Law Society asks government to clarify rules regarding use of AI in legal sector
The Law Society of England Wales has asked the government to clarify how AI can be used in legal services while upholding professional standards and public trust. Writing in response to a call for evidence from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in relation to its proposed AI Growth Lab, The Law Society […]
FMC hosts week of free webinars for Family Mediation Week 2026
The Family Mediation Council (FMC) is inviting family law professionals to take part in a series of free one-hour webinars during Family Mediation Week 2026, which will take place from 26-30 January. The annual awareness week, organised by the FMC, showcases how family mediation can support the work of solicitors, social workers, teachers and a […]
Senior appointments expand family teams for Jackson Lees and Harrogate Family Law
Jennifer Carr has joined the private family team at Jackson Lees as senior associate, while Harrogate Family Law has welcomed senior family lawyer Charlotte Davies to its team. Carr (main picture), who has more than 15 years’ experience as a solicitor across Merseyside and Cheshire, joins Jackson Lees from the Liverpool office of MSB Solicitors. […]
Families facing custody battles will benefit from £20m government legal fund
The government has pledged nearly £20 million in legal support for people facing debt, house repossession and custody battles, which will be delivered over the next three years. The grant, which will run from October 2026 to March 2029, will improve access to social welfare and family legal support for those who need help. “It […]