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A lengthy consultation about the digitisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney has drawn to a close. Will paper based LPAs be abandoned?

The right to be forgotten is an important tool which can be used to protect your reputation, and your private or family life. How does this interact and compete with the right to freedom of expression?

The number of social media users on the planet is huge, and it's growing. Every social media user is a publisher under the law and untrue statements are inevitably published, but what can you do?

Digital assets are an important part of your estate - how are you going to ensure yours can be accessed after you have died?

The Court of Appeal's decision about right to privacy has potentially weakened claims arising out of overlooking. Developers of new property are heartened by the decision but further privacy cases will arise.

A recent libel damages award against Tommy Robinson has lawyers wondering whether compensation for defamation claims is on the increase.

Are you at risk of being sued for libel or breach of privacy, as a result of your social media posts? A new campaign encourages consideration of these issues.

Clarification from the Court of Appeal concerning the start date of commercial leases welcomed by lawyers.

Trustpilot is refusing to comply with a court order to remove a libellous review from its site - what are the implications of this for businesses trying to deal with untrue and malicious reviews?

A Judge confirms that individuals can expect their private correspondence to be protected. This will apply to letters, emails, texts and all other forms of written communication.

A recent decision in the High Court made it clear that in libel cases, the level of damages can be reduced because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Digital assets can be both financially valuable, and of great sentimental value. How can you ensure everything is accessible to your loved ones, after you die?