marcuscleaver · Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43 Conditional fee agreements can make civil litigation possible for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it but, as we discuss in this episode, extortionate success fees can leave claimants out of pocket while law
marcuscleaver · LA Micro Group Inc v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd. [2024] UKSC 42 What can the law do to enforce an agreement that is not signed and in writing? uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · Secretary of State for DEFRA v Public and Commercial Services Union [2024] UKSC 41 If a union has rights under a contract of employment, should they be able to enforce those rights as a third party? uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · R (Cobalt Data Centre 2) v Commissioners for HMRC) [2024] UKSC 40 In this tax case, an effort to meet a deadline is scrutinised by the Supreme Court. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · Kireeva v Bedzhamov [2024] UKSC 39 Can Russian bankruptcy proceedings force the sale of a property in London. In this episode, the Supreme Court considers the ability of the common law to assist foreign trustees of bankruptcy estates.uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · Fimbank Plc v KCH Shipping Co. Ltd. [2024] UKSC 38 A shipping case offers a chance to think about how strict the courts should be about time bars. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · RMT Union v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive [2024] UKSC 37 How set in stone are collective agreements between unions and businesses? In this case, we look at the effort by one company to rectify one such agreement and change the terms.
marcuscleaver · SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd [2024] UKSC 36 An eight-year trademark dispute over the word ‘sky’ comes to a head in the Supreme Court. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · In the Matter of an Application by JR222 for Judicial Review [2024] UKSC 35 Inquiries are an important way to address issues of public importance. In this case we examine the circumstances where an inquiry can be suspended. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · Oakwood Solicitors Ltd v Menzies [2024] UKSC 34 What is the process for disputing the bill you receive from your solicitor? This case turned on the meaning of when ‘payment’ is actually made by a client. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com