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Lawbite: Landlords’ duties to occupiers

Essex County Council, Havering College of Further and Higher Education, The Governing Body of Sawyers Hall College v Davies and others [2019] EWHC 3443 A recent High Court case has reaffirmed the well-established rule that a landlord does not owe a ...




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Complaint Handling Update

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

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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PPF Levy 2020/21: deadlines are approaching

In December 2019 the PPF published its final levy rules for 2020/21, together with accompanying documents. There are few changes to the rules compared to the previous levy year, and they are broadly in line with the proposals set out in the PPF’s co...




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

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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CSSF sets new Brexit deadline for UK entities

Introduction Earlier this year, Luxembourg’s financial services regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”) announced a year-long transitional period, to take effect from the date of a no-deal Brexit...




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Landlord had been entitled to refuse consent to a newly formed company

A landlord had acted reasonably in refusing consent to an assignment to a newly incorporated company, despite the landlord having the benefit of the previous tenant's covenant. Royal Bank of Scotland plc v Victoria Street (No 3) Ltd concerned a cov...




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SDLT on high value residential property

High value residential property New Tax Rates The 2012 Budget introduced a new charge to stamp duty land tax (“SD...




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Authorised contractual schemes and PAIFs - SDLT

The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement contained the following stamp duty land tax announcement regarding the tax-free ...




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France: The deadline for IED waste treatment facilities is approaching

Following the publication by the European Commission of the conclusions on best available techniques (BAT) in the waste sector on 17th August 2018, the operators are required to submit a reconsideration file (“dossier de réexamen”...




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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (“MEES”) for commercial properties – upcoming changes for landlords and tenants.

On the 15 October 2019 the government published its consultation on the future trajectory of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard for commercial properties under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 ...




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In the media spotlight - Handling the media following a health and safety incident

There have been many examples of high profile health and safety incidents in recent years, including major rail disasters, the serious incident at Alton Towers and of course the tragedy at Grenfell Tower. These have rightly received high profile, wi...




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The Government introduced tax reliefs and extended deadlines

The Government introduced tax reliefs and extended deadlines The Government decided on the tax reliefs previously announced, postponing the deadlines in connection with the annual report to 30 September. The payment of health services contribution b...




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Coronavirus - DTA Luxembourg and DTA Netherlands – Cross-border commuters (“Grenzpendler”) working in their home offices - Germany

German-Luxembourg cross-border commuters Luxembourg and Germany have concluded a mutual agreement (Verständigungsvereinbarung) for Covid 19 related home office activities (für Corona bedingte Home Office Tätigkeiten) on 3 April 2020,...




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Discussion clauses - court may force a friendly discussion

Emirates Trading Agency LLC v. Prime Mineral Exports Private Limited [2014] EWHC 2104 (Comm) Facts Emirates Trading Agency (Emirates) agreed to buy iron ore from Prime Mineral Exports (PME) but failed to collect all the order. PME claimed liquid...




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Middle East: Jordanian PPP law update

Amendments to the recently passed draft PPP law have been approved by Jordan's Lower House Investment Committee (the “Committee”). The Committee has amended articles in the draft PPP law by removing the obligation on the Governme...




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Argentina open to proposals from bondholders: default deadline stands at 22 May

Argentina will keep pushing for talks with creditors even as a deadline for its US$ 65 billion debt restructuring proposal passed on Friday with little sign it had the support needed from international bondholders to unlock a comprehensive deal. Apparently on averaged less than 20% of bondholders accepted Argentina's conditions





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53-year-old farmer arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old in Ekiti 

By Rotimi Ojomoyela A 52-year-old farmer is currently cooling his heels in Police custody at Igogo-Ekiti, Moba Local government Area, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The teenager who resides with her grandmother in the agrarian town was sent on an errand when she met the farmer who offered her some corn. On getting home,
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Anambra Commissioner warns tricycle operators against peddling falsehood

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Anambra State Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Christian Madubuko has warned Commercial Tricycle Owners and Riders Welfare Association of Anambra State, CTORWAAS, and their alleged paid agents to desist from peddling false allegations against his Ministry or face the wrath of the law. Dr. Madubuko also warned CTORWAAS, its Chairman,
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COVID-19: Three health workers, four patients reportedly test positive at Ogun FMC

No fewer than three health workers and four patients at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. DAILY POST learnt that the health workers include a doctor and two nurses. Reliable sources at the hospital told DAILY POST that the health workers possibly had contacts with a pregnant […]

COVID-19: Three health workers, four patients reportedly test positive at Ogun FMC




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Ex-convict, ‘Aso Rock’ arrested for allegedly raping woman in Anambra

A 28-year-old ex-convict, Mr. Emeka Okeke, has reportedly arrested a 36-year-old woman (name withheld), with a fake gun, forcing her into two rounds of sex with him. The state police spokesperson, SP Haruna Mohammed, who revealed this on Saturday, said the incident happened on Thursday around Okpuno area in Awka South Local Government Area at […]

Ex-convict, ‘Aso Rock’ arrested for allegedly raping woman in Anambra




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Woodland leads Rose, Koepka by two through nine at US Open

PEBBLE BEACH: Gary Woodland took a two-shot lead over two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka and Justin Rose into the back nine at Pebble Beach on Sunday in the final round of the US Open Golf Championship.




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Cubic Corp (CUB) CEO Bradley Feldmann on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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AudioCodes Ltd. (AUDC) CEO Shabtai Adlersberg on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Not Tested, Not Protected, Badly Paid: Ukraine's Medics Speak Out

The Ukrainian government promised that all medical personnel would be tested for COVID-19 once every five days, but doctors have told RFE/RL that has not happened. Medics also said that there were shortages of protective gear and that government promises of increased pay have not been met.




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Madaxweynaha Puntland oo ka hadley xiisadda colaadeed ee gobolka Mudug

Madaxweynaha Puntland Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni ayaa maanta shir saxaafadeed uu ku qabtey magaalada Qardho uga hadley xiisada colaadeed ee weli ka taagan deegaan Teegare oo galbeed uga beegan magaalada Gaalacyo xarunta gobolka Mudug. Madaxweyne Deni ayaa sheegay in ay ballan qaadayaan in ay xakameeyaan dhankooda, sugayaan amniga, waxaana uu dadka deegaankaas ee reer Puntland ugu […]

The post Madaxweynaha Puntland oo ka hadley xiisadda colaadeed ee gobolka Mudug appeared first on Horseed Media • Somali News.




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Deadline UBO registration approaching – 30 September 2019

Following the European and Belgian legislation on anti-money laundering, all Belgian enterprises that are not natural persons (companies, non-profit organisations, trusts, fiducies and similar entities) are obliged to register their ultimate benefic...




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ORR opens consultation on changes to complaints handling

Background The Office for Rail and Road (“ORR”) has opened a consultation on its proposals to introduce a voluntary binding Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) scheme for the resolution of consumer complaints in the rail s...




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Decision of the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main on bundling of consents in sweepstakes

In its decision of 27. June 2019 (Ref. 6 U 6/19), the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main ruled that participation in a sweepstakes can be made dependent on participants giving their consent to receive future marketing via e-mail or calls. In...




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HKMA publishes DLT Whitepaper 2.0

On 25 October 2017, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) published the Whitepaper 2.0 (“Whitepaper 2.0”) on Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”). This Whitepaper 2.0 provides practical advice on over 20 gove...




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German Federal Grid Agency (BNetzA) extends realisation deadlines for renewable energy projects

The lockdown of public life in Germany and the disruption of global economy due to the Coronavirus also complicate and delay the development, construction and commissioning of renewable energy projects in Germany. This has dangerous consequences as ...




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Based on strategic partnership, Azerbaijan-Russia bilateral friendly relations are successfully developing today in all areas (PHOTO)

(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 9 Trend: The May edition of the influential Russian magazine "Natsionalnaya Oborona" (National Defe... ......




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For Newark Valley family, toddler's COVID-19 diagnosis changes Mother's Day in an instant

Kali Little was already extra grateful for her mom and grandmother this Mother's Day. Then her 3-year-old was diagnosed with COVID-19. ......




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Most budget-friendly destinations for a fall getaway in Turkey

As the weather gets colder and Mother Nature gently spreads its autumn colors, destinations for fall getaways become more popular among the world’s tourists. Turkey, with its abundant natural heritage, offers budget-friendly and romantic destinations for travelers. Click through for the most affordable holiday stops in Turkey. (Photos: Alamy)




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Russia hails Turkey's efforts in Idlib, Syria

Russia on May 8 marked Turkey's efforts in Syria's Idlib province with an aim to free the key M4 highway from radical groups.




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Coronavirus – UK Investment Trusts: How to handle AGMs during the COVID-19 pandemic – UK

The restrictive measures on the movement of people to slow the spread of COVID-19 pose specific legal issues for UK Investment Trusts, which are just entering into the reporting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) season.  AGMs have traditionally ...




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Spaniard allegedly stabs Chilean man to death

SURAT THANI: A Spanish man has allegedly stabbed a Chilean man to death on Koh Phangan in this southern province.




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Mexico’s Plan to Upgrade Hydropower Plants Faces Hurdles

Water security and profitability are the Achilles heels of the plan to modernise 60 hydroelectric plants in Mexico, drawn up by the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Most of them are power plants built more than 50 years ago, so the upgrading plan poses technical and feasibility challenges. López Obrador has insisted on […]

The post Mexico’s Plan to Upgrade Hydropower Plants Faces Hurdles appeared first on Inter Press Service.




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Sierra Leone President sacks minister after deadly unrests

Country hit series of riots in the last two weeks resulting in over a dozen and a half deaths.




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South African Airways layoff deadline suspended pending court ruling

The state-owned carrier has been fighting for its survival since December.




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Officials Probe Deadly Plane Crash

[VOA] The Somali government is promising a thorough investigation into the crash of a Kenyan supply plane Monday that killed six people amid suspicions it may have been shot down.




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Ex-IDF intelligence chief Yadlin: I don’t buy that Iran is leaving Syria


Says Bennett trying to take credit as leaves




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An assessment of coronavirus in the Middle East


Decisions taken by Middle Eastern governments in their fight against the coronavirus reflect differences in administrative capacities, infrastructures and specific national political preferences.




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More than 360,000 coronavirus cases in Middle East


The low reporting in some countries and civil conflicts across the region mean that the number of cases is continually undercounted.