THIS ISSUE
A widow has won her claim for reasonable financial provision, in a landmark Court of Appeal decision on limitation.
The legal sector could suffer a ‘significant’ slowdown in the event of no deal Brexit, the Law Society has warned.
Wedding ceremonies could take place in more unusual locations in future, under law reforms being considered by the Law Commission.
Five Attorneys General from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have stepped up their agreement to cooperate in the fight against cybercrime.
Criminal practitioners have been urged to complete a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) questionnaire on unused material.
The Law Society, along with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Solicitors for the Elderly, is seeking examples of delays to the probate service ahead of a meeting next month with HM Courts and Tribunals (HMCTS).
Laurence Toczek reports on the problems obtaining a conviction for unlawful act manslaughter
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
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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