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How do DNA databases work?

Sarah White discusses controversial government DNA databases, used in many countries in order to curb crime or exonerate individuals

Knowing MEES, knowing you

Charlotte Ross discusses breaches of competition law by local authorities, energy efficiency regulations for commercial properties as well as leases and assignment

Phone hacking, corruption and remedies

Leveson has made only limited progress in ensuring victims of the press are protected and that they can easily seek redress for wrongdoing when it...

A powerful pound

Short-term currency fluctuations and dissipating domestic policies shouldn't overshadow the case for long-term investment, says Claire Bennsion

Shipping, arbitration and litigation

Different disputes require different methods of dispute resolution when it comes to shipping arbitration, says Steven Gee QC, FCIArb

The end is nigh

Continuing to fight a probate claim when the case appears to have tipped against you is a fool's errand – withdraw while you can

Seesaw staffing: The optimal leverage ratio in law firms

Leverage has an inverted U-shaped relationship with performance in diversified law firms, reveal Amit Karna, Ansgar Richter and Monika Schommer

Trainee hunger games

Wannabe trainees who recognise the legal profession's market change stand in better stead than the ones who do not, explains Laura Clenshaw