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A message from the Blake Morgan Managing Partner
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to develop, I wanted to let you know some of the things we're doing to help. As always, our focus is on providing you with...
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COVID-19: Co-parenting during lockdown
With the United Kingdom in lockdown, we currently find ourselves in an unprecedented example of social distancing in response to COVID-19. The developments have caused, and will continue to cause,...
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Keeping purchases moving, land transaction returns
There is a time limit now of only 14 days from the "effective date" of a transaction (usually completion) within which to submit to HMRC a land transaction return and...
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Hot Food Takeaways – Permitted Development Rights Flexed to combat Covid-19
At 10 am today, The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2020 (SI 2020 No.330) came into force. This introduces a permitted development right called 'Class...
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I take thee in sickness and in health, but no one ever mentioned in social distancing…
As everyone keeps saying, these are unprecedented times and it's fair to say that life has changed in unimaginable ways, and to an unimaginable extent, in these past 10 days....
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Working from home/Self-isolating: Can documents be signed electronically?
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, many people are now working from home and so there is an increased need to sign documents electronically. The Law Society and the City of...
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The Coronavirus Bill 2020
On 19 March 2020 the UK Government published a summary impact assessment of the proposed emergency coronavirus legislation (available here). The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that public...
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What is the guidance on Coronavirus in the workplace?
Legal implications of Coronavirus for employers and HR Please note this guidance on Coronavirus for HR and employers was updated on 18 March 2020 before the Prime Minister's daily press...
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COVID-19: Fixed Date completions for moving house
What happens if the fixed completion date cannot be met because of the current restrictions on movement due to COVID-19? A buyer of a home occupied by a seller or...
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COVID-19 Moving House
In light of the current restrictions on movement due to COVID-19 can buyers still collect the keys to their new home and what are the risks? During these challenging times,...
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Permitted development rules to be flexed to fight COVID-19
Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to operate as hot-food takeaways as planning measures are relaxed amid the coronavirus pandemic. To help control the spread of the coronavirus, Boris Johnson...
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COVID-19: How does the principle of force majeure under English law differ from other jurisdictions?
A guide for overseas businesses in determining whether COVID-19 triggers force majeure under their English law contracts. As expected we are seeing an increasing number of queries regarding the circumstances...
