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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...
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English Court enforces Russian bankruptcy law
Recently, the English Court has decided that Russian bankruptcy law prevents direct creditor action in the UK when Russian insolvency proceedings are underway. This decision blocked a Russian bank's attempt...
