THIS ISSUE
“This book provides topical, practical advice which, although aimed at practitioners, could also be used by a lay person wishing to understand the basics of their rights & obligations when receivers have been appointed”
Vote against PM’s deal says nothing about what sort of deal MPs would approve
Food for thought: Jon Robins reports on the current state of foodbanks & the impact of universal credit
Dominic Regan shares his reflections on 2018—one hell of a year for civil litigators
MOVERS & SHAKERS
mfg Solicitors—Tracy Ashby
Birmingham partner returns to private client practice
No5 Barristers’ Chambers—Ian Tullett, Daniel Griffiths & Marc Forrest-Thomas
Set introduces C-suite leadership team to support continued growth
Coodes Solicitors—17 promotions
Firm promotes 17 lawyers, including five new partners, across multiple practice areas
NEWS
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
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