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
In brief
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Ellisons—Sarah Osborne
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
DWF—Chris Air
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
An engagement ring may symbolise romance, but the courts remain decidedly practical about who keeps it after a split, writes Mark Pawlowski, barrister and professor emeritus of property law at the University of Greenwich, in this week's NLJ
