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8 Aug 2016

Progression on prostitution laws must go further

A liberal and progressive parliamentary report on sex workers is heartening, says Nigel Richardson, but the criminal law needs to be clear and consistently enforced

8 Aug 2016

Overcoming adversity in 'the face of uncertainty

By focusing on areas such as team structure and client management, medical negligence firms can prepare for changes in the sector, writes Georgia Briscoe

8 Aug 2016

The mismatch between knowledge and attitude

Snéha Khilay explains the importance of recognising default thinking and unconscious bias habits and considers the steps managers can take to be effective leaders and role models

8 Aug 2016

Yes minister, but 'audi alteram partem

The Court of Appeal's guidance on lobbying by MPs is a must read for ministers exercising a quasi-judicial function, says Isabella Tafur

8 Aug 2016

Keep calm and plan ahead

Jonathan Silverman addresses the potential effects of Brexit on IP practitioners and clients

8 Aug 2016

What constitutes a novus actus interveniens?

Roger Cooper considers the question of unreasonable conduct on the part of a claimant so as to break the chain of causation in light of Sparrow v Andre

8 Aug 2016

The private rented sector post-Brexit: Carrying on as usual

Tessa Shepperson discusses how the referendum result will affect landlords and tenants, particularly in terms of changes or delays to new legislation

8 Aug 2016

Young lawyers adding value

Louisa Nye sees first-hand the varied contribution the young Bar makes to the legal sector and justice system, so the perception of it as naïve is misplaced