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This year’s Pro Bono Week (2-6 November) will take the theme of ‘through the pandemic and beyond’ in recognition of the struggles 2020 has brought
Sir Robin Knowles (pictured) has been presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to the legal profession
Marian Bloodworth, Chair of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) and employment partner, Kemp Little LLP, discusses being a special adviser to the Women and Equalities Select Committee, being inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg and enjoying live music gigs
Veronica Cowan scans the future for signs remote working is here to stay
"Often described as ‘the bible on legal aid’, the latest edition of the Legal Aid Handbook represents an essential text for legal aid practitioners"
Processing customer payments: key litigation risks for banks, examined by Chris Bushell & Ceri Morgan
Antonia Felix looks at the impact of lockdown on parents’ working lives
Criminal lawyers have decisively rejected proposals for extended operating hours (EOH) in courts, which they warn would hinder childcare arrangements and damage their health
The 10th Family, Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) launched this week
The Family Court has dealt with a record number of domestic abuse cases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while care proceedings for children lasted an extra three weeks on average and fewer children were adopted, official records show
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
Financial protections for domestic abuse victims would be strengthened and cohabiting couples be given inheritance and separation rights, under historic government proposals
Doctors and nurses could be sued for mistakes made by the artificial intelligence (AI) equipment they use to treat patients, researchers have warned
The law sector has been chosen as the testing ground for the government’s AI Growth Labs—speeding up development, testing and regulatory compliance so software can be market-ready more quickly
A range of options beyond burial, cremation and burial at sea could become legally available, under Law Commission recommendations
Artificial intelligence (AI) legal assistants will be deployed to cut delays in the Crown Court, ministers have announced
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