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NLJ this week: Debts & discounts

11 December 2020
Issue: 7914 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Costs
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A debt respite scheme is on its way, writes former district judge Stephen Gold in this week’s ‘Civil Way’

From 4 May 2021, debtors will be given a six-week breathing space and a mental health crisis moratorium, accessed through an approved debt counsellor. Gold explains what is involved, what courts and tribunals may do and which debts are included.

In a packed column, he also addresses Part 36 offers to settle, postponement of limitations periods for claims based on fraud, concealment or mistake, and explains how discounts for online court fees ‘to lure in the punters’ have been a stunning success.

Always valuable, especially in turbulent times, find Gold here.  

Issue: 7914 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Costs
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

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

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

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ

The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear

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