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Vital guidance has been issued for members of the public applying for a domestic abuse injunction

A working group into approaches to child arrangements when parents separate has called for ‘radical change’ in its second report, published this week

The impact of COVID-19 on financial provision is likely to be substantial, divorce lawyers say, but classifying it as a Barderevent would require ‘a bold judge’

Kim Beatson & Victoria Brown share a guide to the practical matters relating to child relocation

All appeals to the Family Division must be submitted by email to appeals.familydivision@Justice.gov.uk, the President of the Family Division has directed

The concept of ‘predatory marriage’ may mean little to English lawyers and probate practitioners, but it is a phenomenon that can have serious and permanent testamentary effects, according to James McKean, New Square Chambers, and Shoosmiths solicitors Andrew Bishop and Hollie Richardson

Suzanne Kingston & Janet Bazley explain the practicalities of the expansion of the children arbitration scheme.

James McKean, Andrew Bishop & Hollie Richardson highlight the morality & dangers of predatory marriage & probate

Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, has issued guidance to resolve confusion on child arrangement orders during the COVID-19 pandemic

Family lawyers will need to choose from a ‘smorgasbord’ of IT options when participating in remote hearings, the judiciary has said

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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