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10 Nov 2015

Law Centres Network: Asylum process pays lip service to children's best interests

The government's commitment to children's welfare is not reflected in practice according to report

10 Nov 2015

More businesses look to Human Rights Act for protection

Clarification needed on whether British Bill of Rights will allow businesses to rely on human rights arguments in the future, says barrister

10 Nov 2015

Geographical indicators: 
There may be trouble ahead

Proposals to extend the geographical indication system to non-agricultural products could further distort competition, explains Michael Edenborough QC

10 Nov 2015

The full service lawyer

It is rare to find a partner who would recommend private practice to their children

10 Nov 2015

The dangers of dabbling

The growing rise in private prosecutions and ‘have a go’ lawyers puts law firms and clients at risk, explains Tamlyn Edmonds

10 Nov 2015

Pro bono: Where to start?

Charlotte Parkinson advises experienced practitioners and wannabe-lawyers alike where and how to volunteer their free time

10 Nov 2015

Celebrity rights across the pond

Reports of the Paris fashion retailer ElevenParis being ?on the receiving end of a lawsuit jointly filed by five ?of American’s biggest music A-listers – Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Jay Z, ?and Rihanna – has reignited interest in the protection of famous personalities’ global merchandise rights. 

10 Nov 2015

Taming the in-house IT guru

Russell Conway says managing partners must understand the latest advances in technology