Having obtained planning permission to convert his property into three self-contained flats in 2006, the landlord decided instead to convert his property into 12 self-contained flats.

Under the new Coalition programme of political reform, a Localism Bill, which is at the heart of the Big Society, will be introduced paving the way for the creation of Community Right to Build,

Over the years since the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 received Royal Assent, we have been constantly asked when Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery will replace the landlord self-help remedy of distress.

Japanese Knotweed is an "invasive non-native plant" originally introduced to the UK as an ornamental plant.

Home Office guidance has made it clear that new remedies for anti-social behaviour cover damage caused by Japanese Knotweed, with the potential for large fines.

The Prime Minister's announcement last night that people should only go to work if "essential" should see various workplaces now close their doors.

The Government's Planning White Paper could present some challenges for holders of long term option and promotion agreements if one of the main proposals is implemented.

Springwell was an investment vehicle for a group of companies owned by the Polemis shipping family.

The suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by banks with the US treasury department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) ...

This case concerned a demand against Kookmin Bank under a number of advance payment bonds issued in connection with a series of ship building contracts.

UMG sent out CDs of music on an unsolicited basis to music critics, DJs and others. Augusto was not one of the recipients, but he obtained the discs from other sources and sold them.

If success is measured by take-up, the Government's Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been a roaring success.

The Government is expected to announce this week further radical reforms to the planning system - reported to be the biggest shake up since World War II.

The key message for anyone with property interests affected by the project is to prepare to take part in the petitioning process once the Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament.

The High Court refused to imply a term that a party had to act reasonably when deciding whether to give agreement.

Holiday pay cases continue to provide challenges for employers, and the employment tribunal decision in Lock v British Gas is no exception.

A "back-to-back" agreement is a contract where two parties enter into an agreement, and then one of those two parties subcontracts some or all of its obligations to a third party...

Members of the Organisation of American States are left to decide how best to implement the principles set out in the report.

When an organisation collects personal data about an individual, that individual has certain expectations about the purposes for which the data will be used.

Welcome to the Autumn edition of our construction and infrastructure publication, Infra.Law.