THIS ISSUE
DocuSign, the electronic signature specialists, is running a webinar on the latest guidance on witnessing electronic signatures in Land Registration deeds, and related topics
In a second special update on the justice system, Roger Smith turns his attention to technology, private practice & low income clients
What will be in a future Procurement Bill? Paul Henty explores the possibilities
Business development & marketing converged during the pandemic: Leor Franks advises focusing on clients to stand out
David Wolchover & Anthony Heaton-Armstrong argue the evidential threshold test for prosecution has had its day
Alan Sheeley, Emilie Jones & offshore specialists from Appleby discuss the key role of third-party disclosure to tackle offshore fraud
Snippets from The Reduced Law Dictionary, by Roderick Ramage
What’s in a name? John Gould on when historical ideals fall out of step with the modern day
Bargaining rights denied: Ian Smith reports on Deliveroo drivers, detriments & debatable opinions
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman
Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate
Ellisons—Carla Jones
Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford
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Freeths—Louise Mahon
Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire
NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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