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Issue: Vol 170, Issue 7895

15 July 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
It’s time to break bad habits, and remote working provides the perfect excuse, writes Ken Young, Keoghs partner, in this week’s NLJ
The costs of budgeting and costs management do not include VAT, the Senior Costs Judge has held in an important decision for costs lawyers
A global project to improve the mental wellbeing of lawyers has been launched by the International Bar Association (IBA), as COVID-19 adds to the stress of professional life
Two-thirds of barristers would find extended court operating hours ‘an impossibility’ due to caring responsibilities or because they are themselves vulnerable during the pandemic, the Bar Council has warned
Some people love working from home and others hate it―whatever the situation, employers need to make sure they’re prepared for legal issues that may arise when workers return
Institute urges government to make the change permanent
The NHS's focus on COVID-19 is having a 'significant and worsening' impact on non-COVID patients, a QC has warned
Jury trials were due to resume at Durham, Chester, Bolton, Snaresbrook, Inner London and Leeds Crown Courts this week, following health and safety assessments
Living in fear of the taxman? NLJ columnist Stephen Gold offers reassurance in this week’s Civil way―HMRC has updated its guidance to include the impact of coronavirus as a reasonable excuse for late payment
The Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into the Coroner Service and whether enough improvements have been made since reforms were introduced by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009
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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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