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18

Apr

2024

Valuable Diamond is Crux of Assets Dispute in Family Court

Jayne Gregg's picture

Written by Jayne Gregg

The division of matrimonial assets is often the cause of protracted legal proceedings, where parties differ on what is due to whom. In a recent Family Court case, the question of whether or not a £2 million diamond formed part of such assets was the...

04

Dec

2020

Criminal record disclosure and police recruitment – Guideline Court Ruling

Emma-Louise Hewitt's picture

Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Is it right that those who apply for appointment as police constables are required to disclose every blemish on their criminal record, no matter how long in the past or minor it may be? In a ruling of importance to every employer, the Court of...

22

Jul

2020

Court acts to protect investment firm clients

Leanne Schneider-Rose's picture

Written by Leanne Schneide...

When banks or other financial institutions get into financial difficulties, the primary concern of judges is to protect the interests of investors. The High Court did exactly that in the case of an investment firm which held many millions in clients...

08

Jul

2020

Court acts fast to save airport logistics group from COVID-19 Insolvency

Leanne Schneider-Rose's picture

Written by Leanne Schneide...

Many companies are struggling to survive amidst the COVID-19 pandemic but, so far as judges are concerned, it is a case of all hands to the pump to save what can be saved. In one case, the High Court paved the way for the proposed rescue of an...

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