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Update: police and criminal evidence
Solicitors Journal

Update: police and criminal evidence

Kim Bouwer rounds up the latest cases on privacy, police retention of evidence, powers of search and release of information to a third party
Wink wink, nudge nudge
Solicitors Journal

Wink wink, nudge nudge

“Good name in man and woman's dear, my lord; is the immediate jewel of our souls: who steals my purse, steals trash … but he that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him, and makes me poor indeed,” so says scheming Iago to Othello as he works him on to his doom.
Left hanging
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Left hanging

The long-awaited House of Lords decision on the statutory holiday entitlement of employees on long-term sick leave has left several issues unresolved, says David Green
Breaking a promise
Solicitors Journal

Breaking a promise

Two recent cases have limited the scope for defendants to obtain relief from court orders, with the courts taking a tougher line on compliance, says Mark Lim
Fully enabled
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Fully enabled

Practitioners appearing in the new tribunals should take time to review the nature and purpose of the amended procedural rules, say Keith Wilding and John Marston as they share their tips for effective and successful advocacy
Regime change
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Regime change

Adam Herbert explains how the Finance Act 2008 will affect offshore trustees and their advisers, highlighting key issues and exploring some practical solutions
Tipping the balance
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Tipping the balance

Allowing the police to 'kettle' demonstrators and non-demonstrators alike does not adequately balance the duty to preserve the peace with the rights of the citizen, says Paul Harris