Third party IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help businesses manage the Read More
Flexibility has overtaken pay as the top priority for practitioners entering the jobs market, according to new research by legal recruitment consultancy, Realm Recruit. As part of its annual market research conducted in June 2021, Realm Read More
New government legislation has been introduced to protect people’s smart devices from being hacked. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill will give ministers new powers to bring in tougher security standards for device Read More
Resolution’s “Good Divorce Week” embraces a child-focused approach to separation
Resolution will be holding Good Divorce Week next week (29 November – 3 December), where they’ll be aiming to kickstart a national conversation about how parents can embrace a child-focused approach to separation. The week-long programme will Read More
Money laundering costs the British economy around £37 billion each year. And with the legal sector under increasing scrutiny (and SRA site visits happening right now) it’s something firms should be placing front and centre Read More
A consultation from the Payment Systems Regulator could see legislation introduced forcing banks to refund those affected by authorised push payment (APP) fraud. APP fraud is typically perpetrated by criminals impersonating trusted individuals and organisations Read More
The SRA has announced proposals to end the provision of post six-year run-off cover (PSYROC), because the protection is thought to be disproportionately expensive. If effective, this means that the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), which Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation on its approach to financial penalties for law firms and solicitors with the aim of resolving cases more quickly and reducing the need to refer to Read More
Predatory marriages have been the focus of much debate in the press recently, including stories previously reported in Today’s Family Lawyer, as well as calls from campaigners to reform the law, putting an end Read More
Clio, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, has joined the call for the protection of legal aid in England and Wales as part of its continued investment and commitment to increasing access Read More
Sir Andrew McFarlane has released memorandums this week warning family law practitioners over the preparation of witness statements and drafting orders. The president of the Family Division said too many witness statements have been prepared ‘Read More
When it comes to running your own law firm and serving clients, it can feel like the work is never done. For the sake of your wellbeing, though, and that of every member of your Read More
In the judgment of Crowther v Crowther & Ors handed down last week, Mr Justice Peel criticised both parties and their lawyers for a lack of co-operation resulting in “enormous” legal costs. Mr Justice Peel Read More
A study by the Marriage Foundation has revealed that couples who meet on dating apps are six times more likely to get divorced within the first three years of marriage. The survey of 2,027 married adults Read More
A new legal battle between Sir Frederick Barclay and Lady Hiroko Barclay is underway at the High Court over a £100 million divorce payout. Lady Hiroko Barclay is now seeking enforcement of a ruling made in Read More
A charity which deals with domestic abuse victims has suggested that “thousands of people each year” are unable to access support to remove themselves from their situations. Domestic Violence Assist (DV Assist) has reported that Read More
A 10-day High Court hearing is currently underway to decide the final payout of the biggest divorce case in British legal history. Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein is demanding a share of her husband, the ruler Read More
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has re-iterated the government’s desire to make mediation a “default” option when it comes to family proceedings by suggesting that parents would face financial penalties for bringing unnecessary claims to Read More
Following National Fertility Week last week, Fertility Matters at Work is sharing its workplace education and policy programme to raise awareness of fertility issues and their impact in the workplace, supporting organisations in becoming “fertility Read More
The Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has backed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) 2021-2022 business plan and budget, and reiterated the joint key priorities for the Law Society which include anti-money laundering (AML), Read More