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How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part one
The impact that the pandemic has had on our justice system has been as seismic as anywhere else in society and will take as long as any other to recover. Part one of this blog series sheds light on the justice crisis before Covid-19 and the types of legal issues experienced over the past four years.
IR35: Will the rule changes from April 2021 affect your business?
This whitepaper provides an overview of the implications of HMRC's rules known as IR35. It explores how the rule changes in April 2021 will affect businesses and outlines why businesses need to ensure that they have robust processes in place for reviewing working arrangements.
What is IR35 and what is changing this year?
This content looks at #IR35 and the changes made to the 'off-payroll working rules'.
ARAG acquires DAS operations in Canada and continues to pursue its international expansion strategy
The German ARAG Group, a global leader in legal expenses insurance (LEI) and currently active in 19 countries, has acquired DAS Legal Protection Inc. in Canada which is part of the Munich Re / ERGO Group. View this content to find out more.
Employment tribunal numbers and backlog still growing
The influx of employment tribunal claims and the backlog of cases, which already reached record highs in February, is unlikely to have peaked, according to leading legal advice and protection provider ARAG. This blog highlights the pressures facing the tribunal system.
The implications of the Civil Liability Act
In this video, ARAG underwriting director David Haynes explains the consequences for legal expenses insurance providers and why the Civil Liability Act makes motor legal protection more important than ever.
Uncertainty persists over 'whiplash' reforms
It may be more than two years since the legislation was passed and there is still plenty of uncertainty around the detail, but a date has finally been set for the implementation of the Civil Liability Act and the so-called “whiplash reforms”. This blog highlights the latest developments.
The importance of full disclosure when sourcing ATE insurance for your client
It goes without saying that mutual trust between solicitors applying for ATE insurance and those assessing/underwriting the risk is of key importance. This blog highlights the importance of full disclosure when sourcing ATE insurance for your client.
Civil litigation post-Covid
This position paper focuses on FOIL's proposals for civil litigation reform that reflect the lessons learned during the Covid crisis.
Brexit: How will the EU Settlement Scheme affect employers?
In this article, Hannah Thomas, Markel Law’s employment law solicitor, summarises the EU settlement immigration scheme in place for European Economic Area nationals, Swiss nationals and their family members who wish to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021 and what it means for employers.