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Government abolishes default retirement age

Ignoring pleas from employers, the government has confirmed that the default retirement age (DRA) will be consigned to history from October this year.

UK law makes 'wrongdoer judge in its own cause', says Mosley's counsel

Max Mosley's counsel has dismissed claims that his argument in favour of the introduction of a pre-notification requirement in privacy cases was a “seductive oversimplification”...

O'Reilly wins on age but not sex

Former Countryfile presenter Miriam O'Reilly successfully argued at an employment tribunal yesterday that she was a victim of age discrimination by the BBC. However, her...

Commission paves way for prenup law

Prenups protecting assets acquired before marriage could become law under proposals unveiled in a consultation launched by the Law Commission today.

'Employer's charter' to protect firms from claims

The prime minister, David Cameron, is to launch an overhaul of employment law to give employers more protection from claims by workers.

Quality streets

With the launch of the new conveyancing protocol, things can only get better, says Jonathan Smithers

Cold call

Forcing clients to ring a helpline before they can access a solicitor will restrict choice and access to justice, warns Russell Conway

Curb your enthusiasm

With the government hinting at serious IP reform, Jonathan Silverman offers a step-by-step guide to handling inventors