The next webinar from Today’s Media will take place on Wednesday 7th July at 12pm, the third in our series of bitesize webinars in which we discuss content marketing and give you practical takeaways Read More
Leading commercial law firm Lawrence Stephens has expanded its offering to meet growing demand from clients requiring family law expertise. The newly created department will provide advice and services on a full range of family Read More
Family law expert Lisa Shrimpton has joined Cardiff and Barry law firm Robertsons in a Senior Associate Solicitor role. Well known throughout the South Wales area, Lisa is highly regarded amongst her peers and the Read More
Leading consumer law firm Simpson Millar has further solidified its commitment to building a national network of specialists to act on behalf of its clients with another Court of Protection appointment Joining as an Associate Read More
Solicitors’ leaders today welcomed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) draft 2021-2022 business plan and budget, which will focus on anti-money laundering (AML), diversity, inclusion, technology and innovation. Law Society of England and Wales president Read More
Leading divorce and family law firm, Maguire Family Law, has appointed Olivia Barry as its latest Associate Solicitor, as it looks to expand its growing team. Olivia joins Maguire Family Law, having previously worked at Read More
Do you struggle to find the courage and confidence that will help you to effectively lead at your family law firm? If so, a free webinar could help. Starting your own law firm can be Read More
The UK is ordered to pay compensation to a social worker by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Damages have been awarded to a social worker who became aware of criticisms of her conduct Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a consultation on proposed new rules and guidance for alterations to regulatory arrangements. One of the oversight regulator’s core statutory functions is assessing applications from regulatory bodies Read More
From 1st July outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in England and Wales are set to be legalised, meaning that couples will be allowed to get married for the first time at venues such as Read More
The Ministry of Justice today announced that court and tribunal judgments will be available via the National Archives for the first time. The new site will be unveiled next April when the current Ministry of Read More
The Case for Change report published today has called in to question the conduct of private care providers for children. A review led by Josh MacAlister, former schoolteacher and chairman of the government’s review Read More
The Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur introduced the bill which, if successful, would give all terminally ill, mentally competent adults the right to an assisted death. The bill was lodged at Holyrood on 21st June Read More
Families who have fallen foul to predatory marriages have backed calls for changes to the law. The issue was brought up by Leeds North East MP Fabian Hamilton during Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM Read More
• Cafcass’ Domestic Abuse Learning and Improvement plan has been developed in response to the serious findings of the Ministry of Justice’s Expert Panel on Harm in the Family Courts. • It provides key priorities to Read More
Overall summary In May 2021 Cafcass received 4,912 new cases (3.0% or 142 more cases than in May 2020). This is 0.9% or 43 fewer cases than in April 2021. The average daily demand levels in May 2021 was 259 cases per day compared to 251 Read More
The industry leading “Today’s” publications enter a new era as owners Chris Harris and Karen Babington step away from the business. Covering three main areas of private client law, conveyancing, wills and probate and Read More
A recent review of child protection investigations conducted by the head of the government’s review of children’s social care, Josh MacAlister, is due to publish a report this week criticising several aspects of Read More
A private members bill could change the minimum legal age of marriage from 16 to 18 in England and Wales. The bill is to be introduced to Parliament next week by former Home Secretary Said Javid and Read More
The Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of five new members to the Family Procedure Rule Committee and the reappointment of one existing member. The Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) was established under Section 77 of Read More