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David Burrows considers when costs can be limited or capped in family proceedings appeals
Old rules, modern conflict—time to change approach? Roger Smith doesn’t think so
Was the promise actually delivered? Robert Hargreaves & Lily Johnston explain why employers must act now
*Partner copy* Beyond the cut-off: Interpreting drug & alcohol test results in family proceedings
*Partner copy* Beyond the cut-off: Interpreting drug & alcohol test results in family proceedings
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the role of cut-off levels, and the wider range of factors that must be considered when interpreting results for family court proceedings
Chris Bryden and Josh Stamp-Simon assess the potential inheritance rights of those in throuples, poly quads and other polyamorous relationships
Post the N1; CPR PD 195th update; Standard family orders change; Old admission withdrawals; Credit hire impecuniosity.
Rachel Fisher explores how globalisation is reshaping family law
Jennifer Fox explains Rule 7A, a powerful rule change with big consequences for fraud and asset tracing
Behind the polished exterior, many lawyers are running on empty: Annmarie Carvalho weighs up the emotional cost of legal practice
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Ward Hadaway—Nicola Williams
Specialist tax expertise expands with partner appointment
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Howard Kennedy—Caroline Urban
Firm strengthens corporate and capital raising specialism with partner hire
Payne Hicks Beach—Lucas Moore
Commercial disputes partner succeeds Robert Brodrick as chair of management board
NEWS
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
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Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires
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Declarations of trust signed shortly before an entrepreneur’s death were ‘sham’, the High Court has held in a decision with implications for solicitors and independent administrators
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The Senior Salaries Review Board has recommended a pay rise for judges while expressing concern about the quality of applicants, and judicial morale and physical safety
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