Serial domestic abusers or stalkers should be registered and monitored in the same way as serious violent and sexual offenders, a group of cross-party MPs have said, as they put forward a proposed change to domestic abuse laws currently passing through parliament. The amendment to the domestic abuse bill for England and Wales, which is …
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Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock hoped things would work out between them, but quarantine only made things worse. A source tells ET that some of the couple’s friends were surprised by the news that the “Since U Been Gone” singer filed for divorce, but “those closest to them know it’s been difficult.” The source says: “Kelly …
Canada: COVID-19 And Litigation Risk: Does Your Back-to-work Strategy Plan For Litigation Risks? 11 June 2020 McCarthy Tétrault LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In the first instalment of our three-part series covering litigation and COVID-19, we discuss …
Andrew Mackenzie: Arbitration – the flexible alternative to civil litigation Published 12 June 2020 Andrew Mackenzie Arbitration is a commercial, cost-effective and confidential method of resolving disputes. However, with the COVID-19 lockdown impacting court business and creating a backlog of litigation work, arbitration’s flexibility might now be its most valuable attribute, writes Andrew Mackenzie. Arbitration, …
As employees are increasingly working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many communications that would typically occur face-to-face are now taking place over chat systems, such as Skype, Bloomberg Messaging, and Slack. Chats are often more informal and unfiltered than other forms of written communication such as email, and often do not provide context for …
It is your decision if you want to continue pre-existing contact arrangements during COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images Lee Bailham from the family law team at Leeds Day Solicitors explains what contact arrangements are available for separated parents and how they can help you make the best decision for your child. Q: What options do …
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. COVID-19 has dramatically altered the litigation landscape. It is not only that new types of legal disputes are emerging. More fundamentally, the economic and strategic considerations affecting organizations’ litigation decisions are shifting. This article examines that shift, and explores …
A HUSBAND strangled his wife because he did not want to pay for a costly divorce, prosecutors allege. Joseph Elledge pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the presumed death of his Chinese wife, 28-year-old Mengqui Ji Elledge. 2 Joseph Elledge, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murderCredit: AP:Associated Press 2 Mengqui Ji Elledge’s body has …