Pensions

Articles

6 Jun 2011

At your service

When the ABS era arrives, many law firms will struggle to compete with the flawless customer service offered by the big non-legal brands – but it's not too late to improve standards, says Andrew Morton

4 Apr 2011

Right move

Jonathan Silverman and Jennie Kreser explain how capitalising on intellectual property rights could unlock funds from a client's pension fund

28 Feb 2011

Mind your Ps and Qs

Innocent until you drop your 't'? The courts need formality, says Felix

1 Feb 2011

Supreme Court ruling on domestic violence raises difficult questions for councils

The Supreme Court has widened the term 'domestic violence' in homelessness cases to include psychological abuse.

13 Jan 2011

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.

10 Jan 2011

Cold call

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

15 Nov 2010

In with the new

The new regime for the Patents County Court should improve the process for handling intellectual property disputes – but efficient court management will be vital to its success, says Patrick Wheeler

19 Oct 2010

Gurkhas lose pensions challenge

The British Gurkha Welfare Society has failed in a bid to boost the pensions of Gurkhas who retired before the brigade was based in the UK.