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Super powers of attorney: the digital miracle?

Making lasting powers of attorney easily available online shouldn't mean we forget that they raise complex issues or result in the lowering of safeguards, writes...

To buy or not to buy?

Debbie King advises companies on due diligence in light of Brexit, the interpretation of the phrase 'close of business', and other recent developments in company...

Developments in clinical negligence

Dr Jock Mackenzie rounds up recent case law, including a decision on whether a claimant was contributorily negligent for failing to draw attention to changes...

No phones in court, please

District Judge Nigel Law reminds solicitors and litigants of the etiquette and the law surrounding telephones and recording in court

Disclosure of confidential information

The recent case of Glenn demonstrates that while privilege and confidentiality may overlap, they are separate concepts, writes Sophia Purkis

Use journey mapping to understand your clients

Plotting each point of a client's interaction with your firm can help you improve the delivery of legal services and deepen key relationships, advises Adrienne...

Landlord and tenant law: Where are we now?

Tessa Shepperson discusses some of the significant changes that have taken place in the private rented sector over the past year, and some that are...

The cat's pyjamas?

Ben Scarfield considers whether the image rights in a real animal can be utilised and harnessed in trade marks systems around the world