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One-third of EU SMEs suffer from IP infringement

Three in five firms say that securing their intellectual property rights was a positive step

Thinking beyond the law: Effective business management is key

As the legal sector changes, lawyers must be open to new, business-focused ways of working, says Adrian Denson

UK business and immigration: A rocky road ahead

Businesses and law firms alike will need to include immigration on their agendas over the coming year, advises Rajiv Naik

No change of PACE for search warrants

Vivien Cochrane and Irene McMillan look at search warrants, the police recording of comments following caution, and recent updates to Codes C, D, and H

Ignore red flags at your peril

Following recent case law developments and regulatory guidance, Michelle Garlick and Stella Duncan explain why money laundering ought to be a key risk area for law firms

Coroners' inquests: Defining the inquisition

Despite not being a court of remedy, the inquest can be a valuable tool to provide a form of redress for bereaved families, writes David Regan

Attempting to escape disclosure is a risky business

Jonathan Silverman provides a timely reminder to solicitors of their overriding obligation not to mislead the court

May you claim in interesting times

Sean Jones QC discusses the latest employment tribunal decisions involving civil restraint orders and religious and philosophical beliefs