Syed v Wightlink (Guernsey) Ltd [2009] All ER (D) 38 (Jan)
Regarding the reverse burden of proof in is 54A of the Race Relations Act 1976, it is clear from Igen Limited v Wong [2005] IRLR 258, [2004] All ER (D) 152 (May) that, at stage 1 it must be assumed that the respondent is unable to provide an adequate explanation. The respondent’s explanation must be considered at stage 2, after the burden of proof has shifted.
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ
An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear
