In depth: AI slop – law’s quiet epidemic – Law Society Gazette

Posted July 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Unrepresented parties using generative AI to craft claims threaten to inundate courts with a tide of slop. Solicitors as well as judges need to learn quickly how to respond.’

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Law Society Gazette, 30th June 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

The Myth of a General Equitable Jurisdiction to Reconsider Financial Remedy Orders – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted July 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘If the Thwaite jurisdiction exists, the doctrine should only need to be invoked in exceptionally rare cases. Ordinarily, careful drafting of a non-variable property adjustment order should provide for future contingencies, however remote or unlikely.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 1st July 2026

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Criminal Cases Review Commission told to urgently improve after Malkinson failings – The Guardian

Posted July 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) must urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings such as those in the Andrew Malkinson scandal, a watchdog has found.’

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The Guardian, 2nd July 2026

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UK housebuilders face class action suit over alleged collusion to inflate prices – The Guardian

Posted July 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Britain’s biggest housebuilders, including Barratt Redrow and Taylor Wimpey, face a multibillion-pound class action lawsuit over claims that they colluded over higher prices for homebuyers.’

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The Guardian, 30th June 2026

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Ecclesiastical court judgments – June – Law & Religion UK

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Summaries to the ten consistory court judgments reviewed during June are listed below, with links to the L&RUK review.’

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Law & Religion UK, 1st July 2026

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Burial of unknown ashes without documentation – Law & Religion UK

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

In her paper Post-Cremation Ashes: What’s The (Updated) Legal Position? Professor Heather Conway states: “…in England and Wales…the first thing is to distinguish between is who is authorised to collect the remains from the crematorium, and who has the legal right to the ashes once this has occurred”. However, matters became more uncertain subsequent to the these considerations in Re St. Mary the Virgin Greenham [2026] ECC Oxf 11.’

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Law & Religion UK, 26th June 2026

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UK cryptoasset regime finalised by FCA – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised new rules and guidance that will apply to businesses seeking to facilitate the buying, trading or storage of cryptoassets in the UK from 25 October 2027.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st July 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Private FDRs Under the Spotlight – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Are private FDRs working? And does the answer depend upon who is answering? Those were the core questions discussed at a gathering of family lawyers – both neutral evaluators and advisers – in central London on 9 June 2026.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 29th June 2026

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LGPS Guidance published – Pensions Barrister

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

The Government has published its long-awaited package of statutory guidance for the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales, accompanying the investment and governance reforms in the Pension Schemes Act 2026. The guidance covers three linked areas: asset pooling, preparing and maintaining Investment Strategy Statements, and fund governance.’

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Pensions Barrister, 30th June 2026

Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com

Grandson wins £850k fight with grandad who paid for house and wedding then sued to get money back – The Independent

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘A 90-year-old tiles tycoon who bought his “favourite” grandson a house and funded his five-star wedding has lost an £850,000 court fight after suing him to take the money back.’

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The Independent, 1st July 2026

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New guidance sets out key steps for licensing teams during local government reorganisation – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘The professional body for licensing practitioners said the new guidance sets out what licensing teams need to know, what they need to do, and how they can “position licensing as a core public protection and regulatory service” within the new authorities.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st July 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

CA: Omnibus forms can be used for motor finance claims – Legal Futures

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘More than 5,000 people with motor finance claims can use “multi-claimant” or omnibus claim forms and do not have to file them separately, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 1st July 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Police watchdog investigates Henry Nowak’s arresting officers for gross misconduct – The Independent

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Two police officers involved in the arrest of Henry Nowak before he died from a stab wound are being investigated for potential gross misconduct.’

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The Independent, 1st July 2026

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KC to face contempt hearing over closing speech – Legal Futures

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech on behalf of a Palestine Action activist is to face contempt proceedings, a High Court judge has decided.’

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Legal Futures, 1st July 2026

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Psychic poet ordered to pay £216k bill after losing fight with sister over inheritance – The Independent

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘A self-proclaimed psychic, known for his appearances on major television programmes, is facing a £216,000 court bill after failing to foresee his own legal defeat in an inheritance battle against his younger sister and niece.’

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The Independent, 30th June 2026

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Government ‘cannot deport’ grooming gang ringleader – BBC News

Posted July 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘[P]apers published online said Ahmed cannot be deported back to Pakistan due to provisions under the Immigration Act 1971.’

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BBC News, 30th June 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk