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š§¾ Mazur explained: Litigation just got pricier
Together with Table of Contents If you take just one thing from this email… The High Court has made clear that only qualified solicitors can run litigation ā paralegals and other unqualified staff can help, but they canāt manage a case themselves. This changes how a lot of law firms operate, especially those relying on paralegals for routine legal work. It also creates real uncertainty for the SRA, education providers, and firms trying to follow the rules on who can legally conduct litigation. EDITORāS RAMBLE š£ Itās āback to schoolā season š That means weāre recruiting for our LittleLaw Campus […]
“Scripting” A Hearing: How Careful Should You Be? – Employment Litigation/ Tribunals
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal has placed the spotlight on “scripts” written for disciplinary hearing managers, and other aspects of procedural fairness including how much information from an investigation must be shared with employees. This recent EAT decision will feel familiar to many employers: how far can HR go in helping managers prepare without unfairly steering the outcome; when do privacy rights bite on work-device searches; and how much evidence must be disclosed to the employee? The judgment is a helpful reminder of the basicsāidentify the allegations with care, ensure the decision maker and employee see the same core material, […]
Nicole Kidman’s ‘extraordinary’ divorce documents reveal future of $50m family homes
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split shocked us all, as they announced on 29 September plans to go their separate ways after 19 years together. The Perfect Couple actress has officially filed for divorce from her husband, and court documents have touched upon what will happen regarding the division of their mammoth property portfolio. It has been reported that the papers, filed in Tennessee, reveal: “All properties, trusts, and business assets remain separate,” which indicates that Nicole and Keith have owned separate properties from the start rather than being joint tenants. Their property portfolio is said to be worth a […]
āArbitration more likely in wake of divorce proceedings changeā Sam Longworth in FT Adviser
In an article for FT Adviser, Divorce and Family partner Sam Longworth outlined why arbitration is likely to become more popular due to changes to the family court listing process. The article is summarised below and available to read in full here. Rebalancing court priorities On Monday 15 September 2025 the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane announced that the hearing of financial remedy cases in London is likely to exceed its mandated allocation. As a result, it has become necessary to ārecalibrateā the financial remedy sitting days given the demands on the court hearing lists and the […]
Litigation risks mount for companies across plastics supply chain
Legal experts say risks to the plastics industry are not lessened by the collapse of the global plastics treaty negotiations The legal risks faced by businesses in the global plastics supply chain are increasing, despite the breakdown of talks to agree a global plastics treaty in August, suggest legal experts. Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 rubbish trucks full of plastic is dumped into the worldās oceans, rivers and lakes. ClientEarth senior lawyer Kamila Drzewicka tells Sustainable Views that plastics carry ātransition, reputational, physical and liability risksā due to their impacts on the environment and human health. Greenwashing lawsuits remain […]
7 Self-confidence Tips For Those Facing Divorce
Self-confidence tips for When Your Confidence Takes a Hit If have been impacted by divorce, chances are your confidence has taken a hit. You could be the most capable, accomplished person in the room, but when your marriage ends, self-doubt often sneaks in. You may wonder: Whoās going to want me now? Am I strong enough to do this? Will I be okay financially? These feelings are completely normal. Divorce doesnāt just end a marriage; it challenges your entire sense of identity. Everything gets called into question.But hereās what I want you to know: you are not alone, and your […]
Keith Urban’s ‘cocaine clause’ could make him millions from Nicole Kidman divorce
Keith Urban could stand to gain millions in his divorce from Nicole Kidman thanks to a ‘cocaine clause’ included in their prenup. The country music star, 57, might be quids in when his marriage to the Babygirl actress is formally dissolved, as he’s held up his end of the bargain during their 19-year union. The pair have a lot of assets to divide when their divorce eventually goes through, as they reportedly amassed a $500 million fortune together during their relationship. Urban and Kidman have also got an enviable property portfolio and reportedly own 11 luxury pads together across the […]
Does mass litigation really harm the economy? | Opinion
Some striking claims have been made about the cost to the economy of mass litigation. Pressure group Fair Civil Justice has claimed that, if left unchecked, collective litigation will lose the country Ā£18 billion ‘even under conservative modelling’, wipe Ā£11bn off the market capitalisation of our most innovative businessesĀ and stall the countryās longed-for economic expansion. Seema Kennedy of Fair Civil Justice has insisted: ‘This is no longer just a legal issue, itās a matter of economic resilience. If policymakers fail to act, the UK risks becoming a hostile environment for innovation, long-term investment, and fair access to justice. We urgently […]
1 Factor That Can Bring You Back From The Brink Of Divorce, By A Psychologist
The latest research shows that the tiniest ember of early hope can determine if couples drift apart or find their way back from the brink of divorce. Many couples find themselves in a painful limbo when their marriage reaches a state of dissolution. Dichotomous experiences come to dominate. There is too much hurt to ignore, and too much uncertainty to have any hope whatsoever. It is in this fragile grey zone that the ultimate decisions about the future are made. Sometimes people feel pressured to make quick decisions, other times people hinge on their marriage for years on end because […]