"From one girly swot to another." tribute by Christina Blacklaws Christina Blacklaws (she/her) to Lady Hale ahead of Hale's retirement from the Supreme Court lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and…

Perhaps next year Eduardo.

Powerful speech by ⁦Laura Devine Immigration⁩ It’s OK to say NO. As ⁦Michelle Obama⁩ said men have an important role too! ⁦Christina Blacklaws (she/her)⁩ has always supported male champions & ⁦IBA Events⁩ women interest group has always promoted men on its panels

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“You can have fantastic law today which is gone tomorrow. Rights can’t be taken for granted.” Malini Mehta at DoughtyStPublic #DoughtyStWomen #IWD2020 Sadly this is definitely the case in UK immigration.

UK and Ireland added to UK travel ban from Monday at midnight. US citizens and LPRs exempt.

US green card holders, now is the time to apply to naturalize if eligible.

For visitors who entered the U.S. at JFK or Newark, it is possible to extend visa waiver/ESTA if unable to depart the U.S. realted to #COVIDー19 from AILA / CBP liaison

Some of your customers are long standing rather than old

This week we thank Natasha Chell of Laura Devine Immigration for sharing valuable insights on #Immigration law issues faced by #FamilyLaw clients in a #COVID19 climate in our latest #blog . Read it here bit.ly/3c7XS3a

'The #COVID19 pandemic has caused individuals to rethink their priorities and perhaps it should also prompt the Home Office to rethink the purpose of the UK’s immigration system' - Bukunmi Osuntoki's blog explores Detention Action's recent legal challenge. bit.ly/2WCkK5D

A number of changes will be made to the Immigration Rules today, amending the following categories: Sole Representative, Tier 2 (ICT), Appendix FM, Innovator, Start-up and Global Talent. Read our article for details. 👇 bit.ly/3bISjak

I'm hearing about more proposals from the White House involving the expanded use of INA 212(f) aimed at nonimmigrant workers outside the U.S. Any big changes to those in the U.S. in H-1B, H-4 or F-1 status will still be subject to rulemaking including notice and comment.

I remember the event well Louise. We were delighted to promote your book and raise money for Parkinson's UK Laura Devine

Only 12 months left for EEA nationals to apply under EU Settlement Scheme to remain in the UK - please keep spreading the word #EUSS #Brexit

The Brexit transition period has ended and EU free movement no longer applies in the UK. A grace period is now in place until 30 June 2021. For further details and for resources to help navigate these changes to UK immigration, see our latest post. 👇 bit.ly/38bEuCU

Last night we saw CHANCE Genesis Cinema as part of London Migration Film Festival. The film tells the story of four Sudanese men who hide in a lorry in the hope of getting to the UK. As they sit in the back of the lorry, they reflect on a system that excludes them from a dignified life.

Congratulations to everyone on this list - its announcement is a highlight of the literary calendar and this year is no exception.

Just thought of the lovely book-y lot at Laura Devine's company - Laura please let your networks know about this, some wonderful signed books up for grabs as well as a workshop by me (I'll come to the office!) and writing and publishing advice. Something for everybody.

Yesterday LDI was delighted to host Sathnam Sanghera author of Empireland & Empireworld who was interviewed by historian Helen Carr. They provided an informative discussion on the far-reaching impacts of British Empire. Funds were raised for Rethink Mental Illness.