THIS ISSUE
The accepted view that a testamentary witness must be physically present is ‘misconceived’, solicitor Nicholas Bevan argues in this week’s NLJ
Five years on from its establishment, Mike Schwarz reflects on the Undercover Policing Inquiry
Neil Parpworth outlines how access to justice, through the function of the courts, must continue during the coronavirus pandemic
Watching Johnson v Starmer at the dispatch box is fascinating, says John Cooper QC
Sadie Whittam discusses civil litigation in the age of pandemic & beyond
Stacey Nevin reports on the nuances of a successful appeal for ‘relationship generated disadvantage’
Is it a misconception that a witness needs to be physically present at a will signing? Dr Nicholas Bevan reports
PD 51Z demonstrates the agility & adaptability demanded of us all during lockdown, say Julian Gun Cuninghame & Romana Canneti
PD 51Z: managing court capacity & protecting public health
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
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Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
NEWS
Family lawyers cite financial disincentives for issuing child protection orders
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
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