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04 December 2020
Issue: 7913 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Employment , Brexit
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NLJ this week: Confused by guidance?

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A ‘plethora of rather confusing “guidance” has emerged’ in response to COVID-19, but what is its legal status? 

Solicitor Juliet Carp, who specialises in English employment law, delves into the mix and highlights some concerns, in this week’s NLJ. For employers, ‘timing matters’ and ‘clarity makes a huge difference to practical day-to-day decisions’.

Carp offers suggestions to lawyers on what they may want to look out for during these unprecedented times, and looks ahead to post-Brexit transition employment law, before drawing an alarming conclusion. 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb

NEWS
Mr Justice Nicklin’s decision to order costs on an indemnity basis may be a ‘significant win’ but it’s still ‘far from game, set and match’ for Associated Newspapers, a former costs judge has said
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners
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