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New family procedure rules emphasise alternative dispute methods

Laura Williams says that the latest Family Procedure Rules aim to reduce court congestion by promoting diverse non-court dispute resolutions

Social media's impact on professional standards and regulatory compliance

Ben Voller and Sheetul Sowdagur argue that social media blurs professional standards, urging regulated professionals to balance personal posts with public trust

Drawbacks of Section 28 and pre-recorded cross-examinations

Lesley Manley analyses Section 28's impact, balancing witness protection with trial delays and potential injustices, urging procedural integrity and further evaluation

SQE breathes fresh air into an age-old process

Is the legal sector fully prepared for Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) graduates?

Litigants in person are turning to ChatGPT for help

That's because some guidance is better that none, says Megan Shirley

Calls for reform in cohabitation law

Samantha Farndale explores widespread misconceptions about cohabitees' rights and advocates for a legal framework to protect them

Hunt v Singh: the lay of the land on director’s duties following Sequana

In exploring the Hunt v Singh decision, Jonathan Gorman clarifies when directors' duties to creditors arise, emphasising knowledge of insolvency risks over mere financial distress

“The solution for a dissatisfied litigant is not to threaten the judge”

Annabel Whittaker explores the multiple lessons from Ferme v Gwinnutt