The purpose of this short note is to ask for the cooperation of practitioners in helping HMCTS address a critical work problem in the Greater Manchester financial remedies court Financial remedies work has been accorded the least priority in the latest agreement between HMCTS and the PFD whilst the country is in lockdown during the

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has created a challenging time for individuals and businesses alike. To help, The Solicitors’ Charity has created a support hub where you can find and access all the information you might need. The Solicitors’ Charity (SBA) has announced it will also be accepting applications to a £1,000,000 Personal Hardship Fund designed

Strange times eh?  EVERYTHING has changed in the last three weeks.  The travel, leisure and hospitality were staring over the edge of a cliff, not just those sectors, but pretty much every sector in the UK economy. The Government’s Job Retention scheme is a lifeline for many businesses in the UK. For the rest of

Introduction BT MeetMe is a secure conference call which has been used in Civil Hearings for some time. In the current situation it may be required for use where Skype cannot be used. It is essential to the effective operation of the system that you have provided listing with your phone number on the day

Helping Law Firms through a working crisis! Given the uncertainty in our country and around the world, it has become increasing important to focus on the way businesses share information. As many people are working remotely, we as businesses have a responsibility to ensure that staff members can access critical information when they need to,

We’re consolidating the work of courts and tribunals into fewer buildings – some are open to the public, some buildings are staffed but are not open to the public, and some courts are suspended and the buildings are temporarily closed. We’ve published updated guidance on security, cleaning and social-distancing arrangements in court and tribunal buildings

inCase who provide a communication platform for law firms to help your staff liaise with your clients, are amazingly giving FREE UNLIMITED use until 30th June 2020. Such Amin, the CEO who is a Past President of Manchester Law Society and a current Council Member said he was going to send a video out to

Good afternoon, I have attached a letter from Susan Acland-Hood to inform you of a temporary change to the way in which courts and tribunals will operate during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result of the unprecedented challenges we are facing, we have significantly increased capacity for phone and video hearings to provide alternatives