Year: 2026
Understanding the main drug groups in family proceedings
A free and practical guide for family law professionals Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, explores the growing complexity of drug misuse in family proceedings and why a clearer understanding of the main drug groups is essential for legal professionals. Drug misuse remains a recurrent feature in family proceedings, often shaping decisions around safeguarding, […]
If digital triage misses substance harm: the legal risk of assessing patients remotely
The rush to embrace telemedicine and other forms of digital healthcare tools occurred as a result of demand and necessity. However, the move away from in-person care to a more remote, automated approach is not without its drawbacks and has implications on health professionals meeting their duty ethically and under law. The implication for patients […]
Drug and alcohol testing: a summary of testing options
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs outlines the drug and alcohol testing options available for family law professionals, and how a new, free guide can help identify the most appropriate testing method for each specific case. Drug and alcohol misuse is a common feature in family court proceedings, with implications for safeguarding, contact, and […]
Drug misuse in England and Wales: implications for family law
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases. Substance misuse continues to play a significant role in family law proceedings, influencing decisions around safeguarding, parenting capacity and contact arrangements. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data (11 […]
The paperless office paradox: why cross-border deals still rely on wet ink
In the current digital world, many other industries have accepted and embraced the technological wave. From the use of electronic record management systems to adopting cloud based storage, preferring electronic data submissions, email confirmation, digital receipts, digital certificates and embracing e-signatures, technology has taken over wet ink in different ways. Despite the technological advancements, cross-border […]
