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High Court on HMRC Disclosure
Today the High Court handed-down its judgement in the case of Good Law Project Ltd v HM Revenue & Customs & Others [2019] EWHC 3125 (Admin) on a preliminary question whether HMRC can disclose details of its assessment of Uber London Ltd’s VAT liabilities. Despite an application for a penal notice, which would prevent onward…
Read ArticleLPHCA Road Show 2019
We are pleased to have attended the annual LPHCA Road Show today. It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new contacts. In particular, Travis Morley Associates wishes to offer our thanks to the Steve, Louise, Alan and Simon in the…
Read ArticleDfT Publishes 2019 Statistics
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has published its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Statistics, England: 2019‘. These statistics cover licensed taxis, private hire vehicles, drivers and operators in England as at 31 March 2019. Such data can offer an invaluable overview of the national, and regional, status of the respective trades.
Read ArticleHigh Court on Email Signatures
Today the High Court handed-down its judgement in the case of Neocleous & Others v Rees [2019] EWHC 2462 (Ch) on whether an automated email signature could be binding for the purposes of section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989. The presence of such an email “footer”, coupled with intent, would,…
Read ArticleCongestion Charge & Exemptions
Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering the High Court decision in R (Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain & Others) v The Mayor of London & Transport for London [2019] EWHC 1997 (Admin). If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter,…
Read ArticleYour Taxi Brief… August 2019
We apologise but, due to our recent office move, ‘Your Taxi Brief’ will not be published this month. It will however be back in early October with coverage of the key legal developments in September 2019. If you have any questions or require advice about events in August 2019, please do not hesitate to contact…
Read ArticleCourt of Appeal on Holiday Pay
Today the Court of Appeal handed-down its judgement in the case of The Harpur Trust v Brazel & Others [2019] EWCA Civ 1402 on the calculation rate of annual leave payments pursuant to the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Read ArticleYour Licensing Law Brief! Autumn 2019
Here is our Autumn 2019 news column for Private Hire News. We hope you, as so many others, enjoy it!
Read ArticleYour Taxi Brief… July 2019
Here is our latest regular news flyer tailored for taxi and private hire interests. You can find within some of the key legal developments in July 2019. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please subscribe to receive the ‘Your Taxi Brief…‘ direct. We hope you, as so many others, enjoy…
Read ArticleHigh Court on Congestion Charge
Today the High Court handed-down its judgement in the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) challenge against the congestion charge in London (R (Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain & Others v The Mayor of London & Transport for London [2019] EWHC 1997 (Admin)). It follows a 2-day hearing, held from 10th – 11th…
Read ArticleTfL New Taxi Age Limits
Today Transport for London has issued ‘Taxi Vehicle Age Limits & Exemptions’ Notice 05/19 covering (a) the mandating of maximum taxi operating ages, (b) changes to taxi vehicle age limits, (c) taxi age limit exemptions, (d) liquid petroleum gas conversions and (e) taxi delicensing scheme. The plans are set to be implemented, starting 1st November…
Read ArticleSupreme Court on Non-Compete(s)
Today the Supreme Court handed-down its judgement in the case of Tillman v Egon Zehnder Ltd [2019] UKSC 32 on the application of non-compete clauses in executive contracts. Whilst the Court of Appeal had earlier overturned a non-compete injunction, it was re-instated by the Supreme Court who decided in favour of the Appellant company. This…
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