News – Page 12
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Costs judge concerned by 'exceptionally large' rise in firm's hourly rates
Firm to appeal master's decision which 'raises an important issue for the profession'.
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Family lawyers unite to improve judicial diversity in private FDR hearings
Solicitor spearheading action says few hearings are conducted before a female judge.
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Solicitors could be forced down digital route on LPAs
MoJ and Office of Public Guardian consult on plans for ‘mainly digital service’.
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McFarlane won't rush family court guidance for 'Freedom Day'
Family division president says need for caution will not disappear on 19 July.
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'Unjustifiable': Law Society denounces probate fee hike
It is wrong to increase fees when service is still subject to significant delays, says representative body.
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Let UK rejoin Lugano, European lawyers demand
International Academy of Family Lawyers warns of ‘confusion, delay and increased cost’ if UK is blocked from key legal pact.
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Probate fees to rise as government seeks extra £25m a year
Ministry of Justice says current probate system operating at a loss and subsidised by the taxpayer.
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Police probe suspect drugs tests used in criminal and family cases
In one case, a mother had children removed from her care on the basis of a contested report.
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Probate service hit by ‘second wave’
Solicitors claim figures published by HMCTS do not reflect reality of using the service.
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Newborn care report sparks judicial response
Study by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory finds that urgent hearings involving newborn babies are on the rise.
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Court of Appeal warns against hasty email court orders
All applications should be treated with equal scrutiny and procedural fairness, says judge.
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'Safe space': judge highlights benefit of office returns
Family law conference discusses impact of working from home for junior lawyers.
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Family lawyers expect to work from home post-Covid - survey
Practitioners encouraged to take advantage of opportunity to radically rethink working practices.
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Probate boss banned after accepting £20,000 from 92-year-old client
Employee admitted taking the gift without telling his firm or advising the client to seek independent advice.
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Buckland urged to retain choice for court-assessed legal aid bills
Impartiality and transparency concerns raised in consultation responses.
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'Insane delusions': bitter wills dispute adjourned by court
Brother and sister are contesting the validity of two wills made by their late mother during 'a complex grief reaction'.
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'Apologies to Tolstoy': High Court win for ex-wife in £450m divorce battle
Mrs Justice Knowles says Akhmedov family one of the unhappiest to appear in her courtroom.
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Covid may be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for wills
The Law Commission is rarely noted for leaping to snap conclusions – which is just as well, given the chaos we all know can ensue from hasty law reform. But sometimes its work programme seems especially glacial.
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High Court rejects claim that 'stern' judge was hostile towards LiPs
Judge 'showed signs of impatience’ but 'worked hard to deal fairly with all those who were involved', court finds.
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‘How many more decades?’: Munby lambasts lawyers not complying with PDs
Retired family president returns on Children Act case where costs came to £900,000 for a jurisdiction hearing.