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Plotting an escape
Solicitors Journal

Plotting an escape

Time-barred claimants who brought proceedings against the wrong defendant by mistake may be allowed to pursue their cases, but the circumstances need further clarification, says Paul Stanley NO
Update: employment
Solicitors Journal

Update: employment

Sue Ashtiany reviews cases on age discrimination and default retirement age, upper age limit for applicants, evidential issues, and religious or belief discrimination
In safe hands
Solicitors Journal

In safe hands

Employers that ensure they adhere to health and safety regulations will not only protect their employees but will also improve their productivity and keep insurance premiums down, says Jeremy Brooke
Unreasonable pressure
Solicitors Journal

Unreasonable pressure

The ruling in Carver encourages claimants to settle their claims before unacceptably high costs are incurred, so why did Jackson LJ resist calls not to reverse it, asks Richard Langley
Shifting patterns
Solicitors Journal

Shifting patterns

Lord Justice Jackson's review of costs in civil litigation proceedings promised to deliver recommendations for a fairer, more proportionate access to justice. One year and nearly 600 pages later, Sir Rupert has made a set of inter-dependent proposals turning the principle of full recovery on its head. Fraser Whitehead gives his analysis of the report from the claimants' perspective and Raj Patel and Saqib Khan provide the defendants' view; Richard Barr considers the likely implications for clinical negligence claims, and Rod Dadak looks at the consequences for libel cases
Land of the living
Solicitors Journal

Land of the living

Landowners are constantly looking to improve their businesses and are making the most of the opportunities available, but they are also facing difficulties – not least the implementation of the Marine and Coastal Access Act. Jenny Ramage reports
Use without abuse
Solicitors Journal

Use without abuse

Pre-action disclosure is a helpful tool but only if it is properly deployed, says DJ Julie Exton
Update: licensing
Solicitors Journal

Update: licensing

Roy Light reviews the role and powers of licensing sub-committees, the rights of interested parties and responsible authorities, the meaning of 'public nuisance' and useful resources for practitioners