Financial Services & Tax

Articles

30 Mar 2010

Fair share

The first Court of Appeal decision on tenancy deposit protection has also produced guidance on unfair contract terms, says David Smith

30 Mar 2010

Not easy being green

The rights of landowners and of the public in relation to village green registration can co-exist, the Supreme Court has ruled, but further clarity on the position post-registration is needed, say William Webster and Paul Wilmshurst

25 Mar 2010

Straw promises single publication rule for defamation claims

Justice secretary Jack Straw has promised to introduce a single publication rule for defamation proceedings should Labour be re-elected at the general election.

23 Mar 2010

Team effort

A carefully-managed relationship between solicitor and expert witness is crucial to structure a successful case, says Jeremy Brooke

17 Mar 2010

Catholic Care wins gay adoption challenge

Catholic Care, the charity providing adoption services to the Catholic community, has succeeded in a last-ditch attempt at the High Court to escape regulations which could prevent it from excluding gay couples.

16 Mar 2010

Making amends

Two years after the ruling in Alhamrani, Philip Sinel and Nina Gurney reflect on the lessons learned for trust practitioners and the questions left unanswered

9 Mar 2010

Update: personal tax and trusts

David Bird reviews cases on double tax agreements, establishing non-resident status, HMRC guidance on employee shares and the treatment of business assets

2 Mar 2010

Plain speaking

Holiday insurance providers should ensure they give customers clear information about their policies to avoid regulatory sanctions, says Laura Clarke