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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - The Legal Implications

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Specialist advice on the legal implications of coronavirus

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

What Is The Value of Community Pharmacy in England under COVID-19?

Monday, 27 July 2020

Whilst the Government has been singing the praises of workers in the NHS, particularly those working in hospitals, one sector of health professionals that have been working throughout the pandemic has hardly received a mention.

No Business, Like Brexit Business

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Post-Pandemic Finances - Universities and Their Lender Covenants

Thursday, 23 July 2020

It is imperative universities continue to monitor the potential effect of the pandemic on their existing borrowings in the coming months.

Post-Pandemic Finances - Universities and Their Lender Covenants

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus - Government Announces Launch of New Restructuring Regime to Support Universities in Financial Distress

Thursday, 23 July 2020

Recognising the financial difficulties faced by higher education providers and the essential contribution they make to the economy and society as a whole, the Government has announced the Higher Education Restructuring Regime (HERR).

Coronavirus - Government Announces Launch of New Restructuring Regime to Support Universities in  Financial Distress

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Managing Your Workforce Following the Changes to International Travel Advice

Friday, 17 July 2020

Following recent changes to international travel advice, employers should continue to plan for all foreseeable eventualities in respect of staff travel abroad.

Managing Your Workforce Following the Changes to International Travel Advice

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

What Can Charity Landlords Do If a Tenant of Commercial Premises Does Not Pay Rent?

Friday, 10 July 2020

In the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), many commercial tenants have come to a stark realisation that they cannot afford to pay rent.

What Can Charity Landlords Do If A Tenant of Commercial Premises Does Not Pay Rent?

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Charities - Trading Issues for Trading Companies

Friday, 10 July 2020

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) has put a tremendous additional work load on board of trustees and senior leaders in charities. The pace of change has been high and the need for dynamic decision making has never been more important.

Charities - Trading Issues for Trading Companies

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Why Is Transparent and Accountable Governance Important?

Friday, 10 July 2020

The Charity Commission has published a regulatory alert serving as a reminder to all charities about meeting the core challenges of charity governance.

Why is Transparent and Accountable Governance Important?

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Friday, 10 July 2020

On the 26 June 2020, The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the Act) officially came into force, giving companies breathing space to continue to trade through the pandemic and avoid insolvency.

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

How Can Your Business Benefit from the Chancellor's Mini-Budget?

Friday, 10 July 2020

This week, the Chancellor delivered a mini-budget, setting out the Government's plan to aid the UK economy's recovery from coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Failure to Address Workload Concerns May Amount to Breach of Contract and Discrimination Claims

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Furloughing Staff over Pre-Booked Holiday Periods

Friday, 10 July 2020

The purpose of the Job Retention Scheme is to help those qualifying employers whose operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

Failure to Address Workload Concerns May Amount to Breach of Contract and Discrimination Claims

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coming Out of Lockdown - Data Protection Issues for Charities and Community Groups

Friday, 10 July 2020

In line with government guidance for the retail and hospitality sectors, and the re-opening of public places, all public facing organisations are being asked to collect personal data about visitors.

Coming Out of Lockdown - Data Protection Issues for Charities and Community Groups

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

What Do Charities Need to Know About Flexible Furlough?

Thursday, 09 July 2020

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Budget announcement on 3 March 2021 that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ("CJRS") will be extended until 30 September 2021, we have updated our article on flexible furlough guidance below.

What Do Charities Need to Know About Flexible Furlough and the Employee Retention Bonus Work?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Shielding Employees Set to Return to Work From 1 August

Thursday, 09 July 2020

The Government has released details of its plans for the two million people currently shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) in England, to gradually return to normal life.

Shielding Employees Set to Return to Work From 1 August

Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

Force Majeure Clause May Be Unreliable If Circumstances Are Within Reasonable Control

Thursday, 09 July 2020

Force majeure clauses have risen from ignored boilerplate clauses to top of the agenda due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The High Court has ruled against a party looking to rely on a force majeure clause...

Force Majeure Clause May Be Unreliable If Circumstances are Within Reasonable Control

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate

How Will the Hospitality Industry Operate Once Reopened?

Friday, 03 July 2020

The Government has issued updated guidance to restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaways following the announcement that they can reopen from 4 July.

How Will the Hospitality Industry Operate Once Reopened?