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03 November 2021
Issue: 7955 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Wills & Probate
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The Probies

Lawyers are urged to polish up their entries for ‘The Probies’, ahead of the 26 November deadline

The Probate Research Awards, now in their fourth year, feature 14 categories from forensic genealogy (heir hunting) to will writing firm, unsung hero, best human interest story and young wills and probate professional.

Criminal barrister and television presenter Rob Rinder will present the 2022 awards at a ceremony next April. Rinder retraced the story of his Holocaust survivor grandfather and other family for an episode of ‘Who do you think you are?’ and a two-part documentary.

Geoffrey Odds, company secretary of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers and Genealogists, said: ‘Over the course of the pandemic to date, probate research has played an extraordinarily important role in supporting councils and the legal profession as a whole.’

See www.probateresearchawards.org.

Issue: 7955 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Wills & Probate
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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