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30 September 2022
 
This Week's Stories Include:
 
Court Reports Journal NEW ISSUE
- HMCTS Update
- Private Client Webinar Series - Still time to book!
Manchester Professionals Dinner Club 31st October
- Dates for the diary
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September's Messenger 
- An introductory guide to email account security
 
 
Check out the fourth edition of the MLS Journal Court Reports Magazine Published by Legal RSS. 

Read it here

Reports in this issue include:
  • Relationship Ended in Acrimony? A Defamation Claim May Not Be the Answer
  • You Should Think Carefully Before Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
  • ‘Householder Defence’ Comes Under Judicial Analysis in Murder Appeal
  • Fatal Flying Accident in Portugal Triggers Jurisdictional Debate
  • Red Bull Wings to Victory in High Court Trademark Dispute
 

CIVIL & FAMILY

Barristers, solicitors and CILEX practitioners with cross-examination expertise and vulnerable witness and advocacy training are invited to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings. New Domestic Abuse Act 2021 measures will prohibit alleged perpetrators of domestic abuse and their victims from cross-examining each other, with the court appointing legal practitioners in place of the prohibited parties.

For more information on requirements and how to register email: 
civil_and_familybusinesssupport@justice.gov.uk
 
For the most up-to-date information on the progress of your probate application, check the MyHMTCS dashboard. Find step-by-step guidance on applying for probate with MyHMCTS
 
CRIME

From Monday 26 September 2022, the Crown Court Digital Case system (DCS) will permit the use of 3 additional Non-CPS Prosecutors: Insolvency Service, Environment Agency and Serious Fraud Office. This follows a period of successful testing and will apply to cases sent to the Crown Court on or after Monday 26 September. Find guidance and training materials for those who use DCS to access, prepare and present case information
 
Reminder: Criminal defence representatives should include the words “BAR ACTION” in the subject line of any email to the court about affected cases, so we can make the relevant judge aware as quickly as possible
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SPONSOR SHARD CAPITAL
 

Every Wednesday in October we will be hosting a lunch time webinar for Private Client and related sectors.
 
Each session will run from 12:30 to 13:30 and will be hosted by Rebecca Clarke, Chair of our Private Client Committee, and are kindly sponsored by our friends at Shard Capital.
 
You can book on to a single session or join as many as your diary allows!
 
Cost to attend: Free to all
 
The sessions are:
5th October 2022: Variation of Trusts Act 1958 with Oliver Marre of 5 Stone Buildings
12th October 2022: Rectification of wills: A law and practice with Paul Lakin of Kings Chambers
19th October 2022: S116 Applications with Simon Charles of St Johns Building Chambers
26th October 2022: Promissory Estoppel with Philip Jenkins of Ten Old Square
 
Book your place here or by emailing CarlaJones@manchesterlawsociety.org.uk

 
 

Date: Monday 31st October 2022
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Location: Fountain House, The Memorial Hall Albert Square Manchester M3 5PF 
Cost to attend:  £45.00+VAT (£54.00 in total) 
Includes a welcome drink, three course meal and half a bottle of wine or soft drink

Manchester Professionals Dinner Club is back!

Join us for our next event at the Fountain House on 31st October to enjoy some fabulous food and informal networking.

See the delicious menu here:

STARTERS

Salt beef salad, pickled mushrooms, crispy onions, watercress, chimichurri

Smoked haddock & potato risotto, confit garlic, poached egg

Chestnut mushrooms, thyme-roasted garlic, toasted sourdough (vg)

Roast red pepper & tomato soup, tapenade croutons, wild garlic oil (v)

MAINS

Ox cheek steak pie, hot crust pastry, bone marrow gravy

Flat-iron chicken, smoked bacon & chive butter, skin-on fries, rocket salad

Tiger prawn linguine, tomato, garlic, parsley, lemon

Wild rice salad with peas, beans, & green harissa (vg)

DESSERT

Peanut butter & banana parfait, coconut cream (v)

Espresso crème caramel, orange & pistachio biscotti (vg)

Vegan dark chocolate mousse, honeycomb, coffee salt (vg)

Custard tart, clotted cream ice cream (v)


For more information or to book your place click here.

 

Private Client Month – every Wednesday in October 
Time for Change: Action Not Words - 6 October 2022
Manchester Professionals Dinner Club at The Fountain House - 31 October 2022
Future Stars Launch Event8 November 2022
Employment Law Conference17 November 2022
Regulatory Conference - 23 November 2022

 
 
By booking a place at any of our events you are agreeing to our terms and conditions details of which can be found here.
 
 
Welcome to September and the latest edition of The Messenger, published with our partners at Legal RSS.
 
Read it here!
 
Articles this month include:
  • The launch of our Future Stars Programme
  • Coverage of our Manchester Pride Brunch
  • A welcome to our new team member Chandre
  • From Criminal Lawyer to People Smugglers – Omar’s journey
  • Business organisations’ letter to the Transport Secretary and Avanti West Coast
 
Why not join in the conversation and share YOUR news with YOUR community.
 
Tell us all about your:
  • Movers & Shakers
  • Award wins
  • Charity work
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Interesting cases
  • We'd love to hear from you!
 
The deadline for the November edition is 21st October
 
Don't forget Manchester Law Society Members get their articles published FREE OF CHARGE!  
 
Please submit your articles in a Word document or similar format, with a photo, by emailing messenger@manchesterlawsociety.org.uk

 
 
 

Your business email account is the most common entry point for criminals and is at the root of many successful cyber-attacks on lawyers. It is not surprising that the most used function in a business is the one that criminals use to exploit. What is surprising, is that the security of a firm’s email system isn’t made a higher priority.
 
In this summary we will describe how attacks start in order to give an insight into the key things that you need to defend against. We will also describe some common consequences of an attack to help to understand why this subject deserves real attention. Finally, we give ten top tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
 
Read the full article on the Mitigo blog
 
For more advice on increasing your security and business resilience, or for an independent, no strings consultation contact Mitigo on 0161 883 3083, email mls@mitigogroup.com or visit www.mitigogroup.com