THIS ISSUE
Social distancing may cause problems for wills and probate lawyers, barrister Veronica Cowan writes in this week’s NLJ.
Insolvency lawyers have been advising a ‘light touch’ administration for companies in trouble during the COVID-19 crisis, a barrister says
Stephen Levinson welcomes the Law Commission’s (excellent) report on Employment Law Hearing Structures
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches, David Locke urges us all to recognise the little signs in those we know well & in ourselves that suggest all is not right
Veronica Cowan outlines the difficulties facing wills & probate practitioners during lockdown
Business interruption insurance & COVID-19: causation & quantum issues. Theo Barclay & Joshua Munro report
Chloe Shuffrey discusses ‘light touch’ administration as a rescue tool during the pandemic
Employers could face legal proceedings if they fail to take account of coronavirus fears, lawyers have warned
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Anthony Collins—20 promotions
20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins
Sidley—Elaine Whiteford
Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London
Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing
NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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