A SECOND coronavirus lockdown will trigger a spike in suicides, alcoholism and domestic abuse, leading experts have warned. Further restrictions put in place due to Covid-19 will come into play later this week and doctors have now warned that the lockdown will cause “collateral damage”. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news …
Monthly Archives: November 2020
A Coroner's Powers In Respect Of Expert Reports And How Litigation Privilege Plays A Role In Th…
UK: A Coroner’s Powers In Respect Of Expert Reports And How Litigation Privilege Plays A Role In These Circumstances 02 November 2020 Hill Dickinson To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Background When assessing care given to a patient …
Law Commission begins project on Corporate Criminal Liability
The Government has asked the Law Commission to investigate the laws around corporate criminal liability and provide options to reform them. Concerns have been raised over the effectiveness of current laws in criminalising corporate entities when they commit economic crime. Calls for reform have been revived following the mixed success of recent high-profile prosecutions. Without …
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Mediation for Family Law Disputes—Is It a Cure-All, a Band-Aid Precursor to Litigation, or Something…
If during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic you, and/or your spouse, have made the decision to part ways, then there’s a good chance you have considered or read about mediation as a potential way forward. Mediation, including online mediation, is seemingly all the buzz right now. It has become an integral part of the judicial systems …
‘Divorce Filings Have Skyrocketed’: Lawyer On Impact Of COVID-19 On Marriages
(CBS Local)– 2020 has been an unprecedented year because of COVID-19 and the global pandemic has impacted virtually every part of our lives. While divorce rates have been on the rise in the United States for the last few decades, coronavirus has increased the number of divorce cases for lawyers across the country. Michelle C. Thomas …
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Mortgage repayment holiday: extension of support for homeowners struggling as a result of coronavir…
Homeowners struggling financially as a result of coronavirus will be able to pause their mortgage payments after the mortgage holiday deadline was extended. The scheme was due to end on Saturday, October 31. After the announcement of a four-week national lockdown that same day, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposes to extend the availability of …
Commonalities in Divorce
In the eight years I have been writing about divorce, it amazes me how similar the stories are. Names, faces, and specifics change, but I see commonalities in most every situation. “I finally filed for divorce myself.” “I didn’t realize he was using pornography so heavily.” “I really think he (she) must have some type …
Top Five Tips To Protect Privilege In A Data Breach – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration – Cana…
Canada: Top Five Tips To Protect Privilege In A Data Breach 25 October 2020 Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. When your organization is addressing a cyber-attack or other data breach, protecting privilege is crucial. In the aftermath of a data …
How Divorce and Breakups Can Be Steps in Healing Our Pasts
Source: 2ni / unsplash Amy has been married for six years and it’s been great. Matt, her new partner, is laid back and gentle, in contrast to her first husband Ben who was all too controlling, micromanaging, and sometimes even abusive, much like her own mother. This relationship has allowed her to learn to relax, …
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