Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Employers are liable for â€œstigma lossâ€, Court of Appeal rules

The Court of Appeal has ruled that employers in discrimination cases are liable for the â€œstigma lossâ€ suffered by dismissed employees who fail to find...

SRA rewrites guidance on referrals

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has rewritten its guidance on referral fees to clarify solicitors' duties to their clients and the requirement of independence, ahead of...

No guarantees

Disclaiming a lease is a standard option where tenants become insolvent, but it does not extinguish the rights of third parties such as guarantors or...

Bring your own

New rules on expert witnesses encourage the use of just one witness but it may remain in the client's best interests to call in a...

Rolling credits

Voluntary arrangements allow insolvent firms to continue trading, giving them the opportunity to pay off their debts and remain appealing to outside investors, says Joanne...

Fighting fees

With careful planning, a realistic view of the claim's value and cooperation between the parties, litigants can legitimately reduce their court fees, says DJ Tim...

North West â€“ casualties and survivors

North West firms that have survived the recession are focusing on growth, restructuring and modernisation, but to succeed they know they must adopt a clear...

Update: crime

John Price QC discusses cases involving sentencing powers in relation to firearms offences, misconduct by the trial judge and the proper use of 'facial mapping'...

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