Restrictive Covenants in Shareholders Agreements approved by Court of Appeal
On the 4th February 2020, the Court of Appeal considered the enforceability of restrictive covenants in shareholders agreements. This was in the case of Guest Services Worldwide Limited v. Shelmerdine 2020 EWCA Civ 85. The Defendant was a consultant i …
Update on the Intestacy Rules – 6th February 2020
When someone dies without a Will, this is known as dying intestate. In these circumstances, the law sets out who is entitled to inherit from the deceased’s estate known as the ‘intestacy rules’. Current Provisions Currently, the law confirms that when …
Are automated email signatures valid in forming a contract?
The answer it seems is: Yes. In the case of Neocleous & Anor v Rees 2019 EWHC 2462 (Cn), the Court considered an automatically generated email footer and whether this constituted as a valid signature. Emails were exchanged between the parties’ resp …
Severing an Adjudicator’s Decision: Construction Industry
Adjudications are a quick method of resolving construction disputes and enabling the parties to move on with a continuing project, or simply put the past behind them and focus upon new projects. They are however occasionally challenged when one of the …
May Day! Changes announced to Bank Holiday in May 2020
The May Day Bank Holiday, traditionally the first Monday in May, will be moved forward four days next year in order to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The May Day Bank Holiday will now be on Friday 8th May 2020. VE Day (Victory in Europe …
It might be cold outside, but the Court of Appeal is freezing…
Freezing Injunctions are the means of preserving assets that are at risk of becoming moved out of reach and dissipated. In the case of Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v Morimoto 11 December 2019 [2019] EWCA Civ 2003, Haddon-Cave LJ provided guidance on …
Can a beneficiary pursue me for refusing to pay their Inheritance?
In short and simple terms – yes. If you are named as executor in a deceased’s Will and you choose to take up such a role, you have certain responsibilities and duties, which are imposed in law. In a recent case David Loveday was appointed executor unde …
Once I inherit my money, that’s it – right?
Not necessarily. The Court of Appeal recently held that £2.2 million paid to Hilary Harrison-Morgan had to be repaid after she inherited it from her late ex-partner and co-habitant’s estate. The late Dr Kahrmaan started a relationship with Hilary Harri …
Veganuary – is being a vegan protected by employment law?
An employment tribunal has ruled that ethical veganism amounts to a philosophical belief and so is protected by law, in particular discrimination legislation. The ruling followed a claim brought by Jordi Casamitjana, who claimed he was unfairly sacked …
AML Money Laundering Changes – 10th January 2020
In a last minute dash, the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2019 were made on 19 December 2019 and came before Parliament the following day. The new Regulations apply from 10 January 2020 in line with the implementation …
