Supreme Court allows release of Trump’s tax returns to prosecutor February 22, 2021 The US Supreme Court has paved the way for a New York City prosecutor to obtain Donald Trump’s tax returns, in a major setback for the former President. The documents will be subject to grand jury secrecy rules that restrict their public release. The documents form part of a criminal investigation into Trump, who has [...]
Supreme Court rules Uber drivers entitled to workers rights February 19, 2021 The Supreme Court has this morning rejected Uber’s appeal against a ruling that a group of its drivers should be recognised as “workers”. Judges unanimously dismissed the appeal. After nearly five years in the courts, the decision could have profound implications for the so-called gig economy workers. Uber drivers are currently treated as self-employed, meaning [...]
Asda loses first stage of landmark equal pay case at Supreme Court March 26, 2021 Asda has lost the first stage of its appeal in a landmark equal pay case that could cost the supermarket giant millions of pounds. The Supreme Court this morning upheld the findings of a 2016 employment tribunal and a Court of Appeal case in 2019, which ruled that roles of Asda store workers can be [...]
Ministry of Justice set to introduce new law on litigation funding March 4, 2024 The Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is set to introduce a new law to make it easier for the public to secure financial backing when launching claims against big businesses. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) unveiled its plans on Monday that a new law will be introduced to address the issue of litigation [...]
Supreme Court rules care companies do not have to pay sleep-shifts March 19, 2021 The Supreme Court has dismissed appeals this morning to pay hourly for sleep-in shifts, a sigh of relief for care companies and investors but a setback for carers and healthcare staff. The ruling in the Mencap v Tomlinson-Blake case means the time a worker is required to sleep on site does not count towards minimum [...]
English football referees’ v HMRC: Top UK court dismisses £584,000 tax appeal September 16, 2024 The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the football refereeing body regarding the employment status of 60 referees after the body was hit a £584,000 tax bill. HMRC hit Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) with the tax bill after it determined it should have paid taxation and National Insurance payments for the tax [...]
Supreme Court decision in the FCA Test Case on BI insurance – what does this mean for SMEs? April 21, 2021 The Supreme Court decision in the FCA Test Case on BI insurance has been widely publicised as a resounding success for businesses. Recently published data collated by the FCA, however, shows that as of 13 April 2021 only 39% of the 35,438 policyholders whose Covid-19 Business Interruption (BI) insurance claims have now been accepted by [...]
London Excel heads back to court over dispute with insurance giants June 17, 2024 London International Exhibition Centre (Excel) is back in court tomorrow as Allianz and other insurance giants look to overturn a High Court ruling in favour of the venue.
Supreme Court set for long-awaited Uber employment rights judgement February 17, 2021 On Friday the Supreme Court will hand down its judgement as to whether Uber has been successful in its appeal against a ruling recognising its drivers as workers, not independent contractors. The long-running dispute, which has been bouncing through the courts since back in 2016, could have sizeable implications for the future of the gig [...]
Tom Hayes’ lawyer accuses Court of Appeal judge of conflict of interest April 3, 2024 Lawyer Karen Todner has written to the court highlighting Mr Justice Bryan's position on the appeal panel after she discovered he sat one of the previous EURIBOR interlocutory appeals for Christian Bittar.