Today, the Legal Services Board (LSB) published the findings of its review of the Bar Standards Board (BSB) under the ‘Well-led’ standard of the LSB regulatory performance assessment framework. The oversight regulator found concerns about Read More
A busy switchboard is the heart of any thriving legal business. It is the eyes and ears of an operation that keeps communication flowing and carries brand image firmly in its hands. When the pandemic Read More
The Family Court Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) for the quarter January to March 2021 reveal that there has been an increase in both the number of domestic violence remedy order applications and Read More
Law firms have been warned to rethink remote working policies to avoid cyber attacks and data breaches. The ‘Future of Working from Home’ white paper identifies 41% of data breaches are caused by a lost or Read More
HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has launched its 2021 survey to gather feedback about how it communicates and engages with professionals that work in courts and tribunals. The survey, which is open for a month, Read More
Partners, Fiona Turner and Noel Ferry from Weightmans talk about how delays in weddings and divorces due to Covid can potentially impact on the financial settlement if there is a divorce. Attention is currently focussed Read More
A joint report published by Resolution and LawCare has highlighted an overwhelming need for employers to tackle wellbeing issues faced by professionals in the family law industry. The report which surveyed more than 1,200 industry professionals Read More
Access to justice must be the principle consideration when deciding if remote hearings in family courts and the Court of Protection are appropriate, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned in its response Read More