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Virtual possession: electronic data is not tangible property

Without a contractual right, a party holding information for another will not be entitled to exercise a lien, says Mark Lewis

Difficult divide: when public lawyers go private

The decision under challenge and your client's desired result affects whether to bring a public or private claim, and distinguishing the two options is essential, says Sarah Sackman

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

The LSB's arguments about regulation cannot be taken seriously until it admits that it is part of the problem, says Susanna Heley

Go the extra mile and raise your profile

Philanthropy can bring recognition, respect and pride for individuals and your firm as a whole, says Catherine Maxfield

First come, first served?

The CJEU has clarified its approach, under the judgments regulation, to disputes pending elsewhere, says Paul Stanley

Health and safety update

The government's desperation to reform health and safety legislation is putting workers' lives at risk, believes Zahra Nanji

Commercial property update

Magnus Hassett and Nikolas Ireland discuss whether an injunction is still the appropriate remedy for an interference with property rights, and how to advise business tenants in the face of recent landlord successes

Chequered past: more personal injury claims are on track

Sexual abuse reporting is prevalent, so practitioners must take caution when advising on vicarious liability and limitation, and think about how to manage these cases quickly and cost-effectively, says Catarina Sjölin Knight