Gordon Turner
- Opinion
Compensation culture: blame game
Someone or something is encouraging the ‘blame and complain’ culture.
OpinionBOOK REVIEW: In and Out of Court
Quirky tales, including the time Stuart Duncan cycled up Downing Street to collect champagne bottle signed by the PM.
- Opinion
Big opportunity for small firms
Aspiring solicitors could fulfil their training requirements through a database of practitioners with the necessary specialist disciplines.
- News
Where credit is due
While the online renewals process for practising certificates was confusing and highly stressful for many of us, the SRA deserves credit for the way in which some of its staff handled individual complaints and concerns.
- News
Service provision change rule could lead to employment law uncertainty and costly challenges
Reading the recent article ‘Clarke confirms legal aid tender move’, I wonder whether the potential implications of Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) have been considered by Kenneth Clarke.
- News
Easing the burden on employment tribunals
There seems to be a consensus that our employment tribunals are unable to cope with the rise in claims. Much of the weight could be lifted simply by a tightened approach on compliance with directions.
- News
How to cross the TUPE minefield
The transfer of undertakings minefield should not be allowed to obliterate new business opportunities. Gordon Turner offers guidance how to cross it safely
- News
When duty calls: solicitor Gordon Turner recounts his experience as a juror
When I received my jury summons last December, I thought there had been a mistake. Aren’t lawyers exempt? I protested and tried to get out of it on compassionate – or any – grounds. I had a new business to run, and my staff needed me (although as it turned ...
- News
How to deal with problem employees and avoid tribunals
Employment laws change so frequently that if you tried to keep on top of them, you would probably go out of business. Or die miserably...