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Having gained a degree in Multimedia Computing, Jen fell into a content role after successfully applying for a job at Cheshire Police. During her 6-year service, she took on the role as personal Press Officer under the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and worked in the busy press office for the force.
Jen has experience in the marketing and communication sphere, which stems from her time in the public sector, private care sector and now here at the Practical Vision Network, where she can utilise her skills and challenge herself further.
We are delighted to announce that Today’s Family Lawyer publication are sponsoring the Family Law Category at the upcoming National Paralegal Awards 2020. The deadline for nominations is fast approaching, and people are being urged
This week see’s Resolution running their Cohabitation Awareness Week (25th – 29th November 2019) with the aim of raising awareness about the lack of rights that exist for unmarried couples who live together. With more
Resolution, the largest membership organisation for family justice professionals in England and Wales is asking for your views on your local court. To access their Autumn 2019 Family Court Survey (II) click here.
Frances Heaton QC is joining Richard Norton as the Joint Head of Chambers at St John’s Building’s Barristers’ Chambers. On being appointed Head of Chambers in 2018, Richard Norton always intended to share his role
November 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Children’s Act 1989. The Children’s Act 1989, is a landmark piece of legislation for children and families going through the family courts and for
There have been several instances recently of non-solicitors being made subject to orders under Section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974. This means that the persons subject to Section 43 cannot work for law firms
Time is running out to enter the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Practice Excellence Awards 2020. A spokesperson for the LPM Practice Excellence Awards said: “The awards were launched in 2019 to recognise excellence in legal
When working remotely, it’s important to have a virtual private network (VPN) which enables you to link to your workplace and pass information back and to over a secure network. However, experts have warned that
This year’s Pro Bono week is taking place on the 4th – 8th November 2019. This is the 18th year the week has been recognised. The week is designed to provide an opportunity to encourage
There was monumental change in legislation in Northern Ireland on Tuesday 22nd October. When the clock struck midnight, changes to legislation saw abortion decriminalised, enabling women in the country to terminate a pregnancy without the
The Law Society has issued guidance around VAT treatment of disbursements and expenses following on from a decision made of the First-tier Tax Tribunal in Brabners LLP v The Commissioners for her Majesty’s Revenue and
Nominations are now open for The Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Awards 2020. The Modern Law Awards recognise and celebrates sparkling talent and success in entrepreneurship, market development, business management and best practice in the modern
St John’s Buildings barristers’ chambers are celebrating after two of their own have been appointed as Fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Kate Burnell, who was called to the Bar in 1998,
All of the uncertainty over Brexit has fuelled legal disputes over child custody. According to research conducted by the law firm Nockolds, the surge of EU migrants leaving the UK head of October 31st has
As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) nears its 18 month anniversary, recent research conducted by software supplier Egress have revealed that only 48% of UK businesses are fully compliant with the rules. Organisations had
According to official UK data, the amount of money stolen by criminals through bank transfer scams has risen by 40%. UK Finance say that scammers stole £616m from UK bank customers during the first 6
Windows 7 has only 3 months left of extended support from firm Microsoft, as the January 14th 2020 deadline looms closer. What does this mean? The fact that Microsoft are removing their support for Windows
Getting the most out of your team is vital if you want to succeed in business, and this is the theme that will be running through the Law Share 5th annual conference on 2nd October.
Buckles Solicitors LLP has extended it’s international service offering following the appointment of Jessica Zama. Jessica’s appointment sees the firm extending its services into Italian private client law. Jessica joined the firm in July, based
Booking is now open for the Legal Eye Conference ‘The real cost of Risk Management’ which is taking place on Thursday 14th November. Legal Eye are running the conference alongside The Cashroom focusing on the
Following another frenetic year in family law, the shortlist for the prestigious Family Law Awards 2019, taking place on November 27th, has been announced by LexisNexis. Congratulations to all those shortlisted and good luck on