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Lawyers without frontiers: Colombian fears

British lawyers must continue to support their Colombian counterparts faced with death threats for trying to defend human rights, says Sara Chandler

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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,...

Update: insolvency

David Archer reviews the latest cases and developments on debt relief orders, pre-packs, the Madoff case, late submission of a CVA claim and bankruptcy shields