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NewsHow to work with HMCTS digitally: temporary probate arrangements
HM Courts Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has written to probate practitioners explaining its temporary working arrangements during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
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Insolvency: temporary Practice Direction
From 6 April to 1 October 2020, a temporary Insolvency Practice Direction (IPD) has come into force to help courts respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Panel discussion: seizing the India opportunity, 3 March
We hosted a panel discussion in collaboration with ASA and Associates LLP on seizing the India opportunity, moderated by Stephen Denyer, director of strategic relationships. Preeti Sawhney, international policy adviser (South Asia and ASEAN), and Catherine Brims, international policy adviser (North Asia and the Pacific), also participated. ...
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Meeting with Indian Ministry of Law and Justice delegation
President Simon Davis met with the Indian Ministry of Law and Justice delegation on 25 February. They were joined by Mickael Laurans, head of international, Stephen Denyer, director of strategic relationships, Donna Evans, international policy manager, and Preeti Sawhney, international policy adviser. The meeting was an opportunity to collaborate ...
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Law Society sends letter concerning Polish judge
On 7 April 2020, the Law Society sent a letter to the President of the Republic of Poland expressing alarm that the National Prosecution Office in Poland has filed a motion to the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court to waive the immunity of Judge Igor Tuleya, ...
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Best of the web – April 2020
Many of our ways of working are changing. We round up a selection of practice management comment, features and news from across the web.
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The Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey 2020 report
The results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2020 are out.
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Regulating beauty treatment – client stories wanted
In May 2020, an EU regulation (EU 2017/745) is coming into force classing fat removal devices, dermal fillers, lasers, intense pulsed light machines and suspension threads as medical devices.
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Practice Direction update on extending time limits during coronavirus (COVID-19)
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 118th update to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) allows parties to extend time limits, and clarifies the rules on recorded hearings.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We’re making representations on your behalf in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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New Report: “A Window of Opportunity: Support to the Rule of Law in Guatemala”
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new joint report on Rule of Law in Guatemala
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for conveyancers advising clients on house moves
The Law Society has released guidance which should be read with the government advice on home moving .
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COVID-19 legal relief initiative
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Law Society partner Clio has launched a $1million USD legal relief initiative.
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New forms to apply for a grant of representation
On 23 March 2020, HM Courts Tribunals Service (HMCTS) launched new standard grant of representation application forms for legal professionals.
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Update on legal practitioner keyworkers
Advocates and solicitors who work on imminent or ongoing court or tribunal hearings are included in the government’s list of key workers during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Budget update – March 2020
We’ve summarised key developments in the Spring Budget impacting property practitioners.
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IR35 changes delayed to 2021
Following a review of its plans in January 2020, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that changes to off-payroll working rules known as IR35 in the private sector will go ahead.
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New RICS Code for leasing business premises
We’ve worked with RICS to develop its new Code for leasing business premises, which published in February 2020.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and residential conveyancing transactions
We’ve had many questions from our members about the possible impacts of COVID-19 on conveyancing transactions.
