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All Law Gazette articles in 30 March 2020
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OpinionLessons learned that must not be forgotten
Remote working was often the only reasonable adjustment lawyers with disabilities needed to pursue their career.
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NewsLegal aid support package to help lawyers 'weather the coronavirus pandemic'
Law Society welcomes measures but says significantly more needs to be done to help criminal defence community.
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NewsEly Place Chambers to close in July
London set ‘deeply saddened’ to shut down after almost 20 years.
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NewsPolice and legal chiefs agree Covid-19 interview protocol
Guidance states that legal advice for suspects should take place over the phone or video-link whenever possible.
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NewsCity firms pledge £85,000 to save law centres from closure
Several law centres have sufficient reserves for only four to eight weeks.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'I am helping very vulnerable migrants to access accommodation and support at this frightening time.'
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NewsRules finally amended to extend time for civil procedures
Parties now have 56 days to file documents and make applications without seeking court permission.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright proposes shorter week and lower pay
City firm asks staff to reduce their working week by 20% in response to coronavirus.
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NewsChancellor lowers bar to emergency loans for small firms
Requirement that SMEs must first seek commercial loans is dropped, along with personal guarantees.
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News$530m Zoom trial was a success, says partner
Solicitor predicts greater use of technology once the crisis has passed.
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OpinionMother in law: finding the silver lining
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: making the most of the here and now.
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NewsWeightmans and Walker Morris confirm plans to furlough staff
Firms state intention to preserve jobs in the long term.
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News81% of chambers will fold within a year, Bar Council survey finds
Bar Council says majority of chambers will collapse if they do not receive more financial support during the pandemic.
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FeatureWhy did government not use the Civil Contingencies Act?
Everybody should accept that there is a public health emergency, but whether the Coronavirus Act is the best medicine is in doubt.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'I've had to add more structure to my day, being intentional about taking breaks and still planning my weekend.'
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NewsCovid-19: government threatened with JR over outdoor exercise limit
Prominent human rights firm says measure makes life difficult for families managing needs of children with autism.
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OpinionTrading knowledge in Tokyo
It is important we use other countries and their best practice as resources and foundations upon which we can develop our legal system.
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NewsSupreme Court awards damages to fund US surrogacy costs
Majority of justices rule that, if arrangement has reasonable prospect of success, costs can be awarded.