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The preliminary ruling given by the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") earlier this month in relation to broadcasting rights has enabled pub landlady Karen Murphy to move one step further in her battle against the Premier League.

In a troubled economic climate resulting in a boost in debt recovery, the recent English case of Ferguson v British Gas Trading Limited [2009] EWCA Civ 46 provides a warning to those involved in debt collection.

The Court of Appeal in England has overturned the recent Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decision in relation to adjudicator's fees.

Where there are two possible ways to interpret a contract, the court is entitled to prefer the interpretation which is consistent with business common sense.

In recent years, there have been repeated calls for the creation of a new free-standing Supreme Court which separates the highest appeal court from the House of Lords, which is currently the last possible avenue for appeal in the UK for many court cases.

The Inner House recently considered damages for wrongful interdict after interim interdict was granted based on deeds which were retrospectively amended.

Litigation can be expensive. Many litigants are increasingly turning to legal expenses insurance to fund their legal costs.

Today the ECJ issued a landmark ruling in a case brought by the Belgian consumer group, Association Belge des Consommateurs Test - Achats ASBL and others against the Belgian Government.

National House Building Council (NHBC) v John Penman and Elizabeth Penman [2014] CSOH 120 considered whether the owners of JAD Homes Ltd (JAD) were liable for payment to the NHBC for costs incurred carrying out remedial works to defective properties and for compensation payable to the proprietors for the delay

The Court of Appeal at the Court of Session recently required to consider in the case of "William Mitchell v Hiscox Underwriting Limited and Another" whether an insurance policy could be avoided where an insured declared that he had a no claims bonus which did not, in fact, exist and where that information only affected the premium, not the decision to enter into the contract.

In the case of Wellesley Partners v Withers LLP [2015], M Wellesley Partners LLP instructed solicitors firm, Withers LLP, to draft a limited liability partnership agreement to allow the admission of a number of new partners in a bid to boost their capital

Santander (as successors to the rights and claims of Girobank) raised a court action for breach of contract against Allied Surveyors Scotland Plc on 20 November 2008 in relation to losses suffered following an allegedly negligent valuation carried out by Allied.

Earlier this week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook and Samsung's CEO Choi Gee–Sung met in San Francisco to explore ways to settle their differences.

Many people will be familiar with the mistake of sending an email to the wrong recipient, but today, Surrey County Council is faced with the financial consequences of making the mistake of emailing sensitive personal data.

With the recent launch of the new iPhone 5, all eyes are on Apple. The company is well known not only for its technological advances, but also for frequent controversies over patent rights.

Technip, a leading worldwide engineering and construction company, has agreed to pay $338 million to avoid US prosecution and settle civil claims in relation to charges for conspiracy and violation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 ("FCPA").

We have an undeniable insatiable appetite for content in almost any media. The internet has been a primary player and driver in our attempt to quench our thirst.

In pursuance of its duty to promote good practice under the Data Protection Act (DPA), the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published a new Code which contains numerous "do’s and don’ts" for the processing of personal data gathered online.