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Liberty calls for public inquiry into Deepcut abuses

Witnesses deserve chance to speak out about their experiences to protect future recruits, says military claims lawyer

Quinn Emanuel files €700m lawsuit against Volkswagen

VW case a litmus test for German capital markets law, says Hamburg managing partner

A balancing act between digitisation and data security

A successful modern law firm needs to adopt digital processes to improve its practices, with those ensuring compliance at its heart, says Doug Hargrove

Lawyers' liability claims: The current outlook

Sarah Clover and Rupert Webber consider trends in claims against solicitors over the past year, particularly the increase in their size and severity

Challenges for start-up firms

Firms without any proven track record must go the extra mile to make a positive impression on insurers, including producing a comprehensive business plan and demonstrating their risk management, writes Steve Holland

Don't let your renewal proposal let you down

The proposal form is an opportunity to showcase your firm's credentials to insurers and establish a good exchange of information, so don't miss out, writes Ryan Senior

Senior in-house lawyers' earnings jump £8K

Preference for basic salaries, not bonuses, drives growth in total pay packages

Brexit: UK citizens injured in Europe could lose legal protections

Claimants could see access to justice harmed further following government proposals