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Pro bono barristers praised despite ‘disappointment’ in wills case
Heather Ilott’s representatives spent seven years working on case with no remuneration.
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NewsSupreme Court rules in favour of animal charities in ‘reasonable provision’ wills dispute
Ruling emphasises principle that appellate courts cannot start again from scratch; Lady Hale calls for clarification of inheritance law.
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NewsMunby sees off royal pretender in six paragraphs
President of the Family Division says he had 'no hesitation’ in concluding that he should strike out the claim.
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Supreme Court to rule on animal charity will row
Court of Appeal ruling said Heather Ilott’s mother did not make reasonable provision in her will.
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NewsMunby: ‘judges should not have to justify themselves’
Family Division president defends importance of an independent judiciary.
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NewsLegal services market shrinks for the first time since financial crisis – report
Turnover declined by 5.2% in 2016, with the bar the hardest hit, according to research by consultancy IRN.
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NewsJudge calls for feedback on adoption orders
Lord Justice McFarlane highlights lack of system for keeping judges informed of the outcome of their decisions.
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NewsGovernment’s probate plans under fire from Tory backbench
Jacob Rees-Mogg MP says government should not introduce ‘stealth taxes’.
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NewsProlific LiP’s case partly struck out to give her a helping hand
High Court judge says claimant should treat his strike-out as a form of legal advice.
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NewsJudge suggests Facebook for tracing parents in adoption cases
Court laments that birth mother was not even aware of adoption application involving her child.
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NewsConsumers ‘happy’ with solicitors’ services but price issue remains, SRA says
Research published by Solicitors Regulation Authority details experiences of vulnerable consumers in family cases.
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NewsDomestic violence evidence requirement removed
Law Society welcomes government decision to remove five-year time limit.
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NewsMoJ confirms hike in probate fees
Charges could rise to up to £20,000 for some estates under widely criticised plans to end flat fees.
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NewsTop legal aid firm rebuked over referral payments
Duncan Lewis agrees to publication of regulatory settlement agreement following SRA investigation.
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NewsCourts bill: domestic violence cross-examination pledge
Use of virtual hearings to be extended.
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NewsTop divorce lawyer Stowe pockets 'over £10m' after selling firm to private equity
Investment will result in up to 30 new offices being opened for divorce law specialist firm.
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NewsCivil partnership couple seek Supreme Court hearing
Court of Appeal dismisses challenge brought by Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan.
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Family judge condemns 2,000-page bundle
Mr Justice Cobb says case preparation was undertaken in a way that was ‘wholly disproportionate’ to the issues.
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NewsGovernment rebuffs latest calls for no-fault divorce
Solicitors have been lobbying for legislation to be modernised as court denies permission to to divorce.
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NewsNottingham to host online divorce pilot
Scheme will allow proceedings for a matrimonial order to be filled in via the web.