All Practice points articles – Page 28
-
FeatureThe challenge for SME law firms in the Covid-19 era
Parliament is disproportionately full of former lawyers. They should understand the pressures the SME legal sector faces.
-
FeatureWhiplash portal: views from the claimant and defendant
Development of new regime for low value RTA claims has been a marathon rather than a sprint, but we are now close to a new system.
-
-
-
FeatureCovid-19: Entitlement of defendants awaiting trial to apply for bail
Practical impact of coronavirus on such things as remand times and resources make it inevitable that bail positions should be reviewed.
-
FeatureProlonged disorders of consciousness, the courts and clinicians
New guidance includes recent changes in the law governing procedures for the continuation or withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration.
-
FeatureRemote working tips for lawyers
Stay in touch with colleagues, set boundaries with yourself, and stick to a routine.
-
FeaturePublic law for regulators in the time of coronavirus
Prioritise the most urgent and serious needs and act as flexibly as you can within your own legal framework/policies.
-
FeatureAvailability of two-plus-two marriage ceremonies
Figures suggest that in some areas it is virtually impossible for a couple to book a two-plus-two ceremony within a few months of deciding to marry.
-
OpinionSuccessfully managing remote legal teams
What can firms do to ensure their teams remain motivated during this unprecedented time?
-
OpinionCoronavirus Q&A: Executing wills
Common queries answered about how best to execute wills during the Covid-19 outbreak.
-
-
-
-
FeatureHow will the coronavirus impact family law?
Outbreak could have a big effect on family cases, particularly those with an international element.
-
-
-
-
FeatureClarity on ‘dominant purpose’ test
The Court of Appeal has provided important guidance in relation to LAP in two recent judgments.
-
FeatureA clause for concern in the workplace
Employment law and Brexit: The Withdrawal Agreement Bill has received royal assent and become law.