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Corporate crime: Law Commission to consider new offences

New criminal offences could be introduced as part of a government crackdown on corporate economic crime – more than three years after a call for evidence

Major trauma legal-medico group launched

A new national service for individuals affected by major trauma has been launched by a group of leading law firms and medics

Depp 3-week libel trial was 'unacceptable' use of court time

Johnny Depp's three-week High Court libel case against The Sun has prompted criticism at “unnecessary” use of court time

Compliance and upholding the rule of law

It is ok not to comply with a client's instructions, if it otherwise means disregarding your professional duties, says Tracey Calvert

Alternative Legal Management: learning from covid

Readers can secure free tickets to virtual events in November and December on leadership and technology, talent and change management 

The Brexit effect

The controversial internal market bill is compounding the complexities around how international law will be taught in future, says Dr Jorge Emilio Núñez 

Contesting card payment fees

A key ruling could prove to be a pyrrhic victory for some retailers, as Emily Mitcheson explains 

Litigation crowdfunding: a tool for change

There are growing opportunities for practitioners to engage with collaborative issue-based litigation and funding, says Tom Pritchard