The Court of Appeal confirms that the courts can compel parties to engage in ADR
The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, holding for the first time that the court can lawfully stay proceedings for, or order, parties to engage in a “non-court-based dispute resolution process”. On November 29th, 2023, the Court of Appeal issued a ruling in the case of Churchill […]
Services should ‘do more’ to stop domestic abuse killings, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner
The vast majority of victims of domestic homicide were in touch with the police, health services and other public agencies before their death, according to research published by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and Manchester Metropolitan University. The four thematic reports published are drawn from a sample of 302 reviews following domestic abuse related deaths between 2012 and […]
Cafcass deactivates prioritisation protocol in Greater Manchester
Cafcass, in collaboration with local partners, has successfully resolved key challenges in the family justice system in Greater Manchester, leading to the deactivation of its prioritisation protocol from 1st December. This change reinstates the standard process for allocating children’s cases, moving away from the Allocation Hub system. Originally implemented in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
47% of law firms fall short on making a positive first impression, research reveals
The Law Firm Marketing Club’s “What Clients Want Research 2023” report, sponsored by Moneypenny, reveals that nearly half (47%) of law firms fail to make a good first impression, suggesting a significant area for improvement. The study surveyed over 600 potential clients of legal services in the UK. A noticeable generational gap is also highlighted, […]
A year in review: Celebrating milestones and impactful stories
As the curtain falls on another eventful year, we pause to appreciate the milestones we’ve achieved and the compelling stories we’ve brought to our readers. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success, and we eagerly anticipate continuing to offer you the most relevant and reliable news. This year has been remarkable for […]
AlphaBiolabs supports vulnerable children and families with its annual ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign
AlphaBiolabs is supporting vulnerable families with its annual 12 Days of Christmas campaign. The business – a provider of legal DNA, drug and alcohol testing services in the UK – is making donations across 12 days in December to 12 Trussell Trust food banks and charitable causes nationwide. All food bank locations – which are […]
6 key reasons why SME law firms should develop a sustainability strategy for 2024
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues become a priority for businesses the world over, sustainability and ESG planning are important considerations for SME law firms. According to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) who identify key areas of ESG risk by market and discipline, there are a number of concerns that SME law firms […]
LSB consults on 2024/25 business plan
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has asked for views on its proposed business plan and budget for the 2024/25 year to ensure it remains focused on “delivering a legal services market that better meets society’s needs.” To achieve this it has outlined a 13.9% increase on last year’s budget of £4.7m, to £5.3m, a real […]
