THIS ISSUE
The government has published its Coronavirus action plan but said little about the wider possibilities & implications, such as ‘area quarantine‘, says David Lawson
Laura Uberoi explains why lawyers should embrace a no- or low-alcohol-focused approach to work events
David Greene commends the government’s commitment to Lugano & hopes that similar good sense will prevail in the EU
District Judge Corkill advocates the need to choose the correct method of settlement
Despite clear rights to freedom of expression, those using Twitter would do well to consider the possible consequences, says Nicholas Dobson
What does Brexit mean for the Competition & Markets Authority, asks Diana Johnson
Sajid Suleman scans the horizon for some tips on aviation law after Brexit
Ian Smith tackles another fine mess or two, including Laurel & Hardy in the Employment Appeal Tribunal
The electronic bill of costs is likely to be extended, starting with Court of Protection bills, an Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) roundtable of specialist judges and lawyers has heard
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Slater Heelis—Probate & Court of Protection team
Slater Heelis brings Probate and Court of Protection expertise together with new dedicated team
Clarke Willmott—Antonia Power
Antonia Power joins Clarke Willmott in Taunton
Haynes Boone—Chris Acton
Chris Acton joins Haynes Boone as chair of UK derivatives platform
NEWS
Civil practitioners face changes spanning debt recovery, workplace harassment and possession claims, alongside guidance on insolvency challenges and children proceedings
Finding matrimonial wealth is as challenging as dividing it, as family disputes draw practitioners into asset tracing, offshore structures and insolvency
Agreement between opponents offers no guarantee that a court will approve a retrospective increase to a costs budget
Climate change belongs on every lawyer’s agenda, with risks extending far beyond environmental practice into commercial advice, litigation and access to justice
Workplace bullying and harassment can no longer be left solely to HR, as financial regulation scrutinises culture, character and fitness
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