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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7289

20 September 2007
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K v K (ancillary relief: management of difficult cases) [2005] EWHC 1070 (Fam), [2005] All ER (D) 439 (May)

The dangers of DIY wills and dying intestate should
not be underestimated, say Penelope Burton and
Julian Washington

THE UGLY FACE OF LITIGATION: HEARING FEES >>
THE NEW MENTAL CAPACITY act >>
FAST TRACK COSTS UP >>

Firms that do probate work should investigate the funding options available, says Nick Sanders

Courts and public agencies have too much control over family life, says Finola Moss

Amendment No 16 to the Consolidated Criminal Practice Direction (Forms for use in appeals to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)) [2007] All ER (D) 50 (Sep)

Lewis v CEX Ltd [2007] All ER (D) 167 (Aug)

Experts should be less wary of judicial condemnation after two surprising hearings, says Peter Gooderham

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—trainee cohort

Birketts—trainee cohort

Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025

Keoghs—four appointments

Keoghs—four appointments

Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner

NEWS
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
Writing in NLJ this week, Thomas Rothwell and Kavish Shah of Falcon Chambers unpack the surprise inclusion of a ban on upwards-only rent reviews in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
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