Practice points – Page 18
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Whiplash 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.
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Covid-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.
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Prolonged 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.
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Remote working tips for lawyers
Stay in touch with colleagues, set boundaries with yourself, and stick to a routine.
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Public 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.
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Availability 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.
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Opinion
Successfully managing remote legal teams
What can firms do to ensure their teams remain motivated during this unprecedented time?
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Coronavirus Q&A: Executing wills
Common queries answered about how best to execute wills during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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How will the coronavirus impact family law?
Outbreak could have a big effect on family cases, particularly those with an international element.
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More tales of the unexpected
This article enlarges upon the piece on SDLT published on 27 January (‘Close the knowledge gap to avoid costly mistakes’). It gives six more examples of how complex, arbitrary and arguably unfair the stamp duty rules on residential property transactions can be. It also corrects facts in the ‘town house’ ...
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Clarity on ‘dominant purpose’ test
The Court of Appeal has provided important guidance in relation to LAP in two recent judgments.
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A clause for concern in the workplace
Employment law and Brexit: The Withdrawal Agreement Bill has received royal assent and become law.