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Coronavirus - New Guidance: Government update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-06

On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a new “Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme” (the Scheme) to help pay people’s wages. Updated Guidance on the Scheme was issued on 4 April 2020 (the Updated Guidance). This Alert seeks ...


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Defence Order No. 6 stipulating labour rights in Jordan

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-11

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Coronavirus - Further guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-14

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Coronavirus - Employment law update - Singapore

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-22

Overview In this briefing we address some common questions raised by employers in Singapore when dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. In a situation of great uncertainty, employers need to focus on maintaining their employees’ trust and confide...


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Coronavirus - Employment law update - Spain

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-22

Overview Our previous briefing on this topic (Coronav...


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Coronavirus - Employment law update – China

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-22

Overview In this briefing we address the main issues facing employers when dealing with the CoVID-19 outbreak. General Principles PRC employers should: Monitor and follow advice and guidance from relevant authorities such as the World Health Organi...


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Coronavirus - Employment law update - the Netherlands

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-22

On 27 February 2020, the first patient was diagnosed with the coronavirus (CoVID-19) in the Netherlands. According to the 2 April 2020 update, 14.697 people in total have been diagnosed to be infected with CoVID-19 in the Netherlands (after testing)...


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Coronavirus - Employment law update - the UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-04

Overview Our previous briefings on this topic (Coronavirus: Implications for Employers) set out the main issues facing employers when dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. In this briefing we provide updat...


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Affordable housing construction briefing: Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-02-23

No hurry to change your construction documents The most significant piece of legislation for the UK construction industry, Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act...


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Affordable housing construction briefing: contractor insolvency - warning signs

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-02-23

In the current uncertain times it is common to hear rumours of financial difficulties at contractors and sub-contractors which are bound to cause concern for employers on construction works. However, there are a number of steps yo...


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Affordable housing litigation e-briefing: when is a RSHP not a public authority?

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-04-01

After the recent decision in R (Weaver) versus London and Quadrant Housing Trust [2009] EWCA Civ 587 the answer, more frequently than not, will be when it is not acting as a 'hybrid authority' and not exercising the pow...


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Affordable housing - liability for anti-social behaviour

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-07-30

Octavia Hill Housing Trust v Brumby [2010] EWHC 1793 (QB) A landmark case could open the floodgates for Registered Providers. Terri Brumby has won the right in the High Court to proceed with a claim against Registered Provider Octavia Hill Housing ...


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The Green Deal and Minimum Energy Standards

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2012-02-16

The Energy Act 2011 contains provisions that will establish the Green Deal, an innovative funding system for energy efficiency improvements to residential and commercial properties.  The Green Deal is expected to be introduced in Autumn 2012, o...


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Education Briefing - Next step for the mutualisation agenda

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2015-06-25

With the dust settling after the recent General Election, it is possible to better speculate as to the likely direction of travel of the new Conservative government. The new administration has a slim majority, therefore, there still may be an elemen...


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Publication of statutory guidance on supplier selection and a revised standard Selection Questionnaire

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2016-09-30

The Crown Commercial Service (“CCS”) has now published a revised standard Selection Questionnaire and guidance in the form of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 8/16. This can be found here. PPN 8/16 supersedes and replaces PPN 3/15 which con...


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Brexit – State aid and public procurement law update

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2017-01-19

Introduction – Where are we now? In our original Full Article


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Public procurement case law update: The need to clarify the consequences of failing to meet an award criterion

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2018-01-17

MLS (Overseas) Limited v The Secretary of State for Defence [2017] EWHC 3389 (TCC) Summary In a recent judgment following a challenge to a competitive procurement process run by the Ministry of Defence (“MoD”) (MLS (Overseas) Limited v T...


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Land development agreements and public procurement regulation: Faraday Development Ltd v West Berkshire Council [2018] EWCA Civ 2532

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2018-12-10

In its Faraday decision the Court of Appeal has set aside a concluded land development agreement between a local authority and a developer for having been concluded in breach of procurement legislation. This is the first time that an English court h...


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Are you ready for Black Friday?

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-11-27

With the #BlackFriday craze coming up, so does the issue of “grey goods”. This article aims to discuss the legality behind parallel importation and the sale of grey goods. What is “parallel importation” and so-called “g...


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Eversheds Sutherland webinar offering guidance on working from home and mental health - 31 March 2020

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-31

Do you have questions on health and safety whilst home and lone working during the pandemic?...


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Eversheds Sutherland webinar offering guidance on how a virus is spread and what health and safety precautions to take during the pandemic - 15 April 2020

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-15

Are you comfortable with latest government guidelines on working in a pandemic? Are you enforcing social distancing? In a sea of ‘fake news’ do you understand how Coronavirus is actually spread and what is safe and unsafe?...


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A new immigration system – what it will mean for your recruitment of non-British/Irish staff and an update on the implications of covid-19 - webinar

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-12

There are fundamental changes to the UK’s immigration rules in the pipeline. These will result in a new immigration system applying to non-British and Irish citizens and will not just therefore mean changes to the existing provisions in respect of y...


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A new immigration system – what it will mean for your recruitment of non-British/Irish students and an update on the implications of covid-19 - webinar

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-14

There are fundamental changes to the UK’s immigration rules in the pipeline. ...


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IHC HR e-briefing 98: vetting and barring scheme guidance

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-03-23

Last Friday, the Home Office issued comprehensive guidance to assist employers and volunteer organisations in properly implementing the vetting and barring scheme. October 2009 saw the introduction of barred lists (which replaced t...


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IHC HR e-briefing 129 - Court of Appeal decides collective redundancy consultation law is unclear

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-11-09

The Court of Appeal has today cast doubt on existing domestic case-law on when the obligation to consult begins under section 188 TULRCA and the EU Collective Redundancies Directive. Having considered two opposing views as to when consultation begin...


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IHC HR e-briefing 131 - Data protection: ICO flexes muscles with first use of new fines power

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-11-25

The ICO has announced its first use of its recent power to issue fines or monetary penalties for serious breaches of the data protection legislation. The power became effective in April 2010 (see Full Article


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IHC HR e-briefing 132 - Update on the Two-Tier Code

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2010-12-14

Last month we commented upon speculation that the Government planned to withdraw the Cabinet Office statement of practice on workforce matters, “Two-Tier Code” (Full Article


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Lawbite: The dangers of a wild goose chase

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-10-15

Canada Goose UK retail Ltd and James Hayton v Persons Unknown (1) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation (2) 2019 EWHC 2459 Clothing retailer Canada Goose (“CG”) recently failed to persuade the Court that it sh...


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Complaint Handling Update

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-11-27

New dispute resolution service for SMEs Background In March 2018, UK Finance commissioned an independent review into the complaints and alternative dispute resolution landscape for the small and medium sized enterprises market in the UK.  An in...


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Complaint Handling Update

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-02-05

New dispute resolution service for SMEs In our last Complaint Handing Update, we set out information on a new independent organisation known as The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) w...


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Court of Appeal finds that injunctions against “persons unknown” can (i) be framed by reference to a defendant’s intention and (ii) prohibit lawful conduct

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-02-13

Cuadrilla Bowland Ltd & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 9 Background In Boyd v Ineos Upstream Ltd...


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Coronavirus: FCA issues guidance on repossessions during COVID-19 “social distancing” period - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-24

On Friday 20 March 2020 the FCA issued guidance to supplement the government’s recent pledges of support for mortgage customers.  In this article we: summarise the key guidance relating to payment holidays and repossessions highlight tha...


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U.S. IPO Week Ahead: IPO Pipeline Activity Makes Up For An Empty Calendar

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IPO Update: Lyra Therapeutics Proposes IPO Terms

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:33:02 -0400


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IPO Update: GAN Limited Readies U.S. IPO Effort

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:51:53 -0400


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IPO Update: TRX Insurance Proposes IPO Terms

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:54:44 -0400


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IPO Update: Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Proposes IPO Terms

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:49:55 -0400


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More updates needed to your scheme’s statement of investment principles

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-06-17

Unexpectedly, the Government has issued regulations which will require trustees to make further changes to their Statement of Investment Principles (SIP) from 1 October 2020. They will also require additional disclosures in relation to investment pr...


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UK Pensions agenda - July 2019

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Published On :: 2019-07-29

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Pensions Agenda - October 2019

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Published On :: 2019-10-28

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Pension dates in December

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-12-06

Although it’s nearing Christmas, it’s not quite time for trustees and sponsors to down tools yet. There are still some things to think about this year and some key pensions dates in December. (And we’re not even talking about the g...


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Global Pensions Agenda - December 2019

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-12-19

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UK Pensions Agenda - January 2020

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Published On :: 2020-01-23

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Coronavirus - The Pensions Regulator’s guidance on COVID-19 - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-31

The Pensions Regulator recognises that these are “unprecedented times” and that trustees and employers are facing significant and complex challenges across a range of issues including administration, investment, funding and employer cove...


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Updated Parents' Rights

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-17

On 9 April 2020, the President extended the lockdown period until 30 April 2020. On 16 April 2020, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs published and issued new Regulations in Government Gazette 43232, Government Notice No....


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Coronavirus – FCA issues further guidance on complaints handling during the lockdown - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-05

On 1 May 2020, the FCA published a statement clarifying its position on complaints handling and offering some relaxation of the rules in light of the practical challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The regulator says it will review...


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Update (3): Parents' Righs to Care and Contact their Children during Lockdown Level 4

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-07

On 23 April 2020, the President announced that from 1 May 2020, lockdown would be extended at level 4 – which provides for reduced restrictions. On 29 April 2020, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, published and is...


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EU black and grey lists of high-risk countries back on the agenda

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-09-24

In a resolution published on Thursday, the European Parliament has urged the EU Commission to apply a ‘transparent process’ in formulating revised blacklist of third countries with strategic AML/CFT deficiencies, suggesting an ...


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Quarterly Fraud and Corruption Enforcement update - April 2020

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-30

Please click here to download our quarterly Fraud and Corruption Enforcement update. Here we provide a quick overview of the recent key developments relating to criminal investigations and e...


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