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Redefining justification defences in religious discrimination claims

Last week's religious discrimination ruling marks a turning point for human rights in the employment sphere but further clarification is still needed on the reach of the justification defence, says Darren Newman

The discount rate: seeking to square the circle

The government proposals to set the discount rate in personal injury claims by ?reference to returns from a mixed portfolio does not accord with established ?compensation principles, says Richard Edwards

Were compliance officers really necessary?

Has the SRA created unnecessary problems for itself and solicitors' firms alike with the way ?it has drafted and implemented the Authorisation Rules, asks Matthew Moore

Protecting the public and our reputation

Making will writing a regulated activity will not only protect the public, it will 'restore trust in the solicitor profession, says Gaynor Lanceley

Effective succession planning

Law firm hierarchies are no longer dictated by the 'number of years served, explains Julian Summerhayes. 'If you want your firm to remain buoyant in a competitive market, strategic succession planning is vital

Family business | The government's self-help approach to family justice is misguided

A rising trend in the appearance of litigants in person signals a need for legal resources to be more widely available to the general public. But the government are failing to provide it, Marilyn Stowe argues

OFT attacks complexity of legal complaints process

One third of dissatisfied clients do not understand how to complain

Civil procedure rules for interlocutory appeals

Unless there is a change to the way that interlocutory costs are dealt with, ?Seamus Smyth foresees a return to pre-CPR summary assessment