The risks of drug trafficking and abuse are increasing but so are the opportunities to combat these ills, says Jan Malinowski of the Pompidou Group at the Council of Europe.

Images of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night are protected by copyright laws. If you take a photo and share it online, you may be violating these laws.

New technology is transforming the way lawyers can manage their documents. Richard Kemp, Founder of Kemp IT Law, discusses his purchase.

Businesses are increasingly using freelancers as flexible resourcing gives them a competitive advantage, says Alison Bond.

Family lawyers now have clear procedural guidance about varying an Order under the EU Maintenance Regulation, says Pennington Manches partner James Stewart.

The failure to utilise fast and accurate speech to text technology means that millions of hours of audio files are left undisclosed at trials every year, says Nigel Cannings, a lone voice in the wilderness on this topic.

How do you opt for the right litigation funder? Chris Smith of Vannin Capital gives some tips.

Law firms are having to become more compliant on a range of issues globally, says Michael Hatchwell of Globalaw.

The challenges of managing a team and contributing to the business in an interim role motivated one general counsel to continue down the path of pursuing alternative working options for another year.

US firms have form when it comes to litigation. Surely it is time for them to flex their muscles in London, says Nick Rowles-Davies, Managing Director of Burford Capital.

Will the proposed changes in company law have the significant impact anticipated, asks Professor Bashar Malkawi?

Law professors from America's leading law schools have taken a united stance against a paper co-authored by SEC Commissioner Daniel Gallagher which accused Harvard University's Shareholder Rights Project of possible SEC violations.

Are multinationals responsible for employment problems which arise outside their employment responsibilities but related to their activities. As McDonald's faces such issues, Reuben Guttman analyses the legal position.

New legislation to tackle corruption is on the cards in the UK, but Corker Binning's Jemma Sherwood-Roberts questions the substance of the proposed bill.

The right technology is key to delivering value for clients, say Stu Gooderham, Client Services Director, LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions.

The English judicial system may be amongst the best in the world but, argues Gordon Dobie of Winston & Strawn, the US legal system has a number of advantages.

The US Chamber of Commerce is on the attack over litigation funding. Chris Smith of Vannin Capital responds.

Cameras in courts are to be encouraged, says Paul Tweed who believes that greater transparency will lead to better justice.

Tort reformers cite a range of cases as frivolous litigation. But, says Reuben Guttman, many of these lawsuits raise fundamental issues.