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Lawyers have expressed dismay at ministers’ decision to delay divorce reforms for six months while it grapples with issues regarding technology, legal, and court procedures.

The Lord Chancellor has announced five appointments to the Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) and the reappointment of one member.

The President of the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published guidance regarding the allocation of cases in Family Court.

Emails to judges that go beyond routine case management conflict with principles of open justice, family law solicitor & NLJ columnist David Burrows writes in NLJ this week.

Is it time for remedies against those who abuse email contact with a judge? David Burrows examines open justice & quasi-evidence

One in four family lawyers is on the verge of quitting due to the pressure of work, according to a report on wellbeing in the profession.

The Nuffield Foundation has announced the publication of a new report, funded by Nuffield and completed by CoramBAAF, which aims to support judges with improving the anonymisation of children in judgments uploaded to the British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII).

The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published information about the Experts Sub-Committee which held its inaugural event hosted by Mr Justice Williams on 25 March 2021.

Profession remains resilient in the face of COVID-19

Gaps in provision remain as Domestic Violence Bill clears final hurdle

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

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NLJ this week: Auditors tighten the disclosure screws

The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations

NLJ this week: Telecoms tenants caught in a legal gap

A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

NLJ this week: Due process holds the line

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

NLJ this week: Credit law’s regulatory reset

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules

NLJ this week: Employment law’s four-point check

The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause

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Family

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

DWF—five appointments

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby