THIS ISSUE
Charles Pigott discusses government moves to protect furloughed employees’ redundancy pay
Antonia Felix looks at the impact of lockdown on parents’ working lives
Satvinder Juss investigates the shocking legal justifications that were used to excuse slavery
Cohabiting partners will be entitled to a bereavement payment along with married partners next week, following a change to the Fatal Accident Act
Criminal lawyers have decisively rejected proposals for extended operating hours (EOH) in courts, which they warn would hinder childcare arrangements and damage their health
Home Office under fire for treatment of asylum seeker
The 10th Family, Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) launched this week
Coalition of civil rights groups call for Act to be scrapped
The Family Court has dealt with a record number of domestic abuse cases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while care proceedings for children lasted an extra three weeks on average and fewer children were adopted, official records show
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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