A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal, in which some of the UK’s biggest landlords won a two-year battle to overturn the law of payment of rent during administration, will have ramifications for the retail sector, making it harder for retailers and their administrators to avoid paying rent while insolvent.
Property Owners Face Litigation Over Falling Trees
As the dire weather continues over many parts of the UK, with high winds adding to the misery of flooded homes and businesses and the threat of snow on the way, property owners must ensure that trees on their land are made safe or they could be facing substantial compensation claims.
UK Proposes Binding Pre-Nup Law
The Government’s law reform advisers have put forward a proposal for a so-called “pre-nup” law that would allow a couple to set the terms of their divorce before they get married.
Report Stage Of Pensions Bill 2013
Earlier this week, pensions minister Steve Webb published a written ministerial statement saying that the Government will be introducing new measures to require transparency for transaction charges in pension schemes.
Early Conciliation Legislation Published
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Commencement No. 5, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2014 has been published, confirming that the provisions in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 relating to Acas early conciliation for employment claims and the financial penalty regime will both come into force on 6 April 2014.