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New EPC ratings guidance for landlords and residential properties
Ways to improve energy efficiency in households, including Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings guidance, are being reviewed with homeowners and landlords having responsibility to reduce carbon footprints.
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The end of the Privacy Shield: Landmark judgment for international data transfers
The Court of Justice of the European Union has today (16 July) given its judgment in the latest round of the long-running dispute between Facebook and the privacy rights campaigner,...
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COVID-19: Holding General Meetings (including AGMs) under current emergency measures
Many companies have been grappling with how best to conduct general meetings during the current COVID-19 pandemic in the light of emergency measures to slow down its spread. This article...
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Rise in social media and sexual misconduct referrals to the legal services regulators
Reports are showing an increase in complaints to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB) regarding the conduct of solicitors and barristers outside of their professional work.
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Implied term of good faith ruling: Over £9 million in damages awarded to council
Our experts examine a case that looks at contractual termination rights and the implied term of good faith. Mr Justice Pepperall handed down judgment recently in Essex County Council v...
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GMC v Dr Awan appeal case study
The suspension of Dr Awan has been upheld following an appeal by the General Medical Council ('GMC') of a decision of the Medical Practitioner's Tribunal. The appeal case reiterates that...
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IPO temporary fee changes
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced temporary fee changes to support customers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Balancing exercise needed when considering discrimination arising from disability
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of the Department of Work and Pensions v Boyers established that although a dismissal may be unfair under the Employment...
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Blake Morgan signs the Race at Work Charter
Blake Morgan has signed the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for BAME employees in the UK.
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Could a new rail link be the ‘shovel ready’ project to help Britain’s economic recovery?
Blake Morgan Construction and Development partner Richard Wade has written a piece looking at a proposed rail link from the west of Britain to Heathrow.
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New HMRC powers under the Finance Bill 2020
The draft Finance Bill 2020 is currently passing through Parliament and is now in the Report stage. Should the Finance Bill be passed in its current form, HMRC will be...
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Frustration and summary judgment
The High Court has recently considered whether a defence of frustration can be struck out or summary judgment given. In Natixis & Anr v Famfa Oil Ltd, the High Court...
