Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7481

Richard Pettet urges lawyers to make the most of social networking opportunities

For reasons which remain unclear the Ministry of Justice rushed in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 in such a way that back-up practice directions and forms were coming off the legislative press as the rules came into operation.

Following the recent introduction of the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) in April 2011, this book is a timely publication, intended as a guide for the practitioner through the new rules, including helpful tips and highlighting the differences between the new rules and the old.

The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) has announced the creation of a new operational base in Ireland to benefit its growing mediation marketplace.

The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) has announced the winners of the AWS Awards 2011, celebrating the success of women solicitors in business.

Blandy & Blandy LLP has recruited Jonathan Gater as new joint managing partner succeeding Nick Burrows.

The Law Society has appointed Julia Bateman as head of its international department.

HLE blogger Timothy Pitt-Payne QC presents his policy paper on employment vetting

Referral fees are to be banned in personal injury cases, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced

Gage inquiry accuses Ministry of Defence of “corporate failure”