As of the beginning of next month (April), the cut-off point to get legal aid will be a household income of £32,000 and those between £14,000 and £32,000 will have to undergo a detailed means test.
Rights For Shares Scheme Vetoed By Lords
Earlier this week the House of Lords rejected Government proposals for the so-called “rights for shares” scheme, under which employees would be able to sacrifice certain employment rights for shares in their company.
Live Internet TV In Copyright Row
Earlier this month a judgement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decreed that websites which retransmit live TV over the Internet without permission from broadcasters are in breach of copyright.
Government Triumphs In HS2 High Court Ruling
Last week a judge in the High Court ruled in favour of the Government’s proposed high-speed rail link project between London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds.
Employment Tribunal Rules Streamlined
Last week Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson announced new rules aimed at streamlining the Employment Tribunal process. These changes will make tribunals easier to understand, more efficient and will help weed out weak claims.