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'Parochial' Scots defend interrogation of suspects without legal representation

Scots law has been undermined by the Supreme Court's decision to outlaw solicitor-free police interviews, according to first minister Alex Salmond.

Leading family lawyer loses high-profile client

Ayesha Vardag, the family lawyer who acted for German heiress Katrin Radmacher before being replaced by Farrer & Co this summer, has lost a second high-profile client, Solicitors Journal has learned.

Tributes paid to David Burgess

Tributes have been paid to David Burgess, one of the UK's leading immigration solicitors, who was allegedly pushed under a train at King's Cross station earlier this week.

Supreme Court creates new exception to 'without prejudice' rule

The Supreme Court has created a new exception to the rule that statements made in 'without prejudice' negotiations are inadmissible in court.

Untold riches

The Supreme Court's approach to the recognition of prenups in the Radmacher decision should cause concern for practitioners, says Jeremy Abraham

Court out

If you squint your eyes hard enough, you just might be able to find a silver lining in this kaleidoscope of cuts, says mediator Stephen G Anderson

Snafu solutions

Watch out for those mistakes in court, warns Joanne Williams – the so-called Slip Rule isn't as forgiving as you might hope

Beat the boss

Are employers right to say that the scales are unfairly tipped in favour of employees in tribunal claims? Mike Scutt investigates