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The mismatch between knowledge and attitude

Snéha Khilay explains the importance of recognising default thinking and unconscious bias habits and considers the steps managers can take to be effective leaders and role models

Yes minister, but 'audi alteram partem

The Court of Appeal's guidance on lobbying by MPs is a must read for ministers exercising a quasi-judicial function, says Isabella Tafur

Keep calm and plan ahead

Jonathan Silverman addresses the potential effects of Brexit on IP practitioners and clients

What constitutes a novus actus interveniens?

Roger Cooper considers the question of unreasonable conduct on the part of a claimant so as to break the chain of causation in light of Sparrow v Andre

The private rented sector post-Brexit: Carrying on as usual

Tessa Shepperson discusses how the referendum result will affect landlords and tenants, particularly in terms of changes or delays to new legislation

Young lawyers adding value

Louisa Nye sees first-hand the varied contribution the young Bar makes to the legal sector and justice system, so the perception of it as naïve is misplaced

The War | August 8, 1914

Since we wrote last week on "War and Peace" the catastrophe has fallen. Europe in its madness has determined on general war, and Great Britain, owing to one compelling fact, has become involved.

Public Interest Lawyers' legal aid contract scrapped

Legal aid not designed to fund 'spurious cases' against our 'brave armed forces,' says Lord Chancellor