Legal

For centuries, British justice was only accessible to those with pockets deep enough to pay for it. Reform began slowly in the 1970’s but intriguingly, it took someone completely outside the legal profession to make it work, as Nick Peters reports. (from issue Q2 2009)
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The inability of government draftsmen to clarify a key phrase in employment legislation has caused massive confusion for professionals trying to keep ailing businesses going. Robin Williams reports on how companies are going under and employees losing their jobs as a result. (From issue Q2 2009 )
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The swine flu pandemic is posing big problems for employers. Quite apart from the effects of genuine sickness on business, there are claims that the government’s swine flu hotline and self-certification procedure amount to a ‘skivers charter’ for the unscrupulous. With that self-certification period potentially rising from 7 to 14 days, things can only get worse. Robin Williams looks at what you can do to minimise your exposure.
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When it comes to raising money, options for business people seem to get narrower as the recession bites and banks keep their foot firmly on the money hose. But there are one or two possibilities out there that don’t get a lot of press. Keith Hatchick explains.
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