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Clinical negligence update

Dr Jock Mackenzie rounds up recent case law, including an unusual claim considering whether there is a duty between a hospital and a patient's extended family

Advising the 'vulnerable client

Elizabeth Eyre sets out some of the compliance considerations for private client lawyers and discusses how the risks can be recognised and, as far as possible, managed

Why are law firms turning to thought leadership marketing?

Firms should be developing individuals who are associated with specialisms to produce the targeted content that today's online marketing demands, explains Ben Hollom

Winning business from a general counsel (for the long term)

Carol Osborne and Chris Emerson discuss the key components in building relationships and securing instructions from a general counsel

Lawyers tell Lords to protect legal professional privilege

Snooper's Charter must enshrine safeguards for lawyer-client communications, says crossbench peer

Government lawyers: Without fear or favour

The Chilcot report and Michael Gove's fall from grace could have lasting implications for British justice, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Lord Thomas: Time has come for a criminal code

UK's top judge bangs the drum for reform of the criminal law

Interim costs award to benefit future claimants

Decision sends 'clear message' that interim payments will be interpreted in the claimant's favour