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Wilful neglect or mistreatment?

Healthcare professionals should have little to fear from a new criminal offence if they are already prioritising their patients' needs, says Laura Thompson

Damage control: Defamation Act in force

Stuart Evans and Simon Garner say that a stricter approach will hopefully lead to speedier resolutions

Double trouble: disaster can strike businesses twice

There is no substitute for a well-thought-out recovery plan, which includes insurance for physical damage and for any loss of trade during a period of interruption, says Paul Reed QC

Softly, softly, catchee monkey

Patience, concern and good intentions should underpin dealings with regulators, says John Gould

Outside edge: make software work for your own processes

Firms must understand that to gain advantage, investment and value goes way beyond the purchase price, says Damian Blackburn

Getting a handle on costs management

Time recording and budgeting may be onerous, but practitioners had better get used to it, says Jon Lord

Whose idea is it anyway?

Jonathan TR Silverman discusses what legal protection is available to creators of TV show formats

Clinical negligence update

Dr Jock Mackenzie discusses the latest claims made against medical practitioners