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Caste away

New provisions in the Equality Act give the government the power to outlaw caste discrimination, but its success depends on the outcome of important research, says Louise Fernandes-Owen

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Rod Dadak reviews super injunctions, libel tourism, anonymous blogging and high libel costs

Christian nurse loses crucifix case

Shirley Chaplin, a Christian nurse, has lost her discrimination case at an employment tribunal after she was ordered by her hospital to remove a necklace with a small crucifix for health and safety reasons.

North East: let's be charitable

Despite the recession slowing down the progress of many charities in the North East, as the economy improves the third sector scene is beginning to thrive, providing lawyers with more opportunities to grow this part of their business. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Catholic Care wins gay adoption challenge

Catholic Care, the charity providing adoption services to the Catholic community, has succeeded in a last-ditch attempt at the High Court to escape regulations which could prevent it from excluding gay couples.

Money grows on trees

Investing in forestry presents so many advantages it is little surprise private client lawyers are increasingly called to advise on the issue, says Denise Wilkinson

High Court setback for shared surface scheme

Guide Dogs, the guide dogs training charity, has been granted leave to bring judicial review proceedings against a 'shared surface' scheme proposed by Kensington and Chelsea Council.

Weighed down

Increasingly complex regulation places a heavy burden on charities without achieving the objective of effectiveness, say Jonathan Brinsden and Nicola Evans