SSB Group funds not enough to cover administrator costs | News

Administrators and lawyers handling the affairs of collapsed firm SSB Group could not even find enough available funds to pay their own fees, it has emerged. A newly-published report on the first six months of the administration by FRP Advisory, has revealed that the sale of the Sheffield firm’s work in progress comes to just …

How to deal with vexatious litigants in the civil jurisdiction

Litigation is something most individuals or businesses enter as a last resort, often because there is just no other option left open to them. The converse of this standard position is the vexatious litigant. The ‘berserker’ of the legal world – hellbent on pursuing numerous applications in a body of cases repeatedly, simultaneously or recurrently. …

Criminal defence lawyers rule out 24-hour courts for riot prosecutions

Criminal defence solicitors do not have the capacity or resources to support 24-hour courts, the chair of a practitioner group has told the Ministry of Justice in response to reports that the additional courts protocol could be activated to deal with cases arising from the current wave of riots sweeping the country. On Sunday, prime …

The Hidden Costs And Legal Minefield Of AI

In the heart of Hollywood, a new star is rising—but it’s not the next A-list celebrity. Artificial intelligence is taking center stage, promising to revolutionize filmmaking while simultaneously creating a legal labyrinth that could cost unwary creators up to $150,000 per infringement. As AI tools become increasingly sophisticated, filmmakers find themselves walking a tightrope between …

Huw Edwards instructs high-powered legal team

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has instructed a high-powered legal team to defend him in his criminal case following his guilty plea to making indecent images of children. Edwards is being represented by BCL Solicitors, the slogan of which is ‘Shelter through the Storm’, according to the London firm’s website. BCL specialises in corporate crime, …

Change, Anxiety and Your Kids: Tips From a Parent Mediator

As summer draws to a close, you might find yourself navigating a variety of transitions—camp ends, family vacations, and, of course, the start of a new school year. That’s a lot of change, anxiety and stress over just a few weeks. These shifts can heighten anxiety for everyone—parents and children alike—especially for neurodiverse children or …

Mediation vs. Litigation: Which is Right for Your Family? – Consett Magazine

Family disputes, particularly those involving child custody, divorce settlements, and other sensitive matters, can be challenging and highly emotive. Typically, there are two routes for resolution: mediation and litigation. If you’re in the middle of a dispute and want to make an informed decision tailored to your situation, here’s a look at what mediation and …

Woman loses appeal over child’s birth certificate after ex-wife had sex with donor | Court of appeal

A woman has lost a court of appeal challenge over her name being removed from a child’s birth certificate after her ex-wife admitted she secretly had sex with their sperm donor. The “unprecedented” and “unusual” case centred on the question of who were the legal parents of a girl, now aged six. The child, referred …