CORONAVIRUS: ADVICE FOR THE LEGAL COMMUNITY – FROM THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

The potential impact of coronavirus on the legal community was discussed on Twitter yesterday.  This may be a good time to provide links to practical guidance given by lawyers  in relation to legal practice.  Here we look at official advice, advice from law firms and general, practical, guides on preventing problems and dealing with the virus. (This page may be updated regularly and, as ever, I welcome useful links being sent to me).

OFFICIAL GUIDANCE

Gov UK has a page Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice 

This appears to be updated daily and provides information about the virus.

The World Health Organisation Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

Acas publishes new advice on handling coronavirus at work

LAW FIRMS

Clyde & Co  Coronavirus information hub. 

Royds Withy King have practical guidance in Coronavirus – a guide for employers.

Harmers Client Alert: Work in the Time of Coronavirus

Linklaters  Novel Coronavirus: practice guide of significant commercial and legal issues

Pinsent-Masons Managing the business impact of the coronavirus

Duncan Cotterill Issues Coronavirus may create in a workplace

Kennedys – Coronavirus – impact on insurers. 

From the USA

The National Law Review Coronavirus Continues to Spread: What Employers Should Be Doing

The National law Law Review Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Employers to Consider Precautionary Steps

GENERAL GUIDES

Lawyers Weekly How remote working can help firms safeguard against the coronavirus threat

Spinoff offers practical advice in A practical guide to getting ready for the arrival of the coronavirus in New Zealand

The Telegraph Coronavirus symptoms: what to look for, who to contact and how to treat it

The Guardian What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?