Today’s Training has a vast array of training webinars and courses lined up for 2024 and we at Today’s Conveyancer thought we would highlight a few that you might enjoy, as well as some your
Wishing all of our Today’s Family Lawyer readers, subscribers and contributors a wonderful 2024. We look forward to continuing to bring you the very latest news, views, insights, and best practice from across the profession
Thank you to all our Today’s Family Lawyer readers, subscribers and contributors for your support in 2023. It has been another busy year in the family law world with too many stories to mention. We
A fast-growing Northern full service law firm is to invest £1m in relocating to new offices as it plans to create a “state-of-the-art environment” for its lawyers. Burnetts Solicitors LLP, which has offices in Newcastle,
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
An Australian practice management system has formally launched in the UK at this year’s Legalex Conference. Smokeball is a cloud practice management platform first launched in Australia in 2008 and since then has expanded in
The shortlist for the very first British Family Law Awards has been exclusively revealed this morning with firms up and down the country recognised for the excellence in service, expertise and skill. Tickets are now
There are lots of people we can bring into family matters that will add value and help the solicitor along the way; and potentially save the client time and money. To discuss the topic of
Windsor-based Charles Coleman has acquired acquires local firm Seakens Solicitors and expanded it’s operations into Virginia Water. The combined business will operate under the Charles Coleman LLP Solicitors name with the Virginia Water office being
An outsourced compliance service provider has warned of a new-style scam they have intercepted involving criminals impersonating the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The methodology involves individuals contacting law firms alleging to be from the SRA
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Nigel Shepherd on to discuss his role in, and view of, the implementation of The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020), best know as “No Fault Divorce.” Nigel
In an extended episode of the Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast host David Opie interviews June Venters KC, who has spent much of her legal career breaking down barriers promoting equal opportunities in the law. In
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Sally Jackson of Sally Jackson Coaching, and Julia Moreno, a family lawyer at Keystone Law and a trained divorce coach, on to the podcast to discuss the topic
The latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) annual report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been released, detailing the regulator’s stance and approach to AML regulation for law firms. In it, the SRA warns that it
The closing date to enter The British Family Law Awards is just a week away. The ceremony has already attracted plenty of interest from around the family community and follows in the footsteps of the
The 179th Presidential of the Law Society of England and Wales was inaugurated this week, alongside a new leadership team following the end of Lubna Shuja’s time in post. Nick Emmerson, a partner at Lewis
The Law Commission have revealed details of their project to review the Marital Causes Act- including the impact of financial remedies on divorce. Presenting at the recent Today’s Family Lawyer Private Law Update Spencer Clarke
A free-to-access baby-loss awareness training programme has been launched to help law firms gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively support their employees and co-workers who have experienced the loss of a baby. The
Nearly two-thirds of lawyers feel less optimistic about their career prospects after having children, with 58% of respondents to a recent survey indicating they feel it holds back their professional opportunities. The research has been
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Natasha Grande, Head of Family at Wilsons Solicitors LLP, to discuss the impact of court delays on the day-to-day running of a busy family law practice with host David
The founder of the Professional Paralegal Register (PPR) was formally recognised for the outstanding work she has done to develop the role of paralegals across the legal community at a special awards ceremony last night.
The Family Procedure Rule Committee will conduct their annual open event where attendees will be able to observe proceedings and put questions to the Committee. The meeting will take place at 11am on Monday 6
Court measures which place children under severe restrictions due to concerns about their welfare are being used to deprive them of their liberty according to the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO). NJFO has identified 1,249
Family law bar and judiciary practitioners are invited to attend the upcoming Family Law Bar Association conference in Bristol on 14th October to discuss the latest updates across children and finance matters. The Conference, chaired
Following a short break over the Summer, the Today’s Family Lawyer podcast returns with host David Opie speaking with Simon McCrum. There isn’t much Simon McCrum doesn’t know about running a law firm having been
Joint research by the Legal Services Board (LSB) and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has identified key trends in the professional indemnity insurance market. The research found that the average PII premium is now equivalent to
Younger workers lack collaboration skills including communication, team working and critical thinking, creating barriers to collaborative working in business according to a recent poll by recruiter Robert Walters. Despite being IT literate and proficient, the
Teal Group have appointed lead Paul Davies to the team to support the expansion of their risk and compliance services. Teal Group comprises Teal Compliance, a risk and compliance business, and Teal Legal, a technology
The Resolution Awards, hosted on 13th September, celebrated the success of its members at a glitzy ceremony at Church House, London. Led by legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg, and in the first year as a standalone
The launch of the 2024 Standard Civil Contract tender for legal aid work has ignored the needs of the profession and reduced civil legal aid fees by 49.4% in real terms since 1996. Despite calls
An influential legal charity has lambasted the current state of the UK legal system, describing how a “regression” in the rule of law “threatens the very democratic fabric of our nation.” JUSTICE, a cross party
Manchester-based law firm referral and fee-share scheme Lawshare is hosting its annual Management Conference in Manchester on Thursday 5th October. The conference will again be hosted at The Lowry Hotel and sees key decision makers
The Law Society of England and Wales is joining forces with media and other legal sector bodies to tackle the rise of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) which stifle freedom of the press to
This essential CPD event brings together the tools to help you challenge expert toxicology evidence, understand ways communication can be manipulated and covert recording methods in family proceedings. DNA Legal David Nicholson – Challenging expert
We are thrilled to introduce another of the speakers at our Inaugural Family Law conference that is set to be held in Manchester on Wednesday 27th September 2023. Alison Bull from Mills & Reeve LLP
Now is the time to book your place at the inaugural Today’s Family Lawyer Conference, which is set to be held in Manchester on Wednesday 27th September 2023. The event will delve into crucial aspects