Insights into cryptocurrency trends in litigation

The recent case of Howells v Newport City Council is a well-reported and somewhat unusual example of issues relating to cryptocurrency arising in the courts. We take a look at the legal issues that arose in this case and examine broader trends in cryptocurrency litigation. Howells v Newport City Council Mr Howells sought to recover …

Court of Session grants permission for Volvo diesel emissions group litigation to proceed

  Paul Bell authorised as representative party despite challenges over competence and funding. Paul Bell authorised as representative party despite challenges over competence and funding. The Scottish Court of Session has authorised a firefighter to act as the representative party in group proceedings against Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Car UK, Lex Autolease and Santander Consumer …

What is a Lifestyle Analysis and Why Do You Need one During Divorce?

When going through a divorce, few financial tools are as important—or as misunderstood—as the lifestyle analysis. At My Divorce Solution, we use this powerful tool to help clients move beyond vague estimates or one-sided financial assumptions, and into the realm of objective, comprehensive financial clarity. Understanding the Lifestyle Analysis A lifestyle analysis is a systematic, data-driven review of what …

Professor who studied love for 40 years and can predict divorce reveals subtle sign of a failing marriage

A leading psychologist known for his expertise in romantic relationships has revealed a major sign that a marriage is facing failure. US-based Dr John Gottman is a marriage and family counsellor and founder of the Gottman Institute, who once conducted one of the largest long-term studies on relationships ever undertaken. As a result of his extensive …

The Most Valuable Asset You Have in Divorce

Think about the most valuable asset you have. If you’re getting divorced, you will probably own half of it. Divorce is a scary time, especially when it comes to your assets. Stock portfolios, annuities, 401Ks, pension plans, cryptocurrency, a second home, airline miles, art and other collectibles are some examples. Then there’s your house. I …

UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work

Bosses in the UK will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements to silence employees who have suffered harassment and discrimination in the workplace as part of the government’s overhaul of workers’ rights. Ministers will on Monday night table amendments to the government’s employment rights bill to prohibit the widespread practice of using legally enforceable NDAs …

Standish v Standish Supreme Court ruling: implications for future UK divorce proceedings

A Supreme Court ruling this week in a high-profile UK divorce case could set an important precedent for divorce law, raising questions about how assets are divided among separating couples. David Connor, director and head of family law at Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors, summarises the case and its potential implications. Background The case …

Vanessa Feltz’s guilt over divorce – ‘I should’ve shielded my children’

As Vanessa Feltz and daughter Saskia Joss launch their podcast on helping children with anxiety, the former This Morning star reflects on her traumatic divorce from Michael Kurer   07:00, 05 Jul 2025Updated 10:08, 05 Jul 2025   Vanessa’s divorce from the father of her children was unexpected and heartbreaking. There’s little we haven’t seen …

Divorce rates for EVERY year of marriage revealed: See how many couples who tied the knot when you did are already over – as figures pinpoint exactly when the ‘itch’ strikes

Enter your wedding anniversary into MailOnline’s new calculator to see how many couples have divorced already. Our tool – built using records from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) – tracks back to 1983. In incredible detail, it reveals precisely how many couples who tied the knot in the same year as you have already …