James T. Giles
The multiple test, also known as the economic reality test, is the name given to a tool used by courts and tribunals in both the US and UK to... Learn more about this topic: Employment Law | Definition, History & Enforcement from ...
The mediation process should be adaptable – but has it become adapted to something which is no longer mediation? This lecture will consider how mediation has evolved, particularly in the UK, and will propose that a recognised mediation profession should be the next stage ...
Business and corporate law concerns the formation, day-to-day running, and dissolution of various types of businesses entities.
Another instance where pregnancy and maternity discrimination might occur is unfair dismissal. Under UK law, employers can still dismiss pregnant employees - but it must be a fair and justified process. And not related to their pregnancy or maternity. For example, an employer could decide to dismi...
Mediation coordinator (also called arbitrator or conciliator) Prothonotary (principal clerk of a court) Webcaster Careers in law firms There are many different types of law firms you can enter:public or private(corporate); big or small; focusing on advising individuals or corporations. Legal aid fi...
a San Francisco-based firm established in 1890 and Halliwells of the UK. Among those who survived, law firm layoffs turned so widespread that trade publications like American Lawyer produced an ongoing “Layoff List” of the law corporations nationwide that minimize jobs. The smallest law companie...
Any form of illegal conduct that violates the laws could impact your bottom line, especially as a small or medium-sized business. You must spend money on legal defense and mediation, which eats into your budget. Reputation Losses Bad publicity can quickly ruin a company’s reputation. For inst...
It could be argued that in some areas of UK law there is already compulsory mediation. Courts have wide-ranging powers to award settlements and cost orders which reflect the approach to mediation, and the more precedent which is seen, then the more prescriptive that can be seen to be. The...
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