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
Excello Law—Stephen Morrall
Excello welcomes Stephen Morrall to Anglo-German team
Lawfront—Peter Martin-Simon
Lawfront appoints new Chief Executive Officer to steer the business through the next phase of growth
Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions
NEWS
Mr Justice Nicklin’s decision to order costs on an indemnity basis may be a ‘significant win’ but it’s still ‘far from game, set and match’ for Associated Newspapers, a former costs judge has said
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
Can a meticulously maintained spreadsheet turn a couple’s informal financial arrangements into legally enforceable obligations?
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