Family court reporting provisions to extend to all family courts in England and Wales
Following the success of the family court reporting pilot, the Family Procedure Rule Committee has approved a proposal to rollout the reporting pilot nationally, through changes to the Family Procedure Rules and new practice directions. The statutory instrument required to make those changes was signed at the end of December 2024. The effect of this […]
Over 100 expert violence against women and girls organisations issue letter of solidarity
Women’s Aid, alongside 100 other expert violence against women and girls (VAWG) organisations, have issued a letter of solidarity to Jess Phillips MP following an onslaught of misogynistic and far right attacks against the Minister for Safeguarding and VAWG earlier this week. Signatories are horrified by the cynical and dangerous attacks which are clearly intended […]
Government explores financial protections for victims of controlling behaviour
Jessica Brown-Fuller, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Hospitals and Primary Care, has raised concerns about protections for victims of financial coercion and controlling behaviour. Jessica Brown-Fuller asked the Secretary of State for Justice whether the government would assess the potential merits of providing financial protection for victims of (a) financially coercive and (b) other controlling behaviour. […]
ABS fined more than £25,000 for AML failings
A Birmingham law firm has been fined more than the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) stated £25,000 for ‘traditional’ firms for anti-money laundering (AML) failures because of it’s status as an alternative business structure (ABS). Tyndallwoods Solicitors, has been fined £27,813 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for failing to implement proper anti-money laundering (AML) measures […]
Teachers’ pension delays leave divorcing members in limbo
Hundreds of teachers across England are facing significant delays in their divorce proceedings due to backlogs in obtaining pension valuations from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, according to The BBC. These valuations, known as Cash Equivalent Transfer Values (CETVs), are essential for determining how pensions should be divided during financial settlements. Amy Goldsmith, a 43-year-old history, […]
Refuge responds to new proposed offences to tackle intimate image abuse
The Government will create new offences for the taking of intimate images without consent and the installation of equipment with intent to commit these offences – sending a clear message that abusers will face the full force of the law and Refuge “welcome the long-awaited measures”. Responding to the government’s new proposed offences to tackle […]
Influence the future of mental health in the legal sector
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has launched its new “Life in the Law 2025” surveys and invites you to take part. There are two separate surveys: one for individuals in the legal sector, and another for organisations, such as law firms, chambers, and in-house legal departments. The surveys are anonymous and take approximately […]
The good, the bad and the awkward: What clients say about their first impressions of law firms
First impressions are critical, especially for law firms. Clients often approach with high-stakes concerns, looking for more than just expertise – they want empathy, professionalism and reassurance. The Law Firm Marketing Club’s What Clients Want 2024 research posed a key question: “How did you first contact the law firm, and what was your first impression?” Respondents […]
