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4 Jul 2016

Embracing predictive 'coding for e-disclosure

Gavin Foggo and Shella Khan discuss two recent cases in which the High Court has stood firm on the use of this technology, and advise on how it can be implemented by firms

4 Jul 2016

Going to extremes

If proposed counter-extremism measures are too liberally applied, they will fundamentally undermine the very freedoms that the government hopes to protect, writes Charles Streeten

4 Jul 2016

Cybercrime: Should we let it stop the use of technology?

Cybercrime is just like any other risk: it needs to be identified, managed, and mitigated to stop it from having a negative impact on the future of the firm, writes Brian Rogers

4 Jul 2016

A claimant 'solicitor's perspective 'on fundamental dishonesty

Following the recent appeal in Nesham, defendant insurers will have to think again before making allegations of fundamental dishonesty against claimants, writes Ghazala Bashey

4 Jul 2016

Crown censure is not enough to prevent MoD failings

As long as it enjoys Crown immunity, the ministry has no reason to learn its lessons and will continue to take a cavalier attitude to health and safety, argues Clare Stevens

4 Jul 2016

A new ERRA of realism in workplace claims

Steven Conway examines the recent decision in Cruz v Chief Constable of Lancashire, which represents the end for strict liability and the start of a new age for workplace claims

4 Jul 2016

Timely delivery for regeneration projects

Mark Bassett considers some of the legal issues and challenges that local authorities can face as they attempt to regenerate their localities, taking lessons from the well-documented Winchester scheme

4 Jul 2016

EMI Group: 'An unwelcome decision

Claudia Orpin and Charlotte Ross consider the impact of the EMI Group case on assignment to a guarantor and discuss two unopposed lease renewal cases