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Probate improvements create new opportunities for law firms

The recent halving of probate waiting times presents law firms with an opportunity to expand their services and enhance client satisfaction by offering faster, more efficient estate administration

Court rules on capacity to consent in sexual relations

Court of Protection examines capacity to consent to sexual relations for individuals with cognitive impairments

Court of Appeal overturns restraining order in sexual offences case

Court of Appeal overturns a restraining order imposed on a father, following his acquittal on certain charges

Bringing the profession into disrepute

Solicitors are often punished for ‘bringing the profession into disrepute’ as a result of an occurrence in their private lives. In this article, Bernard George argues that this is wrong in principle, in practice and in law

Clarendon Dental Spa vs Aviva and Zurich insurance dispute

High Court decides on insurance claims following a dental practice fire, focusing on fair presentation of risk

Family court rules on high-profile international divorce

Family Court addresses jurisdiction and forum in a high-profile international divorce involving substantial assets

Teesside solicitor joins leading law firm

Teesside-born Joe Millar has joined Muckle LLP’s award-winning Real Estate team, strengthening the firm’s North East presence

Family court rules on financial remedy order misrepresentation

Family court examines misrepresentation in financial remedy order following a divorce case