THIS ISSUE
Partner content: With many practices struggling to support their clients throughout lockdown, largely due to outdated technology, there has been a big push to move business communications to the cloud. But, what does a move to the cloud mean for your practice? Duncan Ward, CEO of Network Telecom, explains the benefits of moving sooner rather than later
Furloughed employees who are subsequently made redundant should not lose out on redundancy pay, under legislation in force since 31 July
The disturbing story of how the law came to support the trans-Atlantic slave trade is told in NLJ this week
By Monica Barton, Lorène Sani and Delphine Zhuang of international law firm Winston & Strawn
This week DDJ Stephen Gold looks at pandemic-inspired insolvency measures and untangles the often-changing rules on possession, in his Civil way column
Winding down; Taxman to retake priority; Possessions: very latest; Mauve is in
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
John McElroy & Luke Grimes examine climate change litigation in England and Wales
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Bellevue Law—Sara Mason
Bellevue Law expands workplace law offering with specialist healthcare regulatory appointment
Seddons GSC—Peter Ames
Seddons GSC strengthens Dispute Resolution team with partner hire
Taylor Rose—four promotions
Taylor Rose announces partner promotions
NEWS
Pressure is mounting for a dedicated UK AI law, but deciding what it should achieve remains the central challenge
Legal professional privilege has checked the SRA’s investigative powers, exposing difficult questions about tackling suspected abusive litigation
Refusing mediation need not trigger a costs penalty, but litigators must justify their position
Group claims, disputed costs and judicial recruitment dominate the latest courtroom round-up
Landlords face fresh registration duties as procedural reforms reshape the civil courts
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