Pandemic insurance claims set for settlement following ruling
As coronavirus continues its freeze on normal life, with strict lockdown measures back in place, many businesses will breathe a sigh of relief following January 2021's Supreme Court ruling confirming when business interruption insurance policies should pay out during a pandemic.
Informed Consent Before, During and After a Covid-19 World
Regulatory Partner, Susan Humble and Oryon Develop, present an interactive webinar for healthcare professionals showcasing real examples of the issue of informed consent and provide an understanding of how the law and proceedings have changed, and what the future of these might look like.
In response to the second national lockdown, the chancellor announces an extension to the Furlough Scheme to run until March 2021; available only to those businesses in areas that remain under restriction. The chancellor said he wanted to give businesses security through the winter and protect millions of jobs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many businesses seeking to terminate contracts early (by force majeure or otherwise), often in exchange for an early termination payment.
Employees typically leave their jobs by serving notice and resigning, usually to start a new job elsewhere. However, an employer may decide to terminate an employee's employment contract, or the employee may resign amidst a dispute. In these scenarios, it is more than likely that a settlement agreement will come into play.
Property Auctions: How a solicitor can be your key to success
Ben Marks, Head of Residential Property at London law firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK), explains why solicitors are invaluable at ensuring buyers and sellers can navigate the legal complexities of auctioned properties. He explores the risks associated with property auctions and discusses solicitors' indispensable role in mitigating these risks.
New Year is an opportune moment for businesses to ensure their legal affairs are in order. One of the critical aspects of this process is the review and update of legal documents.
In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.
Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status
In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.
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