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August 2020

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Opinion: Stuart Munro
While the pilot scheme has encouraged some to believe that remote summary trials can become the norm, serious questions remain to be answered if basic rights are to be protected, as they must
President's column: August 2020
Technology has enabled much to happen that would not otherwise have – but is not a panacea when it comes to upholding justice and the rights of the citizen, which globally are under increased threat
People on the move: August 2020
Collected news of new appointments and practice changes
Reinventing the office
When law firm offices reopen, will it be back to work as before? How much will have changed through experience of remote working? The Journal revisited firms we quizzed as lockdown began
Top 10 cybersecurity checks for your return
In association with Mitigo: 10 top tips to help firms avoid a cyber incident and reduce the risk of a breach when returning to the office
https://lawware.co.uk/

Regulars

  • People on the move: August 2020
  • Book reviews: August 2020
  • Reading for pleasure: August 2020

Perspectives

  • Opinion: Stuart Munro
  • President's column: August 2020
  • Editorial: August 2020
  • Letters: August 2020
  • Profile: Rachel Wood

Features

  • Reinventing the office
  • Power of the group
  • Recovery time for contracts?
  • Relevant persons: the final word?
  • Unfair prejudice – a game of two halves
  • Claims from over the border: the Villiers legacy

Briefings

  • Criminal court briefing: Coronapocalypse?
  • Employment: Unfairly anonymous?
  • Family: When experts miss the mark
  • Human rights: Judicial review refusal does not need oral hearing
  • Pensions: Members' benefits: compensation and protection action
  • Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal
  • Property: Code to recovery
  • In-house: “So, how are you?”

In practice

  • Another levy? Ministers consult
  • Will Relief Scotland appeals for firms
  • Rule change: incorporated practices
  • Fine margins are not so fine
  • Training beyond the law
  • Get ready for DAC6
  • Wills and executries: red flags and claims
  • Ask Ash: August 2020

Online exclusive

  • Legal tech: a way to catch up
  • Charities: members have “fiduciary” duties
  • The broken shield: a compliance nightmare?
  • Tradecraft: money and practicalities

In this issue

  • Top 10 cybersecurity checks for your return
  • There are only 3 problems your law firm faces
  • Letters in a digital age

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