Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

16 Aug 2016

The dark side of probate research

The BBC's Heir Hunters increased public awareness of the role of probate genealogists, but solicitors should be aware of the risks of working with some of these amateur researchers, warns Carolyn Lord

15 Aug 2016

Queen's Counsel | August 17, 1878

A correspondent of the Times has plunged, apparently a propos de rien, into the thrilling question of "The social rank of Queen's Counsel."

15 Aug 2016

Mental health and the criminal justice system

For those who work at the coalface of the criminal justice system, it is becoming quite clear that more and more people suffering from mental health problems are being prosecuted and brought before the courts for a range of criminal allegations.

15 Aug 2016

The Brexit effect for young lawyers

Kirsty Finlayson discusses how younger members of the profession can benefit from the likely increase in business for firms following the EU referendum

15 Aug 2016

Knowledge is key in disability discrimination law

Karen Jackson discusses the first case of disability discrimination on motor neurone disease in the UK and the barriers faced by employees bringing similar claims

15 Aug 2016

Byron: Illegal working and employers' duties

Paul McAleavey considers employers' competing legal obligations to prevent illegal working while also maintaining the trust and confidence of their employees

15 Aug 2016

The rise of the autonomous car

Following the first fatalities involving driverless vehicles in the US, David Thompson and Dorothy Agnew consider the legal questions raised by this fast-growing technology

15 Aug 2016

Old repairing issues considered anew

Timothy Fancourt QC and Nathaniel Duckworth consider the decision in Edwards v Kumarasamy on the scope of a landlord's repairing obligations

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