ir The Coronavirus - advice from a health and safety lawyer By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-20 Amidst the attention grabbing hysteria of Coronavirus headlines, some commentators have speculated that employers may be about to face prosecution if they don’t take all precautions possible to protect staff and third parties from infection. I... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Remote/home working UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-25 Advice note - Remote/home working during the coronavirus outbreak Employers are facing unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus, which for some mean that a significant proportion, if not all, of its workforce are working from home, at short n... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Further Extensive Amendments to the Regulations South Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-03 Under Gazette number 43199 of 2 April 2020, the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has issued various amendments to the regulations issued by it in terms of the Disaster Management Act, relating to funeral attendances, fin... Full Article
ir Parents Rights to Care and Contact of their Children during Lockdown By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-06 The lockdown announced by the President on 23 March 2020 left many parents who are co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights uncertain as to what the position is in regard to their right to exercise contact and care to their children during... Full Article
ir Coronavirus (COVID-19)- Do I still need to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-07 The Government has published advice on meeting the regulatory requirement to obtain a valid Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) prior to marketing a property during the Coronavirus outbreak. By way of reminder, the Energy Performance ... Full Article
ir Memorandum on Covid-19 - Directive issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour on 29 April 2020 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-02 BACKGROUND New Regulations were issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002 (Disaster Management Act) on 29 April 2020 (New DMA Regulations). Regulation 2(3) of the New DMA Regulations provides that any Directions issued by a resp... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Occupational health and safety measures in workplaces South Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 On 29 April 2020, a directive addressing the implementation of necessary occupational health and safety measures in workplaces to reduce and eliminate the escalation of Covid-19 infections (“Directive”) was published. The Occupational He... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Occupational health and safety measures in workplaces South Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 ... Full Article
ir Coronavirus Social distancing: When states decouple from the federal CARES Act US By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 ... Full Article
ir Coronavirus CARES Act loans and related programs come with increased oversight and risk of False Claims Act prosecution: Borrowers beware US By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 ... Full Article
ir Coronavirus A global conversation: post-COVID-19 re-entry/return to work planning Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 ... Full Article
ir Coronavirus Q&A: Insights and practical solutions for tenants UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 On 20th March, we held the 'Coronavirus Insights and practical solutions for landlords' webinar. Full Article
ir Coronavirus Q&A: Insights and practical solutions for landlords UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 On 20th March, we held the 'Coronavirus Insights and practical solutions for landlords' webinar. In this webinar, our speakers discussed how the outbreak of Covid-19 and the subsequent political and economic impact is having a signific... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Commercial Court and Litigation Funding - Northern Ireland By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 Commercial Court – a return to action? On 4 May 2020, the Commercial Court Judge in Northern Ireland, the Honourable Mr Justice Horner, circulated an update to legal professionals stating clearly that the Commercial ‘Hub’ is open f... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - 'If we don't think big, we will fail small': a combined industry vision for unity and intervention - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 As Bruce Dear writes, “COVID-19 poses a threat of unparalleled potency to our real estate markets and economy. So our industry and government must unite behind a grand, generous and visionary response to match the scale of this once in a cent... Full Article
ir Coronavirus Construction considerations for tenants UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 COVID-19 is creating a fast-changing and uncertain landscape. Many prospective tenants will be undertaking fit out works under their agreements for lease. Our webinar held on 31st March highlighted some important practical steps that could be taken ... Full Article
ir Coronavirus Construction considerations for landlords UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 For landlords involved in construction works, COVID-19 is creating a fast-changing and uncertain landscape. Whilst many things are beyond a landlord's control, there are some important practical steps that can be taken to maximise control ov... Full Article
ir Coronavirus Dividends payable partly in stock may provide capital flexibility to BDCs US By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 ... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Webinar: Listen again - French, German and Dutch insights regarding Force Majeure and Commercial Contracts - Europe By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-06 In this session we answered some of the most common questions clients have asked us over recent weeks as well as digging into more detail around how your business should proceed with specific legal and technical challenges according to French, Germa... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Redundancies in a virtual world - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-06 As employers, trade unions, public health authorities and the government work together to safeguard communities, ease the lockdown and reopen workplaces, it is clear that leadership, trust and careful planning will play a vital role in this critical... Full Article
ir Coronavirus Webinar Practical experience with measures to mitigate the economic consequences in Slovakia SK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 Slovak-Austrian Chamber of Commerce together with law firm Eversheds Sutherland invites you to a webinar: First practical experience with measures to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID19 in Slovakia. The Slovak republic applied a number of ... Full Article
ir Court makes finding of Unfair Relationship as a consequence of Secret Commission Payments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2009-10-01 It is reported today in the media that a Deputy District Judge in the South Shields County Court has made a finding against MBNA ("the Creditor") in respect of various aspects of the enforceability of a credit card agreement and a payment protection... Full Article
ir Credit hire agreements unenforceable if consumers not provided with notice of their right to cancel By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2010-09-23 Hot on the heels of our guide to credit hire essentials we find that the enforceability of the credit hire agreements themselves is back on the agenda. In the case of Wei v Cambridge Power and Light Company (2010) the court decided in an appeal hear... Full Article
ir Coronavirus - Business interruption loss recovery - Czech Republic By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-09 How to navigate the financial recovery process the state is responsible for damages caused by the crisis measures adopted under the Crisis Act. No unlawful behaviour of the state is required business party is liable for damages caused by a bre... Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Workshop: Foresight Roadmap for COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:02:04 +0000 Start Date: May 14 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 14 2020 - 5:00pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: A Discussion with the Founder of Vision Foresight Strategy LLCJoin a discussion with Hawaii futurist, Dr. Richard “Kaipo” Lum, as he shares his company’s recently-released U.S. roadmap for COVID-19. Learn why and how they created it, as well as how it can be useful to you and your organization/community in mapping possible and preferred futures. Attendees will get access to the roadmap before the session and submit their own questions and insights, which Dr. Lum will weave into the interactive session. This session is open to Leadership Program alumni. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Workshop: Power and Influence By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:12:29 +0000 Start Date: May 18 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 18 2020 - 5:30pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: Influence is a key leadership skill. In this live workshop, we'll explore sources of power and also strategies for influence. We’ll think about and map out which power sources and influence strategies we have, which we prefer, and which we could grow and practice. This session is open to Leadership Program alumni and East-West Center staff and students. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Workshop: Yoga Flow By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:14:47 +0000 Start Date: May 19 2020 - 3:30pmEnd Date: May 19 2020 - 4:30pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: Stretch from head to toe with LP alum Goi-Chawesa Fischer. Goi will guide us in a restorative session that gives us time to care for our bodies and minds. The focus will be on relaxing and stretching, with a short meditation and a bit of pranayama (breath exercise). Goi is an experienced online yoga instructor from Thailand who lives with her husband and daughter in Colorado, USA. This session is open to Leadership Program alumni. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Workshop: Four Trajectories for Post-COVID Futures By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:17:52 +0000 Start Date: May 21 2020 - 2:00pmEnd Date: May 21 2020 - 3:30pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: COVID-19 is exposing many fault lines in the global system and is having strong and unpredictable effects on all aspects of our lives: energy, manufacturing, food supply, finance, science, technology, politics, and social values. As a tool for collective understanding, Forum for the Future (based in NY with offices globally) has outlined four possible post-COVID-19 futures. In this session we will examine these futures and discuss ways to use them in our own organizations. LP alum Alisha Bhagat, a futurist and senior strategist at Forum for the Future, will lead the session. This session is open to Leadership Program alumni. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Workshop: Leading Hope By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:20:19 +0000 Start Date: May 29 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 29 2020 - 5:00pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: In times of adversity, we all look for signs of hope. But what is hope? Leaders are under pressure to provide hope for others, but how do you do this? We'll explore the power and pitfalls of hope, map personal sources of hope, and identify ways leaders can broker hope responsibly and effectively. This session will be led by Dr. Nick Barker. This session is open to Leadership Program alumni. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Series: Change Leadership Certificate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:40:13 +0000 Start Date: Jun 3 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: Jun 3 2020 - 6:00pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: This four-part series offers new insights on change leadership from the fields of organizational development, behavioral sciences and positive psychology. You will learn new tools to help you manage and even thrive in times of change, as well as receive coaching support to make progress within the month on a goal you identify. We recommend you join the certificate together with a colleague/partner who is working with you on the change initiative. This is also a pre-qualification program for upcoming online EWC Innovation Fellows. This certification series is free (estimated value of 2000 USD) but we suggest a donation of 50 USD to an EWC Program of your choice. To meet all qualifications for this certificate, please register for all four sessions scheduled for May 13, 20, 27, and June 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM HST. This event is open to Leadership Program alumni and East-West Center staff and students. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Series: Change Leadership Certificate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:28:54 +0000 Start Date: May 27 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 27 2020 - 6:00pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: This four-part series offers new insights on change leadership from the fields of organizational development, behavioral sciences and positive psychology. You will learn new tools to help you manage and even thrive in times of change, as well as receive coaching support to make progress within the month on a goal you identify. We recommend you join the certificate together with a colleague/partner who is working with you on the change initiative. This is also a pre-qualification program for upcoming online EWC Innovation Fellows. This certification series is free (estimated value of 2000 USD) but we suggest a donation of 50 USD to an EWC Program of your choice. To meet all qualifications for this certificate, please register for all four sessions scheduled for May 13, 20, 27, and June 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM HST. This event is open to Leadership Program alumni and East-West Center staff and students. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Series: Change Leadership Certificate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:24:04 +0000 Start Date: May 20 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 20 2020 - 6:00pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: This four-part series offers new insights on change leadership from the fields of organizational development, behavioral sciences and positive psychology. You will learn new tools to help you manage and even thrive in times of change, as well as receive coaching support to make progress within the month on a goal you identify. We recommend you join the certificate together with a colleague/partner who is working with you on the change initiative. This is also a pre-qualification program for upcoming online EWC Innovation Fellows. This certification series is free (estimated value of 2000 USD) but we suggest a donation of 50 USD to an EWC Program of your choice. To meet all qualifications for the certificate, please register for all four sessions scheduled for May 13, 20, 27, and June 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM HST. This event is open to Leadership Program alumni and East-West Center staff and students. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Series: Change Leadership Certificate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:18:28 +0000 Start Date: May 13 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 13 2020 - 6:00pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: This four-part series offers new insights on change leadership from the fields of organizational development, behavioral sciences and positive psychology. You will learn new tools to help you manage and even thrive in times of change, as well as receive coaching support to make progress within the month on a goal you identify. We recommend you join the certificate together with a colleague/partner who is working with you on the change initiative. This is also a pre-qualification program for upcoming online EWC Innovation Fellows. This certification series is free (estimated value of 2000 USD) but we suggest a donation of 50 USD to an EWC Program of your choice. To meet the qualifications for the certificate you need to register for all four sessions scheduled for May 13, 20, 27, and June 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM HST. This event is open to Leadership Program alumni and East-West Center staff and students. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Christina Monroe Full Article
ir Leadership Program Virtual Workshop: Reflective Writing By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:14:46 +0000 Start Date: May 11 2020 - 4:00pmEnd Date: May 11 2020 - 5:30pmTimezone: Hawaii timeDescription: Experience a “slow” writing process that encourages reflection in a supportive environment. In response to prompts, you will write for 3-6 minutes, and then choose sections of your writing to read aloud. Reflective Writing sessions often reveal new ideas and generate a sense of community. This session will be co-facilitated with LP alum Hira Sidiqui. Materials needed: Just pen, paper, and an open mind! The workshop will be repeated on Wednesday, May 6 and Monday, May 11 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM HST. This event is open to Leadership Program alumni. Location: Zoom meetingContact Name: Gretchen Alther Full Article
ir 2016 Budget: shaking and stirring the UK construction industry? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-04-19 When delivering the UK’s Budget on 16 March 2016, the Chancellor of the Exchequer warned that we face a “cocktail of risks”. Undoubtedly, this is not likely to be anyone’s first choice from the cocktail menu, however d... Full Article
ir Lawbite: overriding third party rights a new statutory regime By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-06-28 Housing and Planning Act 2016 Developers often rely on local planning authorities powers under section 237 Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to override easements and other rights over land which has been acquired for or appropriated to pla... Full Article
ir Eversheds Sutherland: first law firm to back governments Northern Powerhouse partnership programme By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-04-06 Eversheds Sutherland (International) has become the first law firm to join the government’s Northern Powerhouse partnership programme. Established by Prime Minister Theresa May and led by Northern Powerhouse Minister, Andrew Percy, more than 9... Full Article
ir England: Making provision for the continued operation of planning and environmental regulation after Brexit By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-04-02 In preparation for the forthcoming withdrawal of the UK from the EU, the Government has been amending legislation and regulations relevant to town and country planning, infrastructure planning, environmental protection, air quality, environmental im... Full Article
ir Scotland: Making provision for the continued operation of planning and environmental regulation after Brexit By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-04-02 In preparation for the forthcoming withdrawal of the UK from the EU, Scottish Ministers have been amending legislation and associated regulations controlling the requirements and processes of town and country planning and environmental matters. The ... Full Article
ir HK eases virus social restrictions By www.shanghaidaily.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 Chief Executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam yesterday announced a relaxing of some social distancing measures, including allowing some entertainment venues to reopen and Full Article Nation
ir China to unveil policies to support firms, secure jobs By www.shanghaidaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:05:00 +0800 CHINA will unveil and further improve policies and step up efforts to support enterprises and secure job positions, according to a State Council executive meeting yesterday. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Full Article Nation
ir WHO backed to find the origins of virus By www.shanghaidaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:05:00 +0800 CHINA said yesterday it supports the World Health Organization in trying to pinpoint the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and said the US was trying to shift blame over the coronavirus, after President Full Article Nation
ir Young Environmental Leaders from Asia To Study Sustainability on Big Island By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:11 +0000 Young Environmental Leaders from Asia To Study Sustainability on Big Island HONOLULU (June 1, 2010) -- A group of 20 undergraduate scholars from Burma, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand will be visiting the Big Island June 2-8 as part of an innovative environmental leadership program designed to foster a greater understanding of sustainability in the U.S. and aid in the development of more resilient communities in their home countries. Full Article
ir Young Environmental Leaders from Asia Study Sustainability in the U.S. By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:12 +0000 Young Environmental Leaders from Asia Study Sustainability in the U.S. HONOLULU (May 25, 2010) -- A group of 20 undergraduate scholars from Burma, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand are currently at the East-West Center in Honolulu participating in an innovative environmental leadership program designed to foster a greater understanding of sustainability in the U.S. and aid in the development of more resilient communities in their home countries. Full Article
ir Leading Chinese Journalist Hu Shuli to Make First Public Comments since Leaving Caijing By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:13 +0000 Leading Chinese Journalist Hu Shuli to Make First Public Comments since Leaving Caijing Media Contacts: Derek Ferrar East-West Center Hong Kong Mobile: (+852) 6256-5774 Email: ferrard@eastwestcenter.org Ms. Kylie Chan HKU Journalism and Media Studies Centre Mobile: + (852) 2219-4416 Email : kyliec@hku.hk Leading Chinese Journalist Hu Shuli to Make First Public Comments since Leaving Caijing Highly Anticipated Speech Will Be Streamed Live at EWC50.org/mediaconference2010 April 27 at 11:45 a.m., Hong Kong time Full Article
ir Senior Fellow Fesharaki Endows Scholarship Fund for Iranian Students in East-West Center Leadership Program By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:16 +0000 Senior Fellow Fesharaki Endows Scholarship Fund for Iranian Students in East-West Center Leadership Program HONOLULU (March 9, 2010) – East-West Center Senior Fellow and prominent energy market analyst Fereidun Fesharaki has established a fund to help Iranian and other participants attend the East-West Center’s Asia Pacific Leadership Program. Under an agreement recently signed with the Center, Dr. Fesharaki has pledged to donate his full monthly take home EWC salary, which will exceed the $25,000 necessary to establish a scholarship fund. The Fesharaki Scholarship Fund will be used to fund awards of at least $1,000 each year for one or more students, with a preference for (but not limited to) Iranian students from Iran or elsewhere outside the United States. Awards will be granted based on financial need, leadership experience, educational achievement, and funding availability. Full Article
ir East-West Center in Washington Director Represents U.S. at Presidential Friends of Indonesia Conference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:22 +0000 East-West Center in Washington Director Represents U.S. at Presidential Friends of Indonesia Conference HONOLULU (Aug. 21) – Dr. Satu Limaye, director of the East-West Center’s Washington office, was selected by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Special Staff for the President as the sole U.S. representative to the recent Presidential Friends of Indonesia Conference (PFoI). Distinguished guests from 13 countries participated in the program including top government officials, journalists, academics, entrepreneurs, and artists. During the conference, from August 13-19, participants witnessed first-hand Indonesia’s progress and development. Full Article
ir Hiroshima Mayor to Commemorate 50 Years of Sister-City Relationship with Honolulu By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:26 +0000 Hiroshima Mayor to Commemorate 50 Years of Sister-City Relationship with Honolulu HONOLULU (June 25) – The Mayor of Hiroshima, the Honorable Tadatoshi Akiba, will commemorate 50 years of the sister-city relationship between Hiroshima and Honolulu at a special luncheon presentation on Wednesday, July 8. In addition to the mayor’s presentation, there will be Japanese musical entertainment and a special photo exhibit centering on Sadako Sasaki, the young Hiroshima atomic bombing victim who famously folded 1,000 cranes for peace before she died from radiation-induced leukemia. Full Article
ir Hiroshima Mayor: 50-Year Sister-City Bond with Honolulu ‘Symbol of Hope’ By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:26 +0000 Hiroshima Mayor: 50-Year Sister-City Bond with Honolulu ‘Symbol of Hope’ Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba East-West Center President Charles E. Morrison and Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba. Full Article
ir Young Environmental Leaders from SE Asia Study U.S. Environmental Movement By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:27 +0000 Young Environmental Leaders from SE Asia Study U.S. Environmental Movement HONOLULU (May 29) - A group of 20 undergraduate scholars from Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji and Papua New Guinea are currently in Hawai‘i participating in an innovative environmental leadership development program. The program is designed to foster a greater understanding of the U.S. environmental movement and aid in the development of sustainable pathways to environmental stewardship. Full Article
