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Top of the Blogs Family Law

Should all judges be named?

In his latest exclusive piece for our legal partner Cansford Labs, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines the Court of Appeal’s decision to name judges involved in the historic Sara Shariff case. He explores the balance between transparency, scrutiny, and the potential risks faced by public servants in the justice system. Read more on the implications of this controversial ruling.

Top of the Blogs Mental Health

Record-breaking year for LawCare’s support channels 

In their latest press release LawCare’s Chief Executive, Elizabeth Rimmer, discusses the findings from the 2024 Impact Report in which it was revealed that over 1000 legal professionals reached out for support in the past year. With an increase of 24% since 2021 and a 35% rise in the use of webchat support it is clear that wellbeing challenges in the legal sector remain a pressing issue.

LGBT+ History Month: What it is and why we should celebrate?

Every year in February, the rainbow flag is raised to celebrate the community and highlight the issues it faces. This article from Oakwood Solicitors looks at why February was chosen to celebrate the community and practical steps you can take if you are being discriminated against in the workplace.

Digital Profile Checks: Protecting High-Net-Worth Clients

In this article by Jack Charman from National Private Investigators he looks at how digital profile checks can help high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) safeguard their privacy, security, and reputation in the digital age. Charman explains why these checks are essential for lawyers advising HNW clients. From protecting personal information and vetting staff to evaluating business relationships and managing reputational risks, this approach allows legal professionals to provide informed guidance when it matters most.

Duncan Lewis’ Housing Team Secures Landmark Court of Appeal Victory in Homelessness Case

Solicitor Amandeep Bains of Duncan Lewis Housing team shares commentary on their recent success at the Court of Appeal, quashing Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s refusal of a second homelessness application. This landmark ruling clarifies what constitutes ‘new’ facts for fresh applications and reinforces procedural obligations for local authorities. Discover the significant implications for applicants and legal practitioners

Humans – The Weakest Link?

Debra Cairns of Net Defence discusses why human error remains the weakest link in cybersecurity, with 68% of global attacks involving a non-malicious human element. Learn how to protect your business from insider threats, spear phishing and supply chain risks, plus practical strategies for reducing the human risk factor.

7 things to consider when delivering an outbound campaign to reach professionals within the UK legal industry

Discover 7 key strategies for delivering successful outbound campaigns to connect with professionals in the UK legal industry. Learn how to optimize data for GDPR compliance, create engaging content, make the most of LinkedIn, build partnerships, and run effective email and telephone campaigns. Chronicle Law shares valuable tips to help professionals in the legal industry expand their brand and attract new business.

Influence the future of mental health in the legal sector

Take part in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 surveys and help improve mental health in the legal sector. Open to individuals and organisations, these confidential surveys explore workplace wellbeing, burnout, and more. Share your insights by 21st March to shape a healthier legal profession. Learn more and participate today!

Most Interesting Cases Of 2024

2024 proved to be another successful and interesting year for our legal supplier Blanchards. With the growth of the team and their appearance on Channel 4s Key To A Fortune, they have reached new levels of prosperity. In this lookback of their work in 2024 Callum Emmerson discusses the surprises they have come across.

Passwords, passwords, everywhere:

In this article Debra Cairns, Managing Director of Net Defence shares some of the best practices for password management, along with the most commonly made mistakes so that you can avoid them.

How might family law change in 2025?

Discover John Bolch’s latest family law blog exclusively for our legal supplier Cansford Labs, exploring key legal updates predicted for 2025, practical insights, and expert analysis on family law issues, from divorce to child custody

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