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The killing effect

When the risk of being sued dangerously discourages doctors from taking part in medical debate and prevents important research from being carried out, it is...

Comply or die

By embracing new technology, firms will find it easier to meet their compliance burden and avoid the ever-increasing penalties for breaches of data protection, say...

Thames Valley: time to adapt

Firms in the Thames Valley have learnt valuable lessons from the recession, but only those that are willing to adjust their working practices and focus...

Update: wills and probate

Helen Bryant discusses the UK's opt out of the EU's regulation on succession and wills, proprietary estoppel, the position of executors when a will is...

Plotting an escape

Time-barred claimants who brought proceedings against the wrong defendant by mistake may be allowed to pursue their cases, but the circumstances need further clarification, says...

Update: employment

Sue Ashtiany reviews cases on age discrimination and default retirement age, upper age limit for applicants, evidential issues, and religious or belief discrimination

In safe hands

Employers that ensure they adhere to health and safety regulations will not only protect their employees but will also improve their productivity and keep insurance...

Unreasonable pressure

The ruling in Carver encourages claimants to settle their claims before unacceptably high costs are incurred, so why did Jackson LJ resist calls not to...