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In-house lawyers not covered by professional privilege

Internal communications by in-house lawyers are not protected by professional legal privilege, the European Court of Justice has confirmed.

Update: consumer

Bryan Nott reviews the latest cases on payment protection insurance mis-selling, total charge for credit, pre-action discovery and solicitors' breach of duty

Slipping through the net

The internet has enabled copyright infringement to spiral out of control, but will the Digital Economy Act help tackle the problem? Rob Hines and Clare Arthurs find out

Off the hook

Is the insolvency system suitable for the current economic situation? Adrian Walters explores the key issues

Firm loses legal aid judicial review

A London firm specialising in immigration law this morning lost its judicial review challenge to the LSC's civil contract tender round at the Court of Appeal.

Netting assets

When it comes to litigation against a company in liquidation, just how long is insolvency's arm? Elspeth Talbot Rice QC and Edward Cumming report

Assisted suicide charges prompt fresh demands for legislation

The CPS is awaiting police files on two people arrested over a disabled man's suicide.

Adam Smith Institute attacks Jackson report

A report for the Adam Smith Institute has strongly criticised Lord Justice Jackson's proposed civil justice reforms.