Having Doubts About The Divorce? Here Is What You Need to Know
It is incredibly common for people going through a divorce to experience moments of uncertainty. If you are having doubts about the divorce, you’re not alone. Even those who felt confident at the start can suddenly find themselves asking, What am I doing? Should I stay? Am I making a mistake? As a divorce attorney …
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Business groups urge Tory peers to stop blocking Labour’s workers’ rights bill | Employment law
Britain’s biggest business groups have urged Conservative peers to stop blocking Labour’s landmark workers’ rights bill in the House of Lords to avoid throwing away a compromise deal reached with trade unions. With the clock ticking before Christmas, six of the country’s biggest employers’ groups warned that failure to pass the legislation before parliament rises …
Divorce lawyer shares tell-tale sign a married couple won’t last & it’s all to do with the size of their wedding
A DIVORCE lawyer has revealed the huge tell-tale high a married couple won’t last, and it’s obvious before they even say ‘I do’. Appearing on a recent episode of the Human Talk podcast Lawyer James S. Sexton shared some of his thoughts on the matter. According to the pro, a flashy wedding can sound alarm …
Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) in Civil Litigation: “Islands of legality in a sea of illegality”
The High Court’s decision in Reeves v Frain & McKinnon [2025] EWHC 2311 (KB) offers important clarification on the enforceability of Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) in probate litigation. This case highlights the continued relevance of champerty, the need for strict compliance with the DBA Regulations 2013, and the risks of relying on DBAs in civil litigation. …
How To Stop Thinking About Your Ex With Someone Else
There are countless difficult aspects of ending a relationship and/or getting divorced. One of the big issues I hear from people—no matter if they wanted the divorce or their spouse left them, is fear of how they will feel if and when their ex starts dating someone else. Picturing him or her in another romantic …
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Public appetite for corporate accountability surges as class action awareness reaches new high
Public support for class actions has reached a five-year high, with Portland’s latest report showin… Public support for class actions has reached a five-year high, with Portland’s latest report showing rising demand for corporate accountability, stronger ESG litigation and greater transparency from litigation funders. Public awareness of class actions in the UK has reached …
Public Sector High Court Litigation in 2025: Key trends so far
Tom Whittaker provides insights on trends in public sector litigation for the first half of 2025, including why local authorities are bringing fewer claims. Earlier this year we published Navigating Public Sector High Court Litigation in England and Wales, an in-depth report looking at public sector litigation trends in partnership with Solomonic, examining over 8,000 …
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How Do You Know When To Leave a Marriage? 17 Women Have Answers
It’s hard to believe it’s been 18 years since I was sitting in my therapist’s office with tears streaming down my face, realizing my marriage had to be over. How do you know when to leave a marriage? It’s different for everyone, but for me, it was a feeling of certainty that just rushed over …
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David Lammy expected to back down on plans to scrap most jury trials | Trial by jury
David Lammy is expected to back down from removing jury trials for all but the most serious charges of murder, manslaughter and rape, but trial by jury will still be radically reduced for more minor offences. The justice secretary said there had been “cabinet feedback” on the plans and suggested on Tuesday he was minded …
Don’t Blow It in Mediation: How to Step Out of the Power Struggle and Into a Better Future
When most people picture divorce, they imagine some sort of emotional cage match—two exhausted adults circling each other with sharpened spreadsheets, waiting for the next strike. Winning. Losing. Keeping score. A power struggle. Grabbing the moral high ground like it’s the last parking spot at Whole Foods. And then they walk into mediation with that …
Truths and Myths about Mediation
Many clients who are first getting divorced have no idea what mediation is and why they are doing it. If you’re reading this and you’re asking those same questions, you’re not alone. Many people hear about mediation but aren’t sure what it really is or what to expect. As a divorce mediator since 2007 (and …
The Guardian view on restricting trial by jury: a shabby evasion of responsibility | Editorial
Abolition of trial by jury in England and Wales in all but the most serious cases is not the official policy of Sir Keir Starmer’s government – yet. All the signs, however, are that it soon will be. The leak of a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) briefing this week suggests that the lord chancellor, David …
Child Custody Mediation Checklist | How to Prepare for Success
by Tracy Achen If you have young children and are getting divorced, there is a good chance that you may use child custody mediation to work out the details of your custody agreement and parenting plan. Many states now require parents to participate in mediation before a custody case goes to trial in the hopes …
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More than half of business leaders say Labour is ‘anti-business’
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People are turning to A.I. for divorce advice — results not great
With artificial intelligence creeping into our lives more and more, it’s understandable that people are turning to it for legal advice. Just ask Kim Kardashian. But just like Kim Kardashian’s experience, the results aren’t always accurate. Most people who are leaning on ChatGPT are doing it as a cost measure because, let’s face it, getting …
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