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Obesity can constitute a disability, says EU courts

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that obesity can constitute a disability in certain circumstances if it impairs a person’s ability to work.

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Stamp duty changes could save buy to let investors £50m a year

Buy to let investors could save a total of £50m a year because of the stamp duty reforms, if property purchases continue at the current level.

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Large firms may have to reveal how quickly they pay invoices

Large and listed firms may soon have to publish details about their payment practices under proposals being drawn up by the government.

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Builders win damages from client over contract breach

A contractor that was left more than £100,000 out of pocket when a customer cancelled a building project has been awarded damages by the High Court.

Make sure your family business has a succession plan

Handing over a family business to the next generation can prove surprisingly difficult for many people.

Balancing the conflicting interests in right to light

The Law Commission wants to reform the law relating to the right to light, in an effort to balance the legitimate yet often conflicting interests of both developers and property owners

Bus company wins appeal over disability discrimination claim

A bus company has won its appeal against a ruling that it had discriminated against a disabled passenger.

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