Discrimination

Articles

David Oldham on the erosion of the civil justice system

David Oldham has a mission, he says in the notes accompanying the news of his appointment as president of the association of district judges. “It...

The silk route

There is pressure to but few women are applying for silk and more can be done to increase diversity, says Kate Thirlwall QC

Out with the old

The legislation on age discrimination sits uncomfortably alongside today's economic troubles, while the legitimacy of forced retirement remains a vexed question for employers and employees...

Irregular awards

Landlords and tenants feeling the pressure in the economic downturn are more likely to appeal against rent review arbitration awards but the courts have set...

Cracking down on disruption

Premises closure orders are a powerful new weapon for local authorities in the battle against anti-social behaviour, say Kelvin Rutledge and Kuljit Bhogal

Crunchtime

When faced with tenants who cannot pay at a time when rents are set to fall, it may be wiser currently for commercial landlords to...

Coming up trumps

Fraud litigation is a changing landscape that will keep many lawyers busy analysing business processes and negotiating with the authorities, says Andrew Mitchell QC

West Midlands

Mid-weight firms are feeling the strain but are confident a focused and more innovative approach to client relations will get them through the downturn. Jean-Yves...