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20 May 2026 / Stephen Gold
Issue: 8162 / Categories: Features , Procedure & practice , Civil way
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Civil way: 22 May 2026

Judge jobs; Latest CPR update; Silencing the opposition

HURRY, HURRY

A grand total of 70 jobs as a district judge (DJ) in England—locations to be confirmed—are up for grabs by those with the right qualifications and an even temper who have read the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The Judicial Appointments Commission needs to hear from you by 28 May 2026. A good idea to apply? Retiring president of the Association of His Majesty’s District Judges (ADJ) Sophie Harrison has reported to its recent AGM on the continuation of a variety of digital products and paperless systems which has continued apace: ‘The ADJ has continued to try and ensure that our voice is heard on the systems we will have to operate before the problems are “baked in”.’ Know what you mean. She says that four instead of five first hearing dispute resolution appointments per list has been sanctioned, although my spies tell me some listing officers are still squeezing in five. And for those with cucumber sandwich-loving relatives who prefer a

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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