The state of the Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance Market in 2022
For many firms, solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance (PII) is a “set it and forget it”-type of activity. They understand they need coverage, but they’re far from thrilled about the process of scouring providers to find the best deal. That’s especially true when you consider the current professional indemnity insurance market. Surging premiums, an absence of […]
Law firm Taylor Rose rebrands in attempt to “reshape the future” of legal services
AIIC Group rebrand comes at time of significant transformation for the consumer-focused legal services group AIIC Holdings (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose MW, today announces a full rebranding setting itself up as a group of companies with aligned values in an attempt to grow and share infrastructure. The merger […]
First of its kind “one-stop domestic abuse facility” opens its doors
In what comes as a first across the UK and Ireland, the Foyle Family Justice Centre – a one-stop facility for those affected by sexual and domestic abuse – has opened its doors in Londonderry. The model, which is popular in the United States, aims to reduce re-traumatisation by reducing the number of times survivors […]
US abortion bans leads to dilemmas over “medical emergencies”
Women and doctors have questioned what kinds of abortions are allowed after Roe v Wade As many states in America have introduced a partial ban on abortions many questions have risen as to what kinds of abortions are allowed as unclear wording has caused confusion for doctors. After the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Roe […]
Apple introduces iPhone software to help protect domestic abuse victims
As part of its latest operating system update in September – iOS 16 – Apple have introduced a new feature that is set to help victims of domestic abuse regain a sense of privacy. People often share their passwords, location, and other personal data with partners – and not necessarily by choice. Apple’s new feature, […]
How is the role of fathers changing within family law?
In an ever-changing society where tradition and the norm is increasingly thrown to the wind, the law and its application must change – whether by policy or by convention – to reflect this. One area that has undergone immense change is that of parenthood. While inequalities persist, the dominant ideology has shifted away from one […]
Court makes interim reporting restrictions order in recent family proceedings anonymity case
Although the direction of travel is towards greater transparency in family proceedings, the recent judgment of Mr Justice Mostyn in XZ v YZ [2022] EWFC 49 illustrates that an interim reporting restrictions order is still possible. Such an order might be appropriate where the merits of a reporting restrictions order are not clear without the […]
