News – Page 16
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NewsAttempted murder victim’s address ‘inappropriately given’ to perpetrator
The Ministry of Justice’s annual report reveals 16 ‘data incidents’ in the year to March, which potentially impacted nearly 5,500 people.
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NewsRuler of Dubai to pay up to £554m in record London divorce settlement
Total legal bill for litigation between Sheikh Mohammed and Princess Haya is thought to be at least £150m.
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NewsDisgraced former MP loses appeal against publication of ‘abuse’ ruling
Court of Appeal allows the publication of family judgment containing details of 'controlling and coercive behaviour'.
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NewsOxford firm 'will not be cowed' by suspected arson attack
Family First Solicitors said significant damage was caused to the building, but that it continues to trade.
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NewsRaab invites ‘drastic and bold’ ideas to keep family matters out of court
Lord chancellor says as many as half of cases should be settled through ADR or mediation.
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News‘Pressing need’ for guidance on judicial visits in CoP - McFarlane
Family Division president says a practice direction or presidential guidance may be issued on the subject of judicial visits in CoP cases.
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NewsBirmingham partner appointed chair of Resolution West Midlands
Chris Lloyd-Smith will remain an active member of Anthony Collins Solicitors’ life stage planning team.
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NewsAll in the family
President of the Family Division goes the extra mile to set an example in his quest for court transparency.
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NewsMcFarlane issues double warning to family lawyers
Family Division president unimpressed over preparation of witness statements and orders.
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NewsParents could face costs order for clogging up family court
Dominic Raab reportedly drawing up plans to bolster mediation by making it the default in most cases.
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NewsLawyers for princess feared international incident over phone hacking
Payne Hicks Beach partner Ben Parry-Smith said his colleagues knew the allegations were ‘really serious’.
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NewsWellbeing is a two-way street, judge tells 'wildly optimistic' lawyers
Recorder Alexander Chandler says inadequate time estimates are often given for interim applications.
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NewsSolicitor loses latest bid for financial support from parents
Faiz Siddiqui previously lost a claim against Oxford University for missing out on a first.
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NewsCautious welcome for family court transparency review
Proposals for opening up courts to more media coverage divide commentators.
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NewsTransparency to be ‘new norm’ in Family Division - McFarlane
President announces ‘a major shift in culture’ towards openness, including allowing more reporting of hearings.
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NewsProbate experts warn against online wills
Research firm predicts surge in contested probate cases as a result of online wills written during the pandemic.
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News'Claims R Us' portal could transform civil justice, says master of the rolls
Triage service for all-comers would direct claims to the right online location to resolve their dispute.
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NewsCFA costs payable as part of maintenance award, CoA rules
Court agrees success fee in inheritance case can be classed as a debt.
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NewsSRA in new drive to 'sell' unbundling to reluctant solicitors
Pilot will allow firms to share ideas and experiences, amid continued concerns about unmet need.
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NewsMcFarlane reveals mediation voucher scheme success
Family division president says 77% of cases reached whole or partial agreement.