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Is the French political and judicial system in crisis?

The news that the former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, was taken into custody and interrogated for 16 hours has sent shockwaves down the spine of the political and judicial system in France.

The internet is governed by appearance not reality

John Marsden warns of impersonation online as UK law upholds 'I accept' and a click of the mouse as acceptance of contract

Improving the health of the solicitor-expert relationship

Requesting computerised records and providing redactors with a detailed brief are two ways in which solicitors can help medical experts, says Professor Kevin Moore

Pressure cooker: turning down the heat post Jackson

Engagement with external advisers as early as possible is key where there is doubt as to the financial viability of remaining in claimant personal injury work, says David Johnstone

Keywords aren't enough anymore

Celina McGregor discusses the next technological step in organising electronic documents: predictive coding

Need for clarity in section 146 notices

A recent decision highlights the complication of the interaction between section 146 notices and the determination of breach, says Peter Petts

Between a rock and a hard place

Eleanor Kilner considers the implications for solicitors involved with companies sending bogus law firm letters to scare customers

Can't see the wood for the trees

Viv Williams urges firms to consider their position in the market before concluding that City law firm success speaks for the whole profession