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Revisiting the redaction of records in children cases

Local authorities should take a different approach 'in relation to disclosing third-party information in 'child abuse cases, says Peter Garsden

How to reduce the risk of claims against you

Think it will never happen to you? Dominic Dennis-Browne explores the common errors that can lead to claims and what you can do to avoid...

Regulatory watch | What effect will information sharing have on the profession?

Regulators are now required to work together, but this raises 'concerns regarding the impact on client confidentiality and 'legal professional privilege, says Susanna Heley

European briefing: the ECJ has acted swiftly without sacrificing legal certainty

Placing a child in secure care is a sensitive subject, but the court has 'dealt with it rightly by considering the child's rights and interests...

Outsourcing research: What to ask when outsourcing library and information services

Gillian Watt on what to consider when outsourcing the firm's library and information services function

Workshop property: what happens when a building breaches a restrictive covenant?

John Coulter explains the remedies available, and the importance 'of keeping your clients informed

Health and safety update: asbestos exposure, RIDDOR, occupational health

Zahra Nanji reviews 'new regulations on 'asbestos exposure, 'the HSE's 'fee for 'intervention' scheme 'and the latest chapter 'in the government's 'war against health 'and...

Upward view: Why law firms need non-executive directors

David von Simson, managing partner at Europa Partners, considers how non-executive directors can bring financial stability to law firms