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In what was headline news, the Supreme Court has upheld a tribunal decision that Uber drivers are workers, meaning that they will be entitled to holiday pay, pension contributions...

Uber presented its application to the Supreme Court to appeal the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that its drivers are workers and should have associated rights.

In April 2021 we reported on the SNP's manifesto pledge to trial a four-day working week in Scotland, with no reduction in salary. Whilst no formal Government backed trial has...

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, having received Royal Assent, is set to commence operation around May 2024. A boon for an estimated 2 million workers...

Mr Grange was employed by Abellio London Ltd, initially as a bus driver, then as a worker who monitored and regulated bus services.

Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs), estimated to be worth $250bn by 2030, face significant risks due to their newness and lack of regulation. Key issues include greenwashing, inconsistent carbon accounting methodologies, scrutiny of verifiers, and human rights concerns in offsetting projects. The evolving nature of VCMs will likely lead to litigation as the industry matures.

The Claimant issued a claim for alleged negligent environmental exposure to asbestos, resulting in her mesothelioma diagnosis.

Individuals who raise court actions in Scotland focused on environmental issues such as roads, energy developments and land use are to have any award of legal costs against them capped

The court stated that Mrs Beckett was just within the limits of what constituted a reasonable delay.

Where a spouse obtains a divorce abroad and a financial order settling their finances in an overseas court, it may seem reasonable to assume that this will be the end of the matter.

To date there has been little authority for the interpretation of family trusts.

It has been reported that the Chancellor may postpone the Autumn 2021 Budget until Spring 2022 to allow more time for the economic impact of the pandemic and the end of the furlough scheme to become clear.

HMRC has made a controversial change to its Residence, Domicile and Remittance Basis Manual ("RDRM") regarding collateral in respect of a "relevant debt".

This was the question faced by the Court of Appeal in the divorce case of Hayat Alireza v Hossam Radwan [2017] EWCA Civ1545.

The Institute of Family Law Arbitration (IFLA) launched the Financial Arbitration Scheme in April 2012.

Family mediation provides separating couples with a structured, constructive alternative to court proceedings for resolving arrangements about children, finances, and property. The UK government's Family Mediation Voucher Scheme now offers up to £500 towards mediation costs, making this collaborative approach more accessible for families navigating separation.

We have just released our monthly update podcast, in which we discuss and debate the key recent judgments likely to be of interest to financial institutions.