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A procedural morass in the making? David Burrows discusses the urgent need for clarity in domestic abuse proceedings
What rights do gamete donors have in relation to their biological children? Fiona Lyon reports on the latest from the courts
Anthony Gold partner Fiona Lyon examines a recent Family Court case on sperm donors, in this week’s NLJ
How should a left behind parent proceed when their child is wrongfully retained abroad? Mani Singh Basi reports
The Law Commission has proposed reforms to give couples more choice about their wedding ceremonies by focusing regulatory restrictions on the officiant not the location
DNA provider celebrates huge fundraiser for charity partners
In the first of a two-part series, Cris McCurley examines key changes to the treatment of domestic abuse victims & their children within the family justice system
A National Deprivation of Liberty court (DoLs) is due to be launched next week, the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has said
Does the ever-expanding scope of domestic abuse law risk creating confusion & inconsistency in prosecution? Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh investigates
Divorce applications have multiplied since the ‘no fault’ measures came into force on 6 April 2022, under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, HM Courts and Tribunals figures show
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
Ceri Morgan, knowledge counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, analyses the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, which reshapes the law of fiduciary relationships and common law bribery
The boundaries of media access in family law are scrutinised by Nicholas Dobson in NLJ this week
Reflecting on personal experience, Professor Graham Zellick KC, Senior Master of the Bench and former Reader of the Middle Temple, questions the unchecked power of parliamentary privilege
Geoff Dover, managing director at Heirloom Fair Legal, sets out a blueprint for ethical litigation funding in the wake of high-profile law firm collapses
James Grice, head of innovation and AI at Lawfront, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal sector
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