All Law Gazette articles in 6 April 2020 – Page 3
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NewsAnexo hoping for VW class action boost to profits
AIM-listed company is handling 8,000 cases against the car manufacturing giant.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims need unconditional legal aid - Law Society
Chancery Lane wants the government to do more to support victims amid reports of a surge in incidents during the Covid-19 crisis.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'I hear about the impact of coronavirus all over the world – in the last few days the Philippines, Dubai, Tanzania and Vietnam.'
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NewsRegulator allows fee deferral to support conveyancers during Covid-19 crisis
Council for Licensed Conveyancers says firms are furloughing staff or temporarily closing offices.
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FeatureMorrisons’ data breach win
Ruling will be a relief to companies, but that relief may be misplaced.
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NewsGovernments warned on rule of law during Covid-19 lockdown
States may derogate from European Convention - but will be answerable to the ECtHR afterwards.
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NewsDelay Baker McKenzie case until autumn, SDT urged
Unfair for final respondent to give evidence via video link, Jonathan Laidlaw QC tells tribunal.
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NewsStaff work from home and walk to India
East of England firm Tees Law sets a challenge for home workers.
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OpinionWill the LSB close the stable door before the SQE horse bolts?
We must not lose sight of fundamental reform of the solicitor training regime amid the current uncertainty.
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News‘Extremely poor’: Justice committee under cosh over private Buckland grilling
Issues raised by MPs included the release of prisoners and legal aid - but the public and media were excluded.
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NewsSRA to be legally separate arm of Law Society
Change expected to take effect in early summer, joint statement reveals.
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NewsEversheds Sutherland furloughs staff and creates hardship fund
City firm also defers pay reviews and is expected to reduce or defer partner pay distributions.
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NewsFirm cuts ties with paralegal who said PM ‘deserves’ coronavirus
VHS solicitors says Facebook post about Boris Johnson had the potential to have a detrimental effect.
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News'Too scared to speak out': young legal aid lawyers highlight Covid-19 pressures
Junior lawyers feel partners and directors are taking advantage of them in shocking report.
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FeatureRemote working tips for lawyers
Stay in touch with colleagues, set boundaries with yourself, and stick to a routine.
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OpinionCoronavirus Q&A: Advice for trainees
Common questions answered about being a trainee or sitting the LPC during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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NewsSRA offers little leeway for firms struggling to renew PII
Guidance states that firms with no cover must enter 90-day final countdown.
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NewsInsolvency litigation market grows to £1.5bn
Sector has been ‘turned upon its head’ since the Jackson reforms, research finds.
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NewsCivil society groups take SRA’s top legal technology prizes
Projects to help vulnerable people receive final awards in Legal Access Challenge.
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NewsPublic lawyers defy crisis with firm startup
Bristol and London practice will focus on health and social care, Court of Protection and judicial review.