News – Page 33
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NewsE-filing scheme held up but HMCTS denies any data security risk
Reforms to systems at Manchester court put on hold due to concerns from users.
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NewsGovernment to 'consider' electronic will proposals
Minister says ‘no assesment’ for potential fraud has been made.
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NewsDivorce ruling 'leaves law in state of flux'
Court of Appeal says judge did not err when he awarded £3.5m to Karen Hart.
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NewsLaw Society cautiously welcomes online probate applications
Chancery Lane warns that new system must not open avenues to fraud.
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NewsDon't reject legal aid application with 'tick-box' letter, judge says
Legal Aid Agency told to determine application in case involving three-month-old without delay.
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NewsCivil partnership fight heads to Supreme Court
Solicitor representing couple says development is a significant achievement.
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NewsI would never sign a power of attorney - retired judge
Denzil Lush, former Court of Protection judge, has accused the MoJ of a misguided ‘crusade’.
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News'Dear Sam': Judge writes to 14-year-old to explain custody ruling
Mr Justice Peter Jackson gave family judgment in a letter read out to teenager’s parents.
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NewsCuts cannot have been intended to leave parents struggling - Charlie Gard judge
Mr Justice Francis says parents struggle to represent themselves, indicating that baby's parents should have had legal aid.
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NewsSolicitor forced to defend himself after key witness U-turns
Case shows importance of keeping clear notes during course of litigation.
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NewsEstranged daughter handed victory in wills dispute
Judgment shows estrangement not ‘fatal’ in challenging wills.
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NewsPublic satisfied with lawyers - but consumer panel still not happy
Satisfaction levels and trust in lawyers rising slightly, while unbundling is failing to take off.
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NewsLaw reform could cause more challenges to wills
Solicitors for the Elderly says it has concerns for older and vulnerable people if Law Commission proposals are implemented.
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NewsJudge warns double-booked lawyers: We will start case without you
Family judge says so-called cross courting is increasingly becoming a problem.
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NewsLaw Commission proposes wide-reaching wills overhaul
Reforms include lower age limits, new tests for mental capacity and possible electronic wills.
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NewsGovernment tight-lipped over 'death tax' resurrection
Profession fears new government could re-introduce controversial fee reform.
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NewsDigital 'statement of truth' to replace oath-swearing
Online process for probate applications is undergoing private tests, HMCTS reveals.
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NewsPublic considers barristers 'too expensive' for family advice, regulator finds
Just one in ten family law clients choose to go directly to a barrister for advice, partly due to a widespread belief that barristers charge more than solicitors.
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NewsLawyers 'overly cautious' anonymising family judgments
Campaign group the Transparency Project issues guidance to help families understand when, why and how their case might be published.
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NewsUnion firm hungry to expand with dietician group ABS
One-stop shop has recorded 27,000 personal injury claims, 11,000 employment claims and drafted 5,294 wills.