Unregulated firm “conducted litigation” in possession claim

Cavanagh: Fully satisfied Ms Doble did not know she was conducting litigation A CILEX member running an unregulated business conducted litigation in breach of the Legal Services Act 2007 when she acted on a possession claim, the High Court has ruled. This was despite her not going on the record or corresponding with the court …

Corporate Boards Should Gear Up for More Climate Litigation

In light of ClientEarth’s most recent lawsuit against Shell, it’s time to talk about the surge in climate change-related disputes and claims, and the high stakes they create for corporate board members. These lawsuits aim to compel corporations to act, recover investments, and influence future strategy. Climate litigation has proven an effective tool to expedite …

Tighter regulation of psychologists in family law cases up to MPs, says senior judge | Family law

England’s most senior family court judge has advised there is a “need for rigour” and “clarity” when instructing psychologists to give expert evidence – but has stopped short of saying the family courts should never appoint those who are “unregulated”. Instead Sir Andrew McFarlane claims it is a matter for the psychological profession, and ultimately …