United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Clarifying VAT Treatment of Separate Supplies and Abusive Practices: The Lower Mill Estate v HMRC Decision

Date: Dec 23, 2010

Clarifying VAT Treatment of Separate Supplies and Abusive Practices: The Lower Mill Estate v HMRC Decision Introduction The case of Lower Mill Estate Limited (LME) v. HMRC ([2010] UKUT B25 (TCC))...

Clarifying Appeal Jurisdiction and Issue Estoppel in Housing Benefit Cases: LS v. London Borough of Lambeth ([2011] AACR 27)

Date: Dec 23, 2010

Clarifying Appeal Jurisdiction and Issue Estoppel in Housing Benefit Cases: LS v. London Borough of Lambeth ([2011] AACR 27) Introduction LS v. London Borough of Lambeth ([2011] AACR 27) is a...

Tax Implications of TUPE Transfers: Insights from Kuehne & Nagel Drinks Logistics Ltd v. Revenue and Customs

Date: Dec 22, 2010

Tax Implications of TUPE Transfers: Insights from Kuehne & Nagel Drinks Logistics Ltd v. Revenue and Customs Introduction The case of Kuehne & Nagel Drinks Logistics Ltd v. Revenue and Customs...

Remission of Anti-Dumping Duties Under Fraudulent Certificates of Origin: Comprehensive Analysis of FMX Food Merchants v HM Revenue & Customs

Date: Dec 22, 2010

Remission of Anti-Dumping Duties Under Fraudulent Certificates of Origin: Comprehensive Analysis of FMX Food Merchants v HM Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of FMX Food Merchants Import Export...

Conditional Discharge and Deprivation of Liberty: Insights from Secretary of State for Justice v. RB ([2011] MHLR 37)

Date: Dec 21, 2010

Conditional Discharge and Deprivation of Liberty: Insights from Secretary of State for Justice v. RB ([2011] MHLR 37) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Justice v. RB ([2011] MHLR 37) is...

Conteh v. Parking Partners Ltd: Employer Liability for Racial Harassment

Date: Dec 18, 2010

Conteh v. Parking Partners Ltd: Employer Liability for Racial Harassment Introduction Conteh v. Parking Partners Ltd ([2011] ICR 341) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment...

Interpretation of Section 14(5) Finance Act 1994 in Seizure Restoration: Clear Plc v. The Director of Border Revenue [2011] UKFTT 11 (TC)

Date: Dec 17, 2010

Interpretation of Section 14(5) Finance Act 1994 in Seizure Restoration: Clear Plc v. The Director of Border Revenue [2011] UKFTT 11 (TC) Introduction The case of Clear Plc v. The Director of Border...

Royal Bank of Scotland v. Ashton: Clarifying Reasonable Adjustments and Comparator Requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Date: Dec 17, 2010

Royal Bank of Scotland v. Ashton: Clarifying Reasonable Adjustments and Comparator Requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction Royal Bank of Scotland v. Ashton ([2011] ICR...

Revenue and Customs v. DCC Holdings (UK) Ltd [2010]: Establishing Symmetrical Accounting Treatment for Deemed Manufactured Interest

Date: Dec 16, 2010

Revenue and Customs v. DCC Holdings (UK) Ltd [2010]: Establishing Symmetrical Accounting Treatment for Deemed Manufactured Interest 1. Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. DCC Holdings...

PARS Technology Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing New Precedents in VAT Fraud Enforcement

Date: Dec 16, 2010

PARS Technology Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing New Precedents in VAT Fraud Enforcement 1. Introduction The case of PARS Technology Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2011] UKFTT 9 (TC)), adjudicated...

Enhancing Parental Participation: Supreme Court Ruling in Principal Reporter v. K & Ors

Date: Dec 16, 2010

Enhancing Parental Participation: Supreme Court Ruling in Principal Reporter v. K & Ors Introduction Principal Reporter v. K & Ors (Scotland) (2011 Fam LR 2) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court Establishes Boundaries for Costs Officers in Ensuring Compliance with Aarhus Convention Principles on Cost Assessments

Date: Dec 16, 2010

Supreme Court Establishes Boundaries for Costs Officers in Ensuring Compliance with Aarhus Convention Principles on Cost Assessments Introduction The case of Edwards & Anor v. Environment Agency &...

Paponette & Ors v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago: Upholding Substantive Legitimate Expectations in Public Administration

Date: Dec 14, 2010

Paponette & Ors v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago: Upholding Substantive Legitimate Expectations in Public Administration 1. Introduction Paponette & Ors v. Attorney General of Trinidad and...

La Mancha Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Clarifying Reasonable Excuse in Late Employers Annual Returns

Date: Dec 11, 2010

La Mancha Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Clarifying Reasonable Excuse in Late Employers Annual Returns Introduction The case of La Mancha Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 638 (TC)) presents a...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Interpretation of Section 20B in Service Charge Limitations

Date: Dec 11, 2010

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Interpretation of Section 20B in Service Charge Limitations Introduction The case of Holding & Management (Solitaire) Ltd v. Sherwin ([2011] 9 EG 166) addresses significant...

Defining 'Presence and Supervision' in DLA Section 73(3): Upper Tribunal's Interpretation in JH v. Secretary of State for WSP (DLA)

Date: Dec 11, 2010

Defining 'Presence and Supervision' in DLA Section 73(3): Upper Tribunal's Interpretation in JH v. Secretary of State for WSP (DLA) Introduction The case JH v. Secretary of State for Work and...

Application of Pre-2009 VAT Tribunal Costs Rules in Ongoing Proceedings: Hawkeye Communications Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Dec 11, 2010

Application of Pre-2009 VAT Tribunal Costs Rules in Ongoing Proceedings: Hawkeye Communications Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Hawkeye Communications Ltd v. Revenue & Customs...

Distinguishing Victimisation from Mental Health-Related Dismissals: Insights from Martin v. Devonshires Solicitors

Date: Dec 10, 2010

Distinguishing Victimisation from Mental Health-Related Dismissals: Insights from Martin v. Devonshires Solicitors Introduction Martin v. Devonshires Solicitors ([2010] UKEAT 0086_10_0812) is a...

Pervez v. Macquarie Bank Ltd: Expanding Jurisdiction of UK Employment Tribunals Over Overseas Employers

Date: Dec 9, 2010

Pervez v. Macquarie Bank Ltd: Expanding Jurisdiction of UK Employment Tribunals Over Overseas Employers Introduction Pervez v. Macquarie Bank Ltd (London Branch) & Anor ([2010] UKEAT 0246_10_0812) is...

Misconduct in Employment Tribunal Proceedings: Insights from Yerrakalva v. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Date: Dec 9, 2010

Misconduct in Employment Tribunal Proceedings: Insights from Yerrakalva v. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Introduction The case of Yerrakalva v. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & Anor...