Category: Articles

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21 May

In our second construction webinar on 19 May, we looked at the parallel worlds of the construction industry and the Premier League. Both worlds face similar challenges in light of... Read More

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21 May

Just before COVID-19 hit daily life like a battering ram, I spent six months on secondment at a large national Regulator. I had previously worked as a paralegal in Blake... Read More

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20 May

The Land Registry have announced that with effect from 4 May 2020, verifying a person's identity will become easier during the COVID-19 restrictions and the challenges we face in order... Read More

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20 May

With the outbreak of COVID-19, there are many companies who are unfortunately not able to fulfil their contractual duties to other businesses. The recent case of Bains v Arunvill Capital... Read More

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20 May

The recent High Court judgment in Riverside Truck Rental Ltd v Lancashire County Council [2020] EWHC 1018 (TCC) reminded us that the timescales for challenging an alleged breach of the... Read More

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19 May

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Blake Morgan's Banking and Finance team has been assisting clients across a range of sectors, with issues on their banking facilities. In case these are... Read More

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19 May

Local authorities are looking at ways to avoid delaying planning applications during the COVID-19 pandemic. To remove the need for planning committee approval, some local authorities have sought to amend... Read More

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19 May

A Supreme Court ruling on a breach of an absolute covenant should serve as a warning to landlords. On 6 May 2020, the Supreme Court passed down their decision in... Read More

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18 May

UPDATE: On 3 March 2021, in his Budget announcement, the Chancellor announced an extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September 2021 for all parts of the UK.... Read More

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18 May

The coronavirus crisis has led to a marked increase in fraud and cybercrime across many sectors, including charities and not-for-profits, as some seek to take advantage of the new vulnerabilities... Read More

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18 May

We're recognising and celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week across Blake Morgan this week. Of course, these are unusual times which are particularly challenging for most of us and a significant... Read More

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15 May

Both the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have released updates on what action they are taking in response to the rapidly evolving... Read More