THIS ISSUE
Potential arguments can be avoided and acrimonious atmospheres dissolved by taking the precaution of making a post-nuptial or pre-nuptial agreement. Should couples choose to take this step, what must their legal adviser bear in mind, what are the necessary actions, and how have the courts treated such agreements?
LawCare, the charity that supports all those working in the legal field and their families, has expanded over the years to meet the need for mental health, addiction and stress-related help. In this week’s NLJ, LawCare CEO Elizabeth Rimmer explains why it’s time to end the stigma that stops people from speaking out when they are struggling.
Some lawyers earn millions. Others struggle to get by on modest incomes. In this week’s NLJ, Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC takes issue with this imbalance of riches.
Law firms are a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rapidly developing world of cryptocurrency is a prime opportunity for lawyers. This week’s NLJ serves up a double helping of articles on the sharp edge of tech development.
Government lawyers should reflect the society they serve, Susanna McGibbon, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary to the Government Legal Department, writes in this week’s NLJ.
The earnings of the legal profession are unfairly distributed: Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC weighs up how lawyers might contribute to the funding of our legal system
Government lawyers must reflect the society they serve: Susanna McGibbon explains how this can be achieved by integrating principles of fairness & inclusion at every stage
Nuptial agreements: Sarah Scriven runs through the key points to consider now, to avoid disputes later
A court may be willing to accept that its supervisory jurisdiction has been excluded by giving effect to an ouster clause: Neil Parpworth examines these limited circumstances
The government’s proposals for reform of the English private rental market are finally here, & it’s bad news for the assured shorthold tenancy: Daniel Bacon considers what this means for the sector
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor
International fraud and asset recovery offering boosted by partner hire
Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet
Private wealth disputes team adds contentious probate specialist
Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg
Firm strengthens investigations and sanctions capabilities with London partner hire
NEWS
Cheshire West, which established an ‘acid test’ for deprivation of liberty safeguards, has been overturned by the Supreme Court
The Chancery Division and other segments of the High Court are to be replaced by a new Business and Property Division (BPD), in a major civil justice shakeup
Law firms that hold client money will need to file annual accountants’ reports and make a declaration, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed this week
Two district judges and a tribunal judge have been sanctioned for delays in delivering judgments and orders
Private equity (PE) investment into UK law firms halved to £250m last year, but deal volume rose, according to research by Acquira Professional Services’ Momentum private equity market tracker
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