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Consultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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Permission granted over private hearing to seal Prince Philip’s will
High Court rules that newspaper may challenge Family Division president’s decision.
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Solicitor exploited elderly client to arrange under-value sale
London law firm owner struck off the roll after also being named as client’s sole beneficiary.
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Second government cash boost for family mediation
Ministry of Justice announces further £1.2m of vouchers to keep family disputes away from court.
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Balancing transparency and confidentiality ‘really difficult’ – McFarlane
Family Division chief Sir Andrew McFarlane tells MPs ‘there must be a way of allowing openness … yet maintain the anonymity of the individuals involved’.
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Video-witnessed wills extended until 2024
Law Society says temporary measure has been useful option for solicitors during pandemic.
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Attempted 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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Ruler 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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Disgraced 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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Oxford 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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Solicitor used estate money to clear overdraft while client was in prison
Practitioner failed to secure monies intended for vulnerable client from his dead mother’s estate.
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Raab 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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‘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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Solicitor grossly inflated his hours to ‘avoid adverse scrutiny’
Probate work which required 15 hours was put down by solicitor as taking more than 500.
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Birmingham 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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All 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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McFarlane issues double warning to family lawyers
Family Division president unimpressed over preparation of witness statements and orders.
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Parents 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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Lawyers for princess feared international incident over phone hacking
Payne Hicks Beach partner Ben Parry-Smith said his colleagues knew the allegations were ‘really serious’.