Introduction | Whistle-Blowing What is a whistleblower? A person who informs on a person or organisation who are preceived to be engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity. What does the legislation say is whistleblowing? You are a whistleblower if you are a worker and you report certain types [...]
Accidents at work happen. If you are unfortunate enough to be injured at work there are a few simple rules that you should follow in order to minimise the stress and aggravation that may follow. Firstly, regardless of who is to blame for any accidents at work, you need to seek any necessary medical treatment and [...]
Personal Injury Guide | Can you remember what to do in a road traffic accident? The aftermath of a road traffic accident is hardly the ideal time to try and remember the rules which you should follow after such an event. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate | Originally published on 08 January 2020 So why [...]
For many years MannBenham Advocates has offered free consultations on any subject, to anyone wanting legal guidance. With island businesses facing unprecedented difficulties at a time when they are least able to build up a fighting fund, MannBenham is extending that scheme. The MannBenham Contract Clinic, staffed by our senior commercial Advocates, now offers free contract [...]
I Insolvency Law, Policy & Procedure i Statutory Framework and Substantive Law Insolvency law on the Isle of Man is governed primarily by the following legislation: The Fraudulent Assignments Act 1736 Preferential Payments Act 1908 Preferential Payments and Other Acts (Financial Adjustments) Act 1973 Companies Act 1931-2004 Companies Act 2006 The primary legislation [...]
The Petition of Doleance The procedure on the Isle of Man for challenging or seeking judicial review of an administrative action is by way of a Petition of Doleance. “A petition of doleance is the process by which the High Court exercises its supervisory jurisdiction over the proceedings and decisions of inferior courts, tribunals and other [...]
What are Injunctions Written by Christopher Webb | Head of Dispute Resolution & Senior Advocate | Injunctions was originally published on 21 May 2010 Injunctions can be sought for a number of reasons, from preventing a party from doing an act to ordering that a party’s premises are to be searched. This article will highlight three main [...]
