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Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into family law, particularly in England and Wales, offering new tools to streamline research and document creation for legal professionals. In this article John Bolch, Family Law blogger for Cansford Laboratories, provides a short review of AI's capabilities and warns it still requires expert human oversight, especially when offering legal advice. Bolch highlights the concerns around the ethics of AI-generated content and copyright issues. With AI's continued development Bolch questions if it is poised to become an essential tool for family lawyers?

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AI and Family Law: A New Era of Legal Writing
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Family Law

AI and Family Law: A New Era of Legal Writing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into family law, particularly in England and Wales, offering new tools to streamline research and document creation for legal professionals. In this article John Bolch, Family Law blogger for Cansford Laboratories, provides a short review of AI’s capabilities and warns it still requires expert human oversight, especially when offering legal advice. Bolch highlights the concerns around the ethics of AI-generated content and copyright issues. With AI’s continued development Bolch questions if it is poised to become an essential tool for family lawyers?

Drug Driving vs. Drink Driving: Challenges In Evidence Collection Post-Synlab Scandal
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Criminal Law

Drug Driving vs. Drink Driving: Challenges In Evidence Collection Post-Synlab Scandal

Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 2015 was introduced to address the challenges of prosecuting drug driving cases that often failed under the previous legislation. In this presentation, Alan Baker from Bericon explores the key differences between drink driving and drug driving offenses, highlighting the processes of blood sample collection and analysis. He also discusses the potential impact of the Synlab data scandal on forensic evidence and future prosecutions.

From Pints to Particles: My client says he hasn’t touched a drop in six months – how can new developments in alcohol testing help him prove his sobriety?
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Family Law

From Pints to Particles: My client says he hasn’t touched a drop in six months – how can new developments in alcohol testing help him prove his sobriety?

Chronicle Law is pleased to announce Cansford Labs’ upcoming webinar this September, led by Reporting Scientist Jayne Hazon.
This session will cover key alcohol testing protocols, case histories and methods to prove sobriety.
Designed for family law professionals and social workers, this webinar offers valuable insights to support your work.
Register today and share with your colleagues.

The Big Knows Guide to Building a Values Driven Business
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Business Management

The Big Knows Guide to Building a Values Driven Business

This article stresses the importance of integrating company values into daily operations to shape corporate culture and employee behaviour.
Written by Simon Calderbank at Big Knows, it suggests involving employees in defining values, communicating them effectively and having leaders advocate for them.
Big Knows offers workshops to help businesses clarify and implement their values, aiming to boost employee engagement and overall success.

How can high-achievers break the ‘glass ceiling’?
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Mental Health

How can high-achievers break the ‘glass ceiling’?

Dr Catherine Sykes explains the “glass ceiling,” an invisible barrier that limits career advancement for underrepresented groups. This article highlights the impact of psychological barriers and workplace biases and offers strategies to overcome them, including building self-confidence and addressing internal obstacles.

Family Law: An update by Barrister Poonam Bhari
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Family Law

Family Law: An update by Barrister Poonam Bhari

Barrister Poonam Bhari from 3PB highlights the Pathfinder court model’s success in reducing delays and fostering collaboration in private law cases, while stressing the need for additional funding to expand it. Improvements in public law are noted, despite ongoing delays, exemplified by Re E [2024], where a child’s case faced significant setbacks due to poor practice. Recent changes to the MIAM process are also aimed at reducing conflict and delays in private law proceedings.

Paris Olympics 2024: Abuse in Sports compensation claims
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General

Paris Olympics 2024: Abuse in Sports compensation claims

The article from Oakwood Solicitors discusses abuse in sports, highlighting cases in Japan, the UK, and sports like gymnastics, swimming, and football. It details physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by coaches, noting the growing awareness of these issues. The article also outlines legal changes and compensation options for victims, encouraging them to seek legal advice for claims.

‘Sleep, Sex and Violence’?
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Criminal Law

‘Sleep, Sex and Violence’?

This article, written by Allison Summers KC, discusses the complexities and legal challenges in defending cases involving parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and sexsomnia, where the defendant claims to have committed acts involuntarily while asleep.

Violence Against Women And Girls: The Story That Never Goes Away
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Family Law

Violence Against Women And Girls: The Story That Never Goes Away

In his latest article for Cansford Laboratories, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines the alarming rise in violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the UK, highlighting shocking statistics and the dangerous influence of misogynistic online figures. Bolch stresses the urgency of addressing this growing crisis through a multi-faceted approach that includes policing, education and rebuilding trust in the justice system.

Bericon Forensics Launches New Series: Evidence Essentials
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Criminal Law

Bericon Forensics Launches New Series: Evidence Essentials

Bericon Forensics are proud to launch their new series of guides for solicitors called Evidence Essentials.

Each guide has been written by a forensic expert with many years of experience in the criminal justice system and the presentation of forensic evidence. These guides will serve as up-to-the-minute references for anyone involved in criminal defence work.

The first in the series is all about DNA evidence and will be followed next month by a guide to Drug Driving.

What Are The Benefits Of Reviewing Microsoft Licenses In The Office 365 Admin Portal?
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IT/Tech

What Are The Benefits Of Reviewing Microsoft Licenses In The Office 365 Admin Portal?

Effectively managing Microsoft licenses is essential for any organisation using Office 365.

For law firms, this is particularly useful as it helps in reallocating licenses based on specific needs, maintaining compliance with legal software requirements and ensuring security by revoking licenses from inactive accounts.

Ian Nicholls, Director & Managing Consultant at The SAM Club, has written this useful article that covers the significant benefits of proper license management.

How Labour Leadership Could Affect Inheritance Laws
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Wills and Probate

How Labour Leadership Could Affect Inheritance Laws

Labour’s recent UK election victory could lead to significant changes in inheritance tax (IHT) policies, focusing on wealth redistribution and public funding.

These proposed changes aim to address economic inequality but will require detailed consultations and phased implementation, so it’s vital for legal professionals to stay informed and advise their clients on proactive estate planning strategies.

The New World Of Non-Molestation Orders
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Family Law

The New World Of Non-Molestation Orders

Non-molestation order (NMO) hearings are brief, often 30 minutes long, and this article mirrors that conciseness. Recent case DS v AC [2023] EWFC 46 and July 2023 guidance have spotlighted issues with NMOs, especially without notice orders. Key points include the need for exceptional circumstances to grant these orders and detailed explanations in applications. Bella Tait, Consultant Barrister at Unit Chambers, discusses the new guidelines and their impact on family law practice.

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