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New appointments to family rule committee

The appointment of Vicki Mulligan and the reappointment of Laura Coyle enhance the Family Procedure Rule Committee's effectiveness

Scammers exploit Fiverr posing as solicitors

Fraudsters on Fiverr impersonate UK solicitors, undermining trust and leading to widespread financial and legal risks

Government explores reform of non-compete clauses in contracts

The Department for Business and Trade published a policy paper on non-compete clauses in employment contracts highlighting challenges for employers in high-growth sectors

Andy Ngo v Guardian News & Media: High Court rules "alt-right agitator" defamatory

Music review description deemed factual assertion rather than protected opinion

Ayoola v Secretary of State: Withdrawal Agreement rights and primary carers of British children

Court rejects appeal over EU Settlement Scheme eligibility for Nigerian mother of British child educated in UK.

Collardeau v Fuchs: Service requirements and contempt proceedings in family court

Family Court examines service of injunctions and retrospective waiver of procedural defects

SJ Interview: Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor, Senior Partner of Simmons & Simmons, joined the firm in 1999 from the Bar and became a partner in 2003. A specialist in employment and incentives law, he has advised many of the firm’s key clients on complex workplace and governance issues. Before being elected Senior Partner, he led both the global and UK employment practices, helping to shape the firm’s reputation for innovation and people-focused leadership. In this interview, Julian discusses leadership, AI’s impact on the profession, the future of law firm culture and how adaptability will define success in the decade ahead.

How digital reform could rescue the county courts

Backlogs and inaccessibility plague county courts; careful digital innovation could finally bring justice within reach

Muckle LLP bolsters real estate team

Muckle LLP enhances its legal capability by hiring newly qualified solicitor Ella Johnson for its team

Freeths joins London Boroughs’ legal alliance

Freeths has been appointed to the London Boroughs Legal Alliance Framework, enhancing its public sector practice