There were more than 655m class members of actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) at the end of 2024 – equivalent to 10.4 class actions for every person in the country – according to new research. The cumulative value of UK class actions overall increased by 10% to over £134bn last year, although the …
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Lucy Theobald at The Family Law Company examines a recent high-profile divorce case which has drawn national attention, not only for its eye-watering settlement of over £230 million ($307 million), but for the legal and ethical principles it highlighted. It what appears to be the third-largest divorce award in English legal history, Lucy Theobald (pictured), …
We surveyed myriad counseling professionals and relationship experts to gain compelling insights into the top reason most couples end their marriages. According to the survey, the top reason most couples end up divorced is communication problems. NDAB Creativity via Shutterstock Communication problems, followed by infidelity and “not spending enough time together/not mutually prioritizing the marriage.” …
Andy Byron, the former CEO of data orchestration company Astronomer, became the focus of intense online scrutiny after a video from a Coldplay concert on July 16 at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts, captured a private moment between him and the company’s Chief People Officer (CPO), Kristin Cabot. The video, which quickly went viral across platforms like …
A recent, headline-grabbing divorce settlement — valued at over £230 million — has served as more than just tabloid fodder. Ranking as the third-highest financial award in English divorce history, the case shines a spotlight on the fragile legal footing of post-nuptial agreements, especially when one party exerts dominance over the other. The couple had …
Separation and divorce are a reality for many families. “Half of all children experience the breakup of their parents’ relationship before the age of 16,” says Arizona State University Assistant Professor Karey O’Hara. And while some children struggle with the emotional toll of family conflict, others show remarkable resilience. So what makes the difference? Why …
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Posted by Matthew Pascall, legal director – head of commercial at Legal Futures Associate Temple Legal Protection The Arbitration Act 2025 came into force last week and, with growing judicial momentum behind mediation as well, commercial litigation solicitors will need to consider how these changes could affect both their working practices and clients. There are …
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She had green eyes that “could see through walls”, Chris remembers, not unruefully. When he and his Russian girlfriend broke up, Chris, originally from Sussex and now living in Maine in the US, admits he had Siberia (Elena came from the city of Novosibirsk) on the mind. He did the obvious thing: went and got …
Thinking of getting hitched again? Discover the vital lessons couples can learn from their previous relationships to help them build better, stronger partnerships next time around After my first marriage crumbled in 2017, I swore I would never walk down the aisle again. Freshly heartbroken, I decided I would date casually, and leave it at …
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