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Joint enterprise: Putting the law right

Celia Marr and Diana Czugler discuss the recent judgment reforming elements of the law on joint enterprise, the latest on disclosure of criminal records, and the revised allocation guidelines

FBI unlocks iPhone as data privacy battle continues

'Principled' mobile giant locked in fight to restore trust, says legal expert

Cloud computing: What firms need to know

Firms can benefit from the cost savings, workplace efficiencies, and security advantages of cloud technology, but cloud providers must have robust compliance and cybersecurity processes in place, advises Neal Suggs

Access to power: Dethroning the Queen Bees of law firms

Patricia Gillette considers how firms can break free of the hive structure by eliminating the problem of 'Queen Bees'

How to secure external investment for your firm

The ability to articulate your business plan, a strong management team, and a strategy to address any weaknesses are crucial when bringing on investors, writes Arlene Adams

Lowering the hurdles to compensation

The Negligence and Damages Bill seeks to reform the law on psychiatric injury and follow Scotland's lead on the level of bereavement damages, writes Ben Pepper

60-second interview: Colin Passmore

The senior partner at Simmons & Simmons discusses the firm's 120-year history and his plans to evolve a business development ethos and continue with diversity efforts

Challenges and opportunities

Now is as exciting a time as any to be a lawyer in the City.