Third party IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as the National Cyber Security Centre s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help businesses manage the

Flexibility has overtaken pay as the top priority for practitioners entering the jobs market according to new research by legal recruitment consultancy Realm Recruit As part of its annual market research conducted in June 2021

Money laundering costs the British economy around £37 billion each year And with the legal sector under increasing scrutiny and SRA site visits happening right now it 8217 s something firms should be placing front

A consultation from the Payment Systems Regulator could see legislation introduced forcing banks to refund those affected by authorised push payment APP fraud APP fraud is typically perpetrated by criminals impersonating trusted individuals and organisations

The Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA has launched a consultation on its approach to financial penalties for law firms and solicitors with the aim of resolving cases more quickly and reducing the need to refer to

Predatory marriages have been the focus of much debate in the press recently including stories previously reported in Today s Family Lawyer as well as calls from campaigners to reform the law putting an end

Clio the world s leading provider of cloud based legal technology has joined the call for the protection of legal aid in England and Wales as part of its continued investment and commitment to increasing

Sir Andrew McFarlane has released memorandums this week warning family law practitioners over the preparation of witness statements and drafting orders The president of the Family Division said too many witness statements have been prepared

In the judgment of Crowther v Crowther amp Ors handed down last week Mr Justice Peel criticised both parties and their lawyers for a lack of co operation resulting in enormous legal costs Mr Justice

A study by the Marriage Foundation has revealed that couples who meet on dating apps are six times more likely to get divorced within the first three years of marriage The survey of 2 027

A new legal battle between Sir Frederick Barclay and Lady Hiroko Barclay is underway at the High Court over a £100 million divorce payout Lady Hiroko Barclay is now seeking enforcement of a ruling made

A charity which deals with domestic abuse victims has suggested that 8220 thousands of people each year 8221 are unable to access support to remove themselves from their situations Domestic Violence Assist DV Assist has

A 10 day High Court hearing is currently underway to decide the final payout of the biggest divorce case in British legal history Princess Haya Bint al Hussein is demanding a share of her husband

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has re iterated the government 8217 s desire to make mediation a 8220 default 8221 option when it comes to family proceedings by suggesting that parents would face financial penalties for