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England follows Wales: permitted development for the provision of emergency facilities in the fight against COVID-19
Ten days after the Welsh Government introduced permitted development ("PD") changes to establish emergency facilities quickly ('the Welsh Order'), England has followed suit. Emergency facilities - the order As of...
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Private Client Issues – April 2020
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up. Insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we wanted...
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COVID-19: suspension of reporting obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced that, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the approach to enforcing compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) specific duty reporting...
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Landlord repairs during COVID-19
The Government's advice regarding social distancing and the ban on non-essential travel is having a knock-on effect on the ability of UK landlords to comply with their repair obligations to...
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Social distancing law updated in Wales – the impact on businesses
A new law came into force on 7 April 2020, requiring all employers in Wales to take additional steps to protect the health of their employees whilst they are at...
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 – NEC Contract Considerations
The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 ("Coronavirus Restrictions Regulations") have been amended with effect from 7 April 2020 to introduce general restrictions on places of work, which were...
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New business rescue moratorium in response to COVID-19
The Business Secretary announced that legislation would be introduced to amend the existing insolvency laws in England and Wales in response to COVID-19 on 28 March 2020. The Government previously...
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Cloud computing projects: top tips to streamline project closure and maximise project value
Cloud computing is not a new phenomenon. However, over the past 18-24 months we have worked with an ever increasing number of businesses investing in cloud computing technologies in order...
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Coronavirus: moving house completion date guidance
A consensus seems to have broken out in the conveyancing industry as to how to handle completion dates for purchases in the present circumstances. The Law Society, in consultation with...
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Coronavirus: weddings and other personal events
With the coronavirus pandemic throwing uncertainty upon a variety of factors including guest attendance, catering and venues, aside from the disappointment and emotional impact, it is important to review your...
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English contract law – a force majeure guide
We are receiving multiple queries regarding 'force majeure' and other potential ways of reducing contract exposure given the effects of COVID-19. We hope this guide of relevant English and Welsh...
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Energy Performance Certificates during lockdown
While everyone in the property world attempts to adjust to the new normal and carry on so far as possible, here is a reminder about how to deal with Energy...
