Jeff Lewis elected as new Law Society deputy vice president
The Law Society of England and Wales council has elected Jeff Lewis as its new deputy vice president. Lewis will take office in October 2026, become vice president in 2027 and president of the Law Society in 2028. As deputy district judge on the Northern Circuit since 2001, Lewis gained significant insight into the operations […]
Are applicants still abusing ex parte non-molestation order applications after DS v AC?
Tom Gilchrist from 42BR Barristers examines the legal landscape following DS v AC [2023] EWFC 46, and asks if applicants are still abusing ex parte non-molestation order applications. Non-molestation orders made under section 42 the Family Law Act 1996 are seen as draconian orders, as they can criminalise conduct that is not usually, in of […]
Operational drag: The hidden barrier between law firms and sustainable growth
Damian Reed, head of brand and marketing at QualitySolicitors, explains how firms can use AI as an administration asset to improve margins and enhance reputation, rather than view the technology as a problem to be dealt with. There is a peculiar tension sitting at the heart of many independent law firms right now. Revenue […]