United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Albion Water Ltd v. Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig: New Precedents on Section 47A Claims and Exemplary Damages in UK Competition Law

Date: Dec 9, 2010

Albion Water Ltd v. Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig: New Precedents on Section 47A Claims and Exemplary Damages in UK Competition Law Introduction The case of Albion Water Ltd v. Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig ([2010]...

Unlawful Distribution of Capital: Insights from Progress Property Co Ltd v Moorgarth Group Ltd [2010] UKSC 55

Date: Dec 9, 2010

Unlawful Distribution of Capital: Insights from Progress Property Co Ltd v Moorgarth Group Ltd [2010] UKSC 55 Introduction The case of Progress Property Company Ltd v. Moorgarth Group Ltd ([2010]...

Exclusivity of Section 71 in Recovering Social Security Overpayments: Commentary on The Child Poverty Action Group v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2011] 2 WLR 1)

Date: Dec 9, 2010

Exclusivity of Section 71 in Recovering Social Security Overpayments The Child Poverty Action Group v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2011] 2 WLR 1) Introduction The case of The Child...

Prioritization of Employment Tribunal and High Court Proceedings: Insights from Mindimaxnox LLP v. Gover & Anor

Date: Dec 8, 2010

Prioritization of Employment Tribunal and High Court Proceedings: Insights from Mindimaxnox LLP v. Gover & Anor Introduction The case of Mindimaxnox LLP v. Gover & Anor (Rev 1) ([2010] UKEAT...

Taxation of Redundancy Payments: HMRC v. Kenneth Colquhoun Judgment Analysis

Date: Dec 7, 2010

Taxation of Redundancy Payments: HMRC v. Kenneth Colquhoun Judgment Analysis Introduction The case HMRC v. Kenneth Colquhoun ([2011] BTC 1511) deals with the taxation of redundancy payments under UK...

Standardization of Deferment Rates in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Cadogan Square Properties Ltd v. Cadogan [2010] UKUT 427 (LC)

Date: Dec 4, 2010

Standardization of Deferment Rates in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Cadogan Square Properties Ltd v. Cadogan [2010] UKUT 427 (LC) Introduction The case of Cadogan Square Properties Ltd v. Cadogan...

Honest Comment Defence Reinstated: A Comprehensive Analysis of Spiller & Anor v Joseph & Ors

Date: Dec 2, 2010

Honest Comment Defence Reinstated: A Comprehensive Analysis of Spiller & Anor v Joseph & Ors 1. Introduction The case of Spiller & Anor v Joseph & Ors ([2011] 1 All ER 947) represents a significant...

Admissibility of Late Evidence in Tax Tribunals: Insights from Xentric Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 620 (TC))

Date: Dec 2, 2010

Admissibility of Late Evidence in Tax Tribunals: Insights from Xentric Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 620 (TC)) Introduction The case of Xentric Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 620...

Cashback as a Reduction in Consideration for VAT: Everest Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2011] SFTD 217

Date: Dec 2, 2010

Cashback as a Reduction in Consideration for VAT: Everest Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2011] SFTD 217 Introduction Everest Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2011] SFTD 217 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Expense Claims by MPs Outside Parliamentary Privilege: UK Supreme Court Establishes Clear Boundaries

Date: Dec 2, 2010

Expense Claims by MPs Outside Parliamentary Privilege: UK Supreme Court Establishes Clear Boundaries Introduction The case of Chaytor & Ors, R v. (Rev 2) ([2011] AC 684) represents a pivotal moment...

Clarifying National Minimum Wage Obligations for On-Call Workers: South Manchester Abbeyfield Society Ltd v. Hopkins & Anor [2011] IRLR 300

Date: Dec 1, 2010

Clarifying National Minimum Wage Obligations for On-Call Workers: South Manchester Abbeyfield Society Ltd v. Hopkins & Anor [2011] IRLR 300 Introduction The case of South Manchester Abbeyfield...

Independent Assessment of Overpayment Recoverability Affirmed in Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. AM (IS) ([2010] UKUT 428 (AAC))

Date: Nov 30, 2010

Independent Assessment of Overpayment Recoverability Affirmed in Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. AM (IS) ([2010] UKUT 428 (AAC)) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Work and...

Holland v Revenue and Customs & Anor (2010): Defining De Facto Directorship and Director Liability

Date: Nov 25, 2010

Holland v Revenue and Customs & Anor (2010): Defining De Facto Directorship and Director Liability Introduction The case of Holland v Revenue and Customs & Anor ([2010] WLR 2793) presented pivotal...

Credibility Assessment and the Impact of Lies in Article 3 Asylum Claims: MA (Somalia) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Nov 25, 2010

Credibility Assessment and the Impact of Lies in Article 3 Asylum Claims: MA (Somalia) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of MA (Somalia) v. Secretary of State for...

Mandatory Service of Calling-Up Notices in Standard Securities Enforcement: Analysis of Royal Bank of Scotland plc v. Wilson

Date: Nov 25, 2010

Mandatory Service of Calling-Up Notices in Standard Securities Enforcement: Analysis of Royal Bank of Scotland plc v. Wilson Introduction The case of Royal Bank of Scotland plc v. Wilson & Anor...

Fecitt v NHS Manchester: Establishing Causation Standards in Whistleblower Victimisation Cases

Date: Nov 24, 2010

Fecitt & Ors v. NHS Manchester ([2010] UKEAT 0150_10_2311) Establishing Causation Standards in Whistleblower Victimisation Cases Introduction The case of Fecitt & Ors v. NHS Manchester before the...

Clarifying Subsidiary Protection: Insights from HK & Ors (Afghanistan CG) [2010] UKUT 378 (IAC)

Date: Nov 24, 2010

Clarifying Subsidiary Protection: Insights from HK & Ors (Afghanistan CG) [2010] UKUT 378 (IAC) Introduction The case of HK & Ors (Afghanistan CG) [2010] UKUT 378 (IAC) presents a pivotal examination...

Admissibility of Background Allegations in Discrimination Claims: HSBC v Gillespie [2011] ICR 192

Date: Nov 20, 2010

Admissibility of Background Allegations in Discrimination Claims: HSBC v Gillespie [2011] ICR 192 Introduction The case of HSBC Asia Holdings BV & Anor v. Gillespie ([2011] ICR 192) was heard by the...

MU v Secretary of State: Tribunal Upholds Discretion under Long Residence Rule and Section 120 Statements

Date: Nov 19, 2010

MU v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Tribunal Upholds Discretion under Long Residence Rule and Section 120 Statements Introduction The case of MU ('statement of additional grounds'; long...

Non-Compliance with Tribunal Summons: Upper Tribunal's Approach in CB v Suffolk County Council

Date: Nov 19, 2010

Non-Compliance with Tribunal Summons: Upper Tribunal's Approach in CB v Suffolk County Council Introduction The case of CB v. Suffolk County Council ([2010] UKUT 413 (AAC)) addresses the consequences...