THIS ISSUE
Pensions lawyers can expect a busy time ahead, journalist Stephanie Hawthorne writes in this week’s NLJ
Confused by the lockdown laws? You’re not alone. Writing in this week’s NLJ, Peter Thompson QC takes a tongue-in-cheek but informative look at COVID-19 rule
Lockdown laws from a loving perspective, by Peter Thompson QC
With planes grounded and holidays cancelled, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the air travel industry
NLJ's Charities Appeals Supplement has been published in this week's issue
Police interviews during the COVID-19 crisis: Michael Zander on the new rules
COVID-19: Harriet Morgan & Chloe Price share their projections for the future of the charity sector
Katherine Deal QC & Christopher Loxton, 3 Hare Court
Jury trials have resumed at a further five courts, bringing the total up to 16
Wills and probate practitioners saw no change in business levels, conveyancing was hardest hit, 60% of firms furloughed employees and 15% had to make redundancies, a survey of law firms has found
MOVERS & SHAKERS
EIP—Stuart Malcolm
EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner
Ellisons—Francesca Brown
Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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