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Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) has published guidance in association with the Association of Democratic Services Officers (ASDO) and David Kitson from Bevan Brittan, on the subject of local authority meetings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 
The Law Society has published its response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code. The Law Society welcomes the greater clarity on terms such as ‘beautiful’ but has made several suggestions for improvement of the framework and code.
The urgency of COVID-19 does not provide a licence to short-change essential public law principles, says Nicholas Dobson
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced a consultation into the reform of the Right to Contest, following a new Right to Regenerate proposal which allows the public to require councils and the public sector to sell unused land and assets so that they may convert derelict buildings and vacant plots of land into new homes or community spaces
R (on the application of Z) v Hackney London Borough Council: Nicholas Dobson navigates the Supreme Court’s path through a hall of mirrors
Construction companies urged to review processes

James Arrowsmith reflects on the possible impact of Poole v GN on defining negligence in the performance of statutory functions

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the limits of duty of care to children, in a case with potential impact for other negligence claims against public bodies

Nicholas Dobson explains why public authority officials exercising discretion must do more than simply endorse recommendations

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NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

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Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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