Kamran Qurban, a landlord who let seven bedrooms of a house to families, couples, and single professionals, has been fined £19,000 for disregarding housing rules.
Read moreStay-at-home mothers warned to fight for a share of their spouse’s pension pot
This week, the Pensions Minister Steve Webb advised mothers going through a divorce to demand a share of their partner’s pension in order to avoid a financial struggle during their own retirement.
Read moreThe ‘Mac’ name is caught up in legal dispute with fast food giant
Global food chain McDonald’s has launched a trademark dispute with Supermac’s, a fast food competitor which has applied to register its trademark in the EU.
Read moreLabour party intends to double paid paternity leave to four weeks
Labour’s leader Ed Miliband has pledged that a future government under his leadership would double the amount of paid paternity leave available to new fathers from two to four weeks.
Read moreWarning served regarding use of photos in tenancy disputes
UK letting agents and landlords are being warned that inventory lists compiled using some technologies cannot guarantee state-of-repair proof or protection from tenant disputes.
Read moreUK collective redundancy law likely to be reversed
Following recent developments at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) this week, the UK law on collective redundancies could potentially revert to the previous law that existed before 2013.
Read moreLandlords to face regulations on letting draughty homes
New energy efficiency regulations will require landlords to bring the properties they rent out in England and Wales up to the required standard.
Read moreCar giant sues over logo and design copyright infringements
Aston Martin Lagonda (AML), famed for manufacturing cars used in 11 James Bond films and for serving clients such as the Prince of Wales and actor Rowan Atkinson, is suing some of its suppliers for copying the company’s distinctive designs.
Read moreHealth and safety legislation helping to reduce number of workplace fatalities
Despite widespread criticism of health and safety legislation, statistics clearly show that less people are being killed or injured in workplace accidents than ever before.
Read moreUnique gay “divorce” case sees deceased tycoon’s £6m estate claimed by former partner
In what is thought to be the first lesbian “divorce” case to reach the Court of Appeal, the former partner of a successful property developer is fighting for a larger portion of her £6m fortune.
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