The guilty verdicts in the trial of two 12-year-olds for killing Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton, puts them among the UK’s youngest convicted murderers, and leaves the judge with key decisions to make. Before deciding the minimum sentence to impose on the boys, Mrs Justice Tipples will have to decide whether they should be named. The …
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Most people I know who are first getting divorced can’t stand their ex-husbands and/or ex-wives. They either have this deep hatred for the person, or they roll their eyes at the mention of his or her name, or they just feel pity for the person. It makes sense if you think about it because at …
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New details about city hall’s plan to crackdown on “renovictions” have triggered a firm response from an organization representing local landlords. A report to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CAPS) recommends requiring that landlords obtain a special license from city hall if an N13 Notice is being used to remove a tenant …
In the realm of divorce, where tensions often run high and conflicts seem insurmountable, mediation for divorcing couples with children emerges as a lesser-known yet highly effective approach. Here are some lesser-known secrets about mediation for divorcing couples that divorce experts and litigation attorneys may not readily share: 1. Mediation has Predictable Costs And is …
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Lawyers and HR experts expect an increase in employment tribunal cases as companies increasingly clamp down on working from home and staff become resentful that the flexibility they have enjoyed since the pandemic is being slowly rolled back. A number of companies are now advocating a full five-day return to the office, with others enforcing …
Practitioners of different forms of dispute resolution should work together to preserve London’s status as a global legal centre, the lady chief justice said today. In a keynote speech to open London International Dispute Week, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill proposed the establishment of a London dispute resolution committee to share experience and provide guidance on developments, …
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Despite London’s long established reputation as a global powerhouse and key destination for international capital, it couldn’t dodge the 2022-23 market turbulence, with a 49% drop in investment . High borrowing costs impacting on investor confidence led to a global real estate investment decline. Deals over £100 million, which are crucial for driving investment volumes, …
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A former Post Office general counsel has said the organisation’s ‘aggressive’ approach to fighting litigation was borne of a desire for sub-postmasters to get to the truth of what happened. In a witness statement provided to the Post Office Inquiry, Jane MacLeod said she regretted that her decisions prolonged resolution of issues and extended the …
When I was first going through my divorce, I just wanted to wake up from the nightmare that was my life and let out a really huge scream. I didn’t want to eat, I couldn’t sleep. Focus? What was that? Life as I knew it died. And it was an excruciating death. Then, I started …
