The European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered an extremely significant decision in the case of Damijan Vnuk v Zavarovalnica Triglav (2014), regarding the iss...
Great Glen Way Challenge
Kevin Thomas and I have arrived in the Highlands of Scotland to walk the Great Glen Way.
This is a 79 mile trail, encompassing just over 6,000 fee...
Accidents Abroad Seminar and Legal Update
The following account of the day is written by Gayle Kinsey who is a solicitor within the accident abroad team.
Personal...
High Court Finds Recruitment Consultancy's Restrictive Covenants To Be Enforceable
Businesses with employees who could potentially be a commercial threat should they leave their employment often make use of restrictive covenants to restrict...
The Legal Obligations of Quad Bikes
Quad bikes, or all terrain vehicles (ATV) are a very useful light machine used by many farmers, growers and gamekeepers who enjoy their versatility and utili...
Accrued Holiday on Termination of Employment
An employment tribunal has held that payments in lieu of untaken statutory holiday on termination of employment must be calculated to reflect normal pay.
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Ragwort - what's the problem?
Farmers, landowners and the general public may be aware of the legal implications under the Weeds Act 1959 and the legal obligation to clear away and prevent...
Farmers can allow caravans and camping on their land for fourteen days without change of use application
My family and I recently stayed on a camp site which was located on agricultural land behind a local public house. We had an arrangement with the public hou...
Farm Vehicles and Mud on the Road - Farmers Must be Aware of the Law
Following a wet summer and difficult harvest we just need to be careful when driving. Of equal importance is the need for the farmers to know the law regard...
Debate-Ed Programme – Progress so Far
The Debate-Ed programme has come to the end of its summer/autumn run and will now be on break until early January. Consequently, this is a good opportunity t...
Animal Cruelty & Lorry Driver Offences
The Government is currently consulting on whether or not to increase the maximum penalty for Animal Crueltyoffences.
Currentl...
Dragons Den – Spotlight on Communities and Charities in Shropshire
I was really pleased last month to be involved with a charity event organised by the Shropshire Providers Consortium (SPC). Five charities met with local bus...
