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Witnessing wills: a new era

Practitioners need to exercise caution when dealing with video witnessed wills, says Matthew Duncan

How to virtually destroy your health

Bob Murray warns of the addictive nature of social media and its impact on the immune system

What's wellbeing got to do with ethics?

Wellbeing is the foundation for effective legal practice, as Emma Walker explains

Lockdown 2 begins but 'better prepared' courts stay open

As the nation beds down into its second UK lockdown, the courts are continuing to operate

Corporate crime: Law Commission to consider new offences

New criminal offences could be introduced as part of a government crackdown on corporate economic crime – more than three years after a call for evidence

Major trauma legal-medico group launched

A new national service for individuals affected by major trauma has been launched by a group of leading law firms and medics

Depp 3-week libel trial was 'unacceptable' use of court time

Johnny Depp's three-week High Court libel case against The Sun has prompted criticism at “unnecessary” use of court time

Compliance and upholding the rule of law

It is ok not to comply with a client's instructions, if it otherwise means disregarding your professional duties, says Tracey Calvert