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Update: IP/IT
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Update: IP/IT

Susan Singleton reviews cases on what is protected by copyright and liability of internet service providers
Advising a prospective company director
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Advising a prospective company director

Practitioners should ensure prospective directors know their duties – and highlight the consequences of failing to meet them, say Jonathan Silverman and John Abbott
Louder than words
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Louder than words

The Supreme Court's decision in Autoclenz means companies cannot simply rely on a written contract to determine employment status, says Snigdha Nag
Rocky road
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Rocky road

A recent ruling in favour of an injured cyclist should prompt highways authorities to review and amend their systems for inspecting and repairing road surfaces, says Nigel Poole
Family guys
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Family guys

New fathers would benefit from extended leave under proposals that would also enable mothers to return to work earlier, but will new laws be an administrative nightmare for employers? Jane Wheeler reports
Off the wall
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Off the wall

As it ruled that plaster formed part of the walls – and therefore of the structure - of a demised property, the Court of Appeal has provided a clear answer as to the extent of landlords' repair liabilities, say Peter Barrett and Julian Sidoli del Ceno