UP to 15,000 pubs could close for good if they are not allowed to reopen until the end of September, an industry boss has warned. Emma McClarkin, head of the British Beer and Pub Association, said the pandemic had been “devastating” for the sector financially. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news …
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COVID-19: Law firms brace themselves for surge in divorce rates during coronavirus lockdown – Realbu…
Many law firms are bracing themselves for a surge in divorce rates during the coronavirus lockdown. China, who was the first country to enter into lockdown due to COVID-19 saw divorce filings start to rise at the end of March as couples emerged from quarantine. Naturally, life in quarantine has brought a new strain of …
A flood of Covid-19 litigation looms, with lots of sharks – Business Day
London — When disaster and tragedy strike the US, Ken Feinberg is usually the man left holding the purse. As a so-called “special master” of compensation funds, the 74-year-old has distributed more than $20bn over his unique career, somehow putting a dollar price on incalculable loss and suffering. Soldiers exposed to toxic Agent Orange, victims …
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Boris Johnson granted second divorce paving way for PM to marry Carrie Symonds – Mirror Online
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s second divorce has been granted, leaving him free to plan his third wedding when the lockdown restrictions are relaxed. Marina Wheeler applied for a decree absolute in February and the Mirror understands that it was granted before Mr Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds gave birth to his child last week. Ms Wheeler, …
Lawyers warn employers could face legal claims after lockdown eases
Lawyers and trade unions say UK employers could face a barrage of legal action from employees over inadequate measures to protect them from the spread of Covid-19 when lockdown eases. Alok Sharma, business secretary, will this weekend produce “workplace by workplace” guidance on how companies can safely reopen to workers, requiring a myriad of different …
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Are ‘remote’ hearings suitable for all family cases? – Family Law
The Court Service, like many other sectors, has moved rapidly to deal with the effects of Covid-19. Broadly, only 45% of courts remain open to the public for ‘essential’ face-to-face hearings, one third of courts are closed and slightly over 20% are temporarily closed. For those going through the family courts we have seen a …
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New tax changes that may impact on divorcing couples – Family Law
Main home relief: Periods of absence halved to 9 months If you have lived in your property for the whole time you have owned it there is no capital gains tax due when you sell or transfer the home. This relief is called principal private residence relief (PPR). The relief is only available for the …
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Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims
Image copyright Getty Images People living with domestic abuse will be able to access safe spaces at Boots pharmacies from Friday. Those needing help can ask staff at the counter to use the consultation room, where they will be able to contact services for help and advice. Charity Hestia said it launched the scheme in …
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Coronavirus: Juries could be cut from 12 members to seven to restart court trials amid mounting back…
Seven jurors rather than the normal 12 could decide guilt or innocence in court trials as part of “radical” proposals to clear a mounting backlog of cases. The lord chief justice and the justice secretary have publicly supported the change, which was also made during the Second World War. Remote jury trials, where evidence is heard …
Many high street law firms face collapse, research suggests
Thousands of high street and sole practitioner firms may shut within six months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, alarming new research by the Law Society suggests. Cash flow pressures and lower fee income have put more than half of all the legal practices in England and Wales at risk. The finding is extrapolated …
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