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COVID-19 has forced a new way of working onto many of us, but in the rush to adapt the additional cybersecurity risks should not be ignored, says Paul Schwartfeger

Lawyers acting for two families with children with autism have mounted a legal challenge to the government’s COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor exercise

The Equity Release Council modified its advice on safeguards for customers this week, in light of ongoing restrictions on social distancing

Tribunal judges have embraced the switch to video hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Law firm Withers has worked pro bono to set up, register and advise an organisation to serve high-quality meals to NHS workers during the COVID-19 crisis

Vital guidance has been issued for members of the public applying for a domestic abuse injunction

The Law Society and Bar Council have given a mixed reaction to the government’s announcement of extra support for legal aid lawyers

The Bar Council surveyed heads of chambers at 262 sets, with 145 responses to date. The main concerns raised were interruption to court work, inability to generate income and lack of cash flow to pay current costs

Claimant and defendant personal injury lawyers have collaborated to produce a set standard of practice for cases during the COVID-19 crisis

The courts in the time of coronavirus: Nageena Khalique QC & Sophia Roper report on successfully navigating a new way of working

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Carter-Ruck—Tomas Vail

Carter-Ruck strengthens International team with appointment of arbitration partner Tomas Vail

Slater Heelis—Nick Terry

Slater Heelis strengthens crime and regulatory team with appointment of Nick Terry as partner

Payne Hicks Beach—Thomas Moran & Sarah Gogan

Payne Hicks Beach strengthens private wealth offering with appointment of two new partners

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AI uncertainty clouds expert evidence

Expert witnesses face a multitude of risks and uncertainties when using artificial intelligence (AI) in their reports, IT specialists have warned

Top-to-bottom review of professional regulation ordered

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has accepted Richard Lloyd’s recommendations for the Legal Services Board (LSB) and ordered a ‘comprehensive review of the regulatory framework’, likely to continue beyond 2029

Experts put AI credibility in the spotlight

More than one-third of expert witnesses now use artificial intelligence (AI) regularly or occasionally in their work, according to Bond Solon’s 2026 expert witness survey

Pass AI efficiencies on, urge general counsel

General counsel have warned law firms not to keep artificial intelligence (AI) savings to themselves or risk losing work

Inquest legal aid faces capacity test

Some 53 firms have been successfully assessed for legal aid contracts for inquest work and will now move to the verification stage, the Legal Aid Agency has confirmed

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Covid-19

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carter-Ruck—Tomas Vail

Slater Heelis—Nick Terry

Payne Hicks Beach—Thomas Moran & Sarah Gogan