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NewsDivorce reform could follow in wake of Owens v Owens
Ministry of Justice says it is already ‘looking closely’ at reforms to the divorce system after the Supreme Court ruled that a 68-year-old woman must remain married to her husband.
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Judicial heavyweights hit out
Two of the country’s most senior judges have entered live political controversies to highlight vulnerable people’s plight within the justice system.
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NewsMagistrates rapped over inappropriate social media posts
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office publishes two notices in relation to serving magistrates.
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NewsCity giant creates new diversity, inclusion and wellbeing role
New hire Julie Thomas charged with attracting and retaining diverse employees.
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NewsAsk the public if they want to Skype the judge - Munby
Departing family courts chief says a 'holistic' view should be taken on court closures.
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NewsReferral fee contract made no claims promises, court rules
Personal injury firm had tried to sue intermediary for £4m breach of an obligation.
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NewsClifford Chance posts lower retention score
Magic circle firms open the autumn retention reporting season.
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NewsComplaints about barristers on the rise
Regulator also reveals efforts to warn of McKenzie friend dangers.
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NewsFirm wins refund judgment after mistakenly paying client £177k
South west practice claimed the difference back after defendant did not repay whole sum.
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NewsBurford profits climb as litigation funding market keeps growing
International financier Burford says it has captured 60% of fast growing market.
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Munby reissues adoption guidance after reading tweet 'with considerable concern'
Family division president says adoption visits should take place outside normal court sitting hours.
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NewsChoice of English court 'bizarre', billion-pound oligarch row told
Representatives for Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov trying to have case thrown out.
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NewsPolice chief explains 'justice by algorithm' tool
Opening evidence session of technology and law commission hears from academics, lawyers and a controversial chief constable.
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NewsCriminal legal aid fragility putting rights at risk - MPs
House of Commons justice select committee says an independent review must be completed by March 2020.
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NewsSolicitor MP charged with perverting course of justice
Peterborough MP set to appear in court next month.
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Firms on notice after record reports of links to dodgy investment schemes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says solicitors cannot afford to be complacent about the risks they face.
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NewsSRA names new non-solicitor chair
Anna Bradley, a former chief executive of the National Consumer Council, succeeds Enid Rowlands in January.
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NewsKit Kat trade mark crumbles, 16 years after initial ruling
Court of Justice of the EU says decision on Kit Kat shape must be reconsidered.
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News'Uneasy feelings are of no consequence' - SC throws out Owens divorce appeal
Widely awaited ruling renews calls for parliament to urgently reform law on irretrievable breakdown.