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17 February 2022
Issue: 7967 / Categories: Legal News , In Court , Family
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From 1 March, first hearings in family cases at the Royal Courts of Justice are to be attended in person, the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has said
However, the court will consider any requests for the remote alternative in individual cases, having regard to the interests of justice. Currently, the default position is that hearings will be held remotely. The format of arrangements at family courts other than at the Royal Courts of Justice will be at the discretion of the judge.
Issue: 7967 / Categories: Legal News , In Court , Family
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
Ceri Morgan, knowledge counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, analyses the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, which reshapes the law of fiduciary relationships and common law bribery
The boundaries of media access in family law are scrutinised by Nicholas Dobson in NLJ this week
Reflecting on personal experience, Professor Graham Zellick KC, Senior Master of the Bench and former Reader of the Middle Temple, questions the unchecked power of parliamentary privilege
Geoff Dover, managing director at Heirloom Fair Legal, sets out a blueprint for ethical litigation funding in the wake of high-profile law firm collapses
James Grice, head of innovation and AI at Lawfront, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal sector
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