Richard Pettet urges lawyers to make the most of social networking opportunities
For reasons which remain unclear the Ministry of Justice rushed in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 in such a way that back-up practice directions and forms were coming off the legislative press as the rules came into operation.
Following the recent introduction of the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) in April 2011, this book is a timely publication, intended as a guide for the practitioner through the new rules, including helpful tips and highlighting the differences between the new rules and the old.
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) has announced the creation of a new operational base in Ireland to benefit its growing mediation marketplace.
The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) has announced the winners of the AWS Awards 2011, celebrating the success of women solicitors in business.
Blandy & Blandy LLP has recruited Jonathan Gater as new joint managing partner succeeding Nick Burrows.
The Law Society has appointed Julia Bateman as head of its international department.
HLE blogger Timothy Pitt-Payne QC presents his policy paper on employment vetting
Referral fees are to be banned in personal injury cases, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced
Gage inquiry accuses Ministry of Defence of “corporate failure”
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ
An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear
