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A family affair: Family Law Awards 2020

15 September 2020
Issue: 7902 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Family
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The Family Law Awards 2020 have received an overwhelming number of entries―despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis

The Awards, sponsored by LexisNexis, celebrate the successes and outstanding contribution of family law professionals in a range of categories, from Case of the Year to Community Interaction. The shortlist has now been produced, and can be seen at: bit.ly/32zsEzz.

This year’s ceremony, on 25 November, will take place virtually, but there will be opportunities to network and chat. Register your interest and join in the celebrations, at: bit.ly/3c2Y3xs.

Issue: 7902 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Family
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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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