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The rise of non-court dispute resolution in family law is a necessity, not a trend, writes Kate Stovold
Andrew Otchie considers a decision that sits at the centre of the legal afterlife of the Northern Ireland conflict
Nick Smallwood & Paul Hilder find a mixed platter in the Advertising Standards Agency’s first rulings on junk food ads
Professor Graham Zellick KC identifies the constitutional, legal & governance issues arising from Lord Mandelson’s appointment & dismissal as ambassador to the US
A landmark anti‑SLAPP judgment leaves important procedural questions unanswered, say Claudine Morgan, Hannah Gornall & Ellen Roberts
Some employment law controversies are never truly put to bed: they are only sleeping. Ian Smith rings the alarm on the latest cases
What role can NCDR play in resolving LGBT+ family law disputes?
What role can NCDR play in resolving LGBT+ family law disputes?
Charlotte Perry, winner of 4PB's Alan Inglis essay competition 2026, explores the potential of NCDR in LGBTQ+ family law disputes
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
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Firm adds former Simmons Simmons patent head to engineering and tech team
ACTAPS—Sally Goodger
Freeths strengthens its voice in national disputes with ACTAPS committee appointment
NEWS
4PB chambers has announced the 2026 winner of its Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize, now in its third year
Murder could be split into first and second degrees, under Law Commission proposals for a historic overhaul of homicide offences
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s will be difficult to enforce, lawyers have warned
One in two women in law say their current working pattern is unsustainable for their long-term health, according to a report by the Next 100 Years project
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has highlighted a lack of safeguards where people use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with legal problems
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Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire
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As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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