Ocado, the online grocery service, has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal which permits it to proceed with committal proceedings against the solicitor Raymond McKeeve for contempt of court after instructing an IT manager to "burn" an internal messaging system. Background to the Ocado …
Gamestop – The myth (and truth) of the short saga
In the last couple of weeks, the GameStop stock seems to have caused a collective obsession, as we’ve watched events unfold with rapt attention. It’s easy to see why the saga has caused such a stir, but what is the truth behind it all? The GameStop saga explained (simply)... Basically, the …
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Trustpilot review deemed libellous results in law firm successfully winning damages
The general public was sent a stark reminder that dissatisfaction with a service is not justification for libellous statements online when a customer was hit with a £25,000 damages ruling after posting a libellous Trustpilot review that the law firm Summerfield Browne was "another scam …
What are a director’s duties during the insolvency of a company?
By law, when a company becomes insolvent, then the director of that company will have a duty not to the shareholders, but to their creditors. This means that your first priority as a director is now to recoup your creditors' money, as well as acting, to the best of your ability, in a way which does …
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HMRC Loses Out Over Lorraine Kelly IR35 Tax Ruling
The HMRC has been a source of press attention after a recent ruling found that Lorraine Kelly was not required to pay our a £1.2m tax bill due to her employment status as a freelancer for ITV under contracts for service. This does not come as a surprise for many practitioners of contract law, as …
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