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*SPONSORED CONTENT* The AlphaBiolabs September News update is available below:
📣The AlphaBiolabs September News Update is here!
In this edition:
• The top 10 drug & alcohol testing myths, busted
• Our latest Giving Back donation
• Resolution Awards nominees and winners
• Upcoming events
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Your evidence is only as strong as the laboratory behind it.
At AlphaBiolabs:
✔️Every Expert Report is clear, objective, peer-reviewed, and prepared to exceptionally high standards
✔️All testing is performed in the UK at our purpose-built laboratory, never sent abroad
✔️Every result goes through the same rigorous, accredited in-house process
Find out more about how we can support you with reliable, court-ready evidence.
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#FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting
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𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐊𝐂 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐊𝐂
We are delighted to share that Barbara Mills KC, Joint Head of Chambers at 4PB and former Chair of
@thebarcouncil of England and Wales 2025, received her Letters Patent from His Majesty The King on 28 August 2026, formally marking the beginning of her life peerage.
Barbara will be known as Baroness Barbara Mills of Greenwich KC. Greenwich is where Barbara and her family began their life in London, and her decision to include the borough in her title is a tribute to her mother and those beginnings.
Barbara will be formally introduced to the House of Lords on 15 October 2026, when she will take the oath, sign the Test Roll and take her seat in the Chamber.
Barbara will continue to practise from 4PB and will remain Joint Head of Chambers. As she begins this next chapter, she will step down from her judicial roles as a Recorder and Deputy High Court Judge.
Everyone at 4PB is immensely proud to congratulate Baroness Barbara Mills of Greenwich KC on receiving her Letters Patent.
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Your evidence is only as strong as the laboratory behind it.
At AlphaBiolabs:
✔️Every Expert Report is clear, objective, peer-reviewed, and prepared to exceptionally high standards
✔️All testing is performed in the UK at our purpose-built laboratory, never sent abroad
✔️Every result goes through the same rigorous, accredited in-house process
Find out more about how we can support you with reliable, court-ready evidence.
alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/cont…
#FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting
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Your evidence is only as strong as the laboratory behind it.
At AlphaBiolabs:
✔️Every Expert Report is clear, objective, peer-reviewed, and prepared to exceptionally high standards
✔️All testing is performed in the UK at our purpose-built laboratory, never sent abroad
✔️Every result goes through the same rigorous, accredited in-house process
Find out more about how we can support you with reliable, court-ready evidence.
alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/cont…
#FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting
*SPONSORED CONTENT* AlphaBiolabs' latest blog covers the latest data on alcohol misuse in the UK. Find out more below:
#FamilyLaw #AlcoholTesting
Nearly 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths were registered in the UK in 2024; still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, despite a fall from the record high in 2023.
For those working in family proceedings and safeguarding, Alcohol Awareness Week (6–12 July) is a useful moment to revisit what different alcohol tests can and can't establish, and when each is most appropriate.
Our latest blog covers the latest data on alcohol misuse in the UK, the signs of misuse, and a breakdown of the types of alcohol tests available.
Read more:
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#FamilyLaw #AlcoholTesting #AlcoholAwarenessWeek
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*SPONSORED CONTENT* AlphaBioLabs is offering two free reference guides on drug & alcohol testing in family law cases - find out more below:
With over 20 years’ experience supporting family law solicitors, social workers and local authorities, we know how confusing drug & alcohol testing can seem.
That’s why we’ve developed two FREE reference guides, helping you better understand the different types of drug and alcohol tests available, as well as the main drug groups:
• Drug & Alcohol Testing: a summary of testing options
• The Main Drug Groups in the UK: legislation, medical applications and symptoms of misuse
Together, they form a very useful and practical resource for practitioners at every stage of a case, from understanding substance classification to choosing the right testing method.
Request your free print or digital copies via the link below ⬇️
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A reminder that the deadline for the 4PB Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize is tomorrow!
The winning essay will be published in the @NewLawJournal, and the winner will receive a £500 monetary prize, an invitation to a mini-pupillage, and an invitation to the London International Dispute Week Seminar hosted by 4PB, IPOS Mediation, and HCR Law.
Click the link for more information or to make a submission: 4pb.com/alan-inglis-memorial…
We are delighted to relaunch this year's memorial essay competition in honour of Alan Inglis, our much-loved friend and colleague. Alan was a remarkable advocate, uniquely qualified to practise in England & Wales and Scotland, and was widely respected as a fearless defender of LGBTQ+ rights. The competition is an opportunity to honour and remember Alan's legacy and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓+ 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬?" (𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬?).
The submission deadline is on 27th May, with the winner to be announced at the London International Dispute Week Seminar, hosted by 4PB, IPOS Mediation and HCR Law, on 4th June, to coincide with Pride Month.
The winner will receive:
- A £500 monetary prize,
- An invitation for a mini-pupillage
- The essay will be published in a leading legal publication.
- An invitation to the London International Dispute Week Seminar hosted by 4PB, IPOS Mediation and HCR Law
The runner-up will receive:
- A £250 monetary prize
- An invitation to the London International Dispute Week Seminar hosted by 4PB, IPOS Mediation and HCR Law
Click the link to find out more and make a submission: 4pb.com/alan-inglis-memorial…
#FamilyLaw #EssayCompetition #LawStudent #AspiringBarrister
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🎉 Giving Back Announcement 🎉
We’re delighted to share that our latest Giving Back winner is Alex Swindells, Solicitor in the Care Department at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers @PearsonSFA.
Alex nominated Endometriosis Awareness North to receive a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs.
The charity works to increase awareness of endometriosis and to reduce the significant delays many women face when seeking a diagnosis.
Read our blog for more on our latest Giving Back donation 👉
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#GivingBack #CommunitySupport #CharityDonation #Endometriosis
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We tell @NewLawJournal that it’s a positive step that the UK government is commissioning research to find out if AI could be used to produce accurate transcripts more quickly and at a lower cost. However, robust safeguards are needed.
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**SPONSORED CONTENT** AlphaBioLabs is offering a new guide for family law professionals on drug testing in family law cases - find out more below:
Drug cases in family proceedings are rarely single-substance anymore. Poly-drug use, prescription drug misuse and New Psychoactive Substances are all appearing in legally-instructed testing, and many won't show on a standard panel unless specifically requested.
Our new guide for family law professionals explains what to look for and why it matters.
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‘In all three cases, Court of Appeal fails to engage with why these men were wrongly convicted. Instead, it takes narrowest view to overturn & does so in the most begrudging way.’ Me in @NewLawJournal on Peter Sullivan, Oliver Campbell and Justin Plummer newlawjournal.co.uk/content/…
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**SPONSORED CONTENT** AlphaBiolabs' new, FREE, user-friendly guide, 'Drug & Alcohol Testing: A Summary of Testing Options', is now available:
🔍 Choosing the right drug or alcohol test can make or break a case.
With so many test types available – including hair, nails, blood, oral fluid, urine, breath, and SCRAM CAM® - how do you know which is most appropriate for your client?
Our new, FREE, user-friendly guide, Drug & Alcohol Testing: A Summary of Testing Options, has been designed to help family law professionals and social workers identify the most appropriate testing method for each case.
This practical reference tool includes:
•Side-by-side comparison of test types and detection windows
•Explanation of alcohol biomarkers and what can be reported
•Explanation of segmented vs overview hair testing
To request print or digital copies of the guide, or a quote for drug and alcohol testing, call our New Enquiry team on 0333 600 1300, email [email protected], or complete our online quote form: alphabiolabs.co.uk/legal-tes….
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We tell @NewLawJournal that @LSBEngandWales’ ‘light touch’ assurance model adopted in 2022 is problematic as it relies on frontline regulators self-reporting the adequacy of their performance, with no absolute requirement for evidence.
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We speak to @NewLawJournal on the latest quarterly civil justice statistics, which show that civil and judicial review claims are being processed faster than this time last year despite the increasing number of judicial reviews.
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🫶 Giving Back announcement! 🫶
We’re delighted to share that our latest Giving Back winner is Sophie Charlton, at Vardags in London.
Sophie nominated Reunite International, a charity that tackles international parental child abduction and offers advice, information and support to parents, family members and guardians who have had a child abducted, or who fear abduction. The organisation also provides a mediation service in cases of cross-border family disputes involving children.
Sophie said: “In the Children Team at Vardags, we regularly support families affected by international parental child abduction, and Reunite International’s expertise is an essential resource in these cases. This donation recognises the vital role Reunite International plays in safeguarding children’s welfare, and the crucial support they provide to families experiencing an incredibly distressing and uncertain time.”
Alison Shalaby, Chief Executive Officer at Reunite International, said: “We really appreciate Sophie’s nomination and AlphaBiolabs’ donation. Donations like this help us continue to support children, parents and families in the UK and worldwide, who are trying to navigate their way through the legal minefield of international parental child abduction. "
We are proud to donate to such an important cause.
Our next Giving Back winner will be announced in May. Learn more here: alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/alph…
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Speaking with @NewLawJournal, Partner @MarkHastingsLaw discusses co-founding Quillon Law, scaling the firm in high-value and complex commercial litigation, and why the profession should rethink traditional partnership timelines.
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