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Increased case disposals in family courts signal positive shift

More families are reaching quicker resolutions, but challenges persist without substantial investment in the court system, writes Lauren Evans

Capacity to litigate: a step toward clarity?

Andrew Morgan examines key reforms to capacity litigation and their impact on civil proceedings

Strict compliance with PD57AC: lessons from recent case law

Eleanor Firth explains how non-compliance with CPR Practice Direction 57AC can lead to severe consequences, as recent cases highlight the risks of disregarding its stringent requirements

Fixed Recoverable Costs: a barrier to justice in housing disrepair claims?

Nick McDonnell argues that the implementation of the FRC regime in housing disrepair claims would profoundly impede access to justice

Airlines face increased liability as courts recognise claims for psychological injuries

Sarah Stewart explains how rulings have expanded air carrier liability under the Montreal Convention to include purely psychological injuries, potentially reshaping aviation claims

Lasting powers of attorney: do we need replacement attorneys?

Ann Stanyer highlights the benefits of advising clients to carefully consider their choice of attorneys, including the option of appointing multiple joint and several attorneys

Insufficient protection for victims of 'deepfake' media

The Online Safety Act 2023 introduced new offences for sharing intimate images without consent but faces criticism for not targeting deepfake creators effectively

Ecocide: the next wave of legal actions?

Katie Allard and Teresa Young explore how ecocide laws and rising climate litigation are reshaping accountability for environmental damage