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Guiding Parents: Early Separation Conversations and the Welfare Principle

How family practitioners can support child-focused communication at separation and use mediation to reduce conflict and litigation risk

sexual trauma jurisdiction

The investigation and prosecution of sexual offences involving military personnel has been the subject of sustained criticism over the past decade

Does AI Help Or Hinder Litigants-in-Person in the Family Court?

DSM v Mara: Court of Appeal upholds patent validity for microbial oil extraction method

The Court of Appeal dismisses both parties' appeals in a patents dispute over microbial oil extraction processes used to produce omega-3 fatty acids.

Nardelli and Johnson v Desiman Limited: when delaying tactics meet the limits of judicial patience

Bankruptcy orders upheld despite guarantors' claims that the principal debt would imminently be repaid.

Bibescu v Clare Jenner Limited: EAT clarifies the public interest test in whistleblowing claims

When motive and belief diverge, tribunals must examine the worker's state of mind — not substitute their own.

SJ Interview: Ben Aram

Ben Aram is UK Managing Partner at Kennedys and co-head of its Corporate & Commercial division. A solicitor specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, he has led the expansion of the firm’s UK corporate practice and helped launch its global ESG group. In this interview, he reflects on law-firm leadership, scaling practices, partnership governance, and the skills lawyers need in a changing market.

AI in Law: responsibility never delegated

As AI becomes routine in legal practice, regulators and courts insist accountability stays firmly with the human professional

Freeths strengthens team with senior hires

Freeths in Nottingham has bolstered its Trusts, Estates and Tax team with two senior appointments to enhance its private client offering across the region

Venus Legal expands into military claims

Venus Legal has launched its military claims service to assist Armed Forces members facing serious challenges