There are some circumstances where an individual can claim to be the owner of land or property that they have used and/or controlled without the permission of the registered owner. The individual needs to have used or controlled the land or property in the requisite manner, and for a certain period of time. Many people have heard of the term "squatter's rights", which is often used interchangeably with the true term "adverse possession". There is a fine distinction between th

E mployment law and labour rights are, as areas of law, known for their ability to develop and change over relatively short periods of time. They can cover a vast range of matters including: statutory sick pay, national minimum wage, protections from unfair dismissal and protections from unlawful discrimination. The landscape within employment law is set to for a seismic change over the coming years. This will arrive in the form of the Employment Rights Bill ( ‘the Bill’ ). T

Litigation should always be seen as a last resort; it is often viewed as the “nuclear option” and it is very difficult to maintain an amicable relationship after proceedings have started. Litigation is also becoming increasingly costly and time-consuming, leading parties to consider other means of dispute resolution. Recognised by courts, practitioners, and clients alike for its efficiency and flexibility, mediation offers parties an opportunity to achieve mutually acceptable

Assisted dying and the right to die have been at the forefront of debate for decades. There have been many high profile legal cases challenges since the turn of the millennium including: Diane Pretty, Debbie Purdy, Tony Nicklinson and Noel Conway. It is, quite understandably, a highly emotive subject. Most recently, the debate has occurred before Parliament through the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ( ‘the Bill’ ) which was introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP. The Bill

In an ever-increasingly digital world, reducing the chance of data leaks is crucial. As technology is freely available and touches the lives of everyone in society in some manner, anyone can be at risk of being the victim of a data breach. Likewise, this issue can have an impact on countless industries. Since the General Data Protection Regulation ( 'GDPR' ) and the Data Protection Act 2018 ( 'the 2018 Act' ) came into force, courts across the jurisdiction have increasingly b

The issues over rights of audience and the conduct of litigation have been raised regularly over recent years. Most recently, the High...

Artificial intelligence (‘AI’) is increasingly becoming integrated into daily life, so it is important to pause and consider the...

One issue which can cause difficulties for parties to litigation, and indeed the Court, is when a piece of legislation drafted by Parliament is vague or does not cover a certain set of circumstances (whether that is because it was a novel point which has arisen out of unique facts or otherwise). In situations where a piece of legislation leaves a gap, questions arise as to how the Court is able to resolve such disputes and how to resolve the legal conundrum before it. One arg

This post looks at the rights for both tenants and landlords under the proposed new legislation.

What happens if the two Houses of Parliament are unable to agree on the terms of a Bill? This article explains whether it is possible for a party to block a Bill from becoming law.