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Author Archives: Alice Heathfield
Coronavirus – Frustration and Force Majeure in Commercial Contracts
The below practical steps, explained in more detail below, should be taken by businesses in these unprecedented times: Review the terms of any applicable force majeure (or hardship) clauses in commercial contracts closely and consider whether they apply to the …
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Practical guidance for dealing with a Regulatory Decisions Committee action
This article sets out some guidance for any firm which finds itself on the wrong end of a Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC) action, focusing on practical steps a firm can take to ensure the optimal outcome in this challenging situation. …
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An update of the latest developments in crypto regulations
How to classify and regulate cryptoassets? The debate around the regulatory classification of “major” cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin has been raging for years. The key issue is whether they should be classified at all and if so as …
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Outlook for OFAC Sanctions on Foreign Companies
In recent years, the U.S. has been extremely active in imposing sanctions over a number of different countries including Russia, Iran, and North Korea and also targeting specific companies and individuals. The reasons for these sanctions have been diverse, ranging …
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Status of construction industry contractors questioned by Tribunal ruling
An Employment Tribunal has thrown into question the status of construction industry contractors in a ruling finding that two contractors were in fact employees and should be afforded the protections open to all employed staff. It is a decision that …
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Are your contracts of employment ready for changes taking effect on 6 April?
Following the publication of the government’s Good Work Plan in December 2018, legislation will be coming into force imminently that will affect the contractual terms and conditions businesses must provide to their staff. Employees are currently entitled to receive a …
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Flybe collapses two months after government announces rescue
With coronavirus proving to be the final straw, Flybe has gone into administration less than two months after the government announced a rescue deal, resulting in the loss of more than 2,000 jobs. Simon de Broise comments on the airline’s …
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Restaurant going bust? Here’s some food for thought…
Many readers will be aware of the recent, sudden closure during service of Mayfair restaurant “The Square”, which left staff out of work and out of pocket after January’s wages remained unpaid. Sadly this is by no means an isolated …
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Government’s proposed points-based immigration system – how will this impact SMEs?
The Government has announced post-Brexit plans to bring in a “points based” immigration system meaning low skilled workers will no longer qualify for visas. The plans are intended to urge employers to move away from relying on cheap labour from …
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Making Waves: IPEC finds fabric design a work of artistic craftmanship
In Response Clothing Limited -v- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Limited [2020] EWHC 148(IPEC) His Honour Judge Hacon has made a rare finding that a fabric design incorporating a wave pattern constituted a work of artistic craftsmanship and therefore qualified for copyright …
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