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The Use of Subpoenas in Family Law Litigation
In family law disputes, an amicable resolution is preferred for everyone’s emotional well-being. However, when a peaceful resolution isn’t possible, litigation involving a subpoena may ensue. But, the use of subpoenas can sometimes intensify conflict and complicate proceedings. Despite their potential to cause conflict, subpoenas may be necessary to reveal vital information, contributing to a …
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Mass litigation in the UK: from cost to contribution
Jade Tess Weiner of Angeion Group International and Dr Steffen Sirries of Solve Economics examine a defence of the impact of mass litigations on the UK economy. As mass litigation becomes more prominent in the UK, its economic role is being scrutinised. The current debate rarely moves beyond the supposed ‘costs’ imposed on defendant companies. …
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Understanding and Coping With Change from Divorce
Life when you are married is very different from life after divorce. That difference is at the core of why divorce feels so overwhelming for so many people. Divorce brings change, and coping with change, even when it leads to growth or relief, is stressful. As a divorce attorney with more than 30 years of …
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Plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales may be watered down after backlash | UK criminal jus…
Proposals to limit jury trials could be watered down after a backlash from MPs, peers and senior figures in the legal profession, the Guardian has been told. Sources say senior government officials are discussing potential changes in an attempt to draw the sting out of the plans and avoid a bruising fight in the House …
Business confidence lowest in nearly five years, BDO says
: Saturday 10 January 2026 11:31 am Business confidence fell to its lowest level in nearly five years, an advisory company indicated, as the Labour government is expected to oversee a small improvement in the UK economy this year. BDO’s optimism index, which tracks sentiment by surveying 4,000 executives, dropped to its weakest reading since …
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Are you Being Savvy–Emotionally Savvy in Your Divorce?
When you hear the word savvy, you probably think of sharp business instincts—making smart, strategic decisions with clear judgment. But when you put the word emotionally in front of it, something shifts. It can sound contradictory. After all, emotions and being savvy don’t seem to go hand in hand. Yet in divorce, emotional savvy is …
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More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have called on Rachel Reeves to axe the looming increases to business rates for them as well as pubs. The government is expected to announce a climbdown on the increases to business rates bills faced by pubs in England in the coming days. Landlords and pub owners have …
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The Impact of AI on Litigation
06.01.2026 The integration of artificial intelligence into the legal landscape is transforming how parties prepare, manage and argue cases. As the courts begin to grapple with AI-generated submissions, solicitors and legal practitioners must strike a balance between embracing new technology and maintaining accountability and professional responsibility. In the absence of formal legislation in the UK …