Supporting World Mental Health Day As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Chronicle Law is focusing on mental health in the legal profession. We’ll be sharing articles on key mental health topics, highlighting issues that impact both legal professionals and the broader community. Teaming up with Y Therapy, LawCare, Dr Catherine Sykes […]
September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, in this article Jason Spence of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the need for early detection of this life-threatening condition and explains what it is.
As a busy conveyancer, following up on cold leads can be overwhelming. Convert Crew offers a hands-free solution to convert those leads into paying clients—at no upfront cost. For a limited time, they’re partnering with three conveyancing firms to demonstrate their lead-conversion system, completely free of charge. Let Convert Crew handle your follow-ups while you focus on your business.
In this free 1 hour webinar, Jane Elliott-Kelly and Eric Fripp of 36 Public and Human Rights, 36 Group, survey legal provision for entry or remaining in the United Kingdom as an adult dependent relative, within the Immigration Rules HC 395, and outside it by reference to article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
In this article, Alan Baker of Bericon Forensics, presents his views on the significant changes in the forensic science marketplace in England and Wales. Baker questions whether privatisation has worked for criminal justice.
Unclaimed inheritances in the UK can lead to complex legal procedures, often resulting in the assets being transferred to the Crown. This article from Blanchards explores the common reasons inheritances go unclaimed; including missing heirs, lost wills, and intestacy. The article briefly looks into the legal process of managing unclaimed estates, the role of the Bona Vacantia Division, and what happens when no rightful heirs are found. Learn how to prevent your client’s estate from becoming unclaimed and ensure their wishes are honoured.
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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?
This ground breaking Sunday magazine-style show, led by Barry D. Ryan, a veteran UK TV executive, will merge high-end investigative journalism with accessible legal services for those in need.
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.
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.
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.
This article reviews the enforcement of the Novel Food (England) Regulations 2018, highlighting local authorities’ roles in regulating novel foods like SARNS and cannabis-based products. The enforcement involves three key approaches: seizure and condemnation, civil sanctions and criminal penalties.
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.
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.
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.
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