Supreme Court

Opinion

Will Uber ruling prevent publicans being taken for a ride?

08-Apr-2021 By Phil Dixon, trade adviser

When the Supreme Court finally ruled that Uber drivers were definitely not self-employed, it called into question whether so-called self-employed pub managers working under ‘a percentage of take’ model were also really self-employed.

Opinion

Could Uber’s Supreme Court case put the brakes on pubs, bars and restaurants?

01-Mar-2021 By Julian Cox, employment law specialist at BLM

With a sizeable portion of the hospitality revenue hailing from similar models to those picked up in The Supreme Court’s recent Uber ruling, how might we expect businesses to be impacted by the decision?

Explained: how to claim business interruption insurance

22-Jan-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

While the Supreme Court ruled most business interruption insurance policyholders will have cover for losses due to coronavirus restrictions, which was hailed as a “massive boost”, it doesn’t necessarily mean everyone who had this insurance can be compensated.

Opinion

Insurance ruling prompts ‘rise of PPI type companies' offering claims review

19-Jan-2021 By Steven Swift, Sector Associates

Hospitality insurance specialist Steven Swift of Sector Associates gives his verdict on the Supreme Court’s recent business interruption ruling.

‘Landmark’ business interruption insurance ruling welcomed by hospitality sector

18-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), UKHospitality (UKH) and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) all reacted positively to the Supreme Court’s decision on business interruption cover.

Supreme Court backs policyholders in ‘massive boost’ to lockdown-hit businesses

15-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The Supreme Court has today (15 January) ruled that the ‘vast majority’ of business interruption insurance policyholders will have cover for losses incurred due to national Covid-19 measures.