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Information Law
Case Law Update April 2020
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal against a decision of the Home Office, finding unanimously that the decision failed…
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Information Law
Opportunities and challenges concerning central bank digital currency
The Bank of England’s recently published Discussion Paper considers the concept of Central Bank Digital Currency.
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Commercial Client
Facial Recognition Technology
The use of advanced technology is gradually increasing in our everyday lives.
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Education
Supplier relief due to COVID-19
The Cabinet Office has published a second Procurement Policy Note (PPN) which applies to all contracting authorities, including education institutions.
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Buy to Lets
Coronavirus Act and Suspension of Possession Proceedings
Following the passing of the Coronavirus Act, the government has now provided further information on the new measures which have…
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Employment
Furlough Advice - Directors of small businesses with one or two directors
Guidance is still to be finalised, but in theory directors can be furloughed in the same way as other employees.
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Residential Conveyancing
COVID-19 Mortgage Payment Relief Update
It has now been over a week since the Government announced that mortgage lenders are to offer a three month…
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Family Law
COVID-19 Update: Separated Parents and Contact with Children
COVID-19 has brought with it a new set of challenges for separated parents who share care for their children.
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Medical Negligence
Epilepsy Awareness Day 2020
Burnetts’ Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Team are taking part in Purple day to raise awareness of epilepsy.
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Commercial Client
Governing bodies, trustee boards and meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has had, and will continue to have, significant impact on the day-to-day life of individuals and organisations.
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Family Law
COVID-19 Separated Parents and Contact with Children
There are many difficulties that are likely to arise as a result of the Government advice on isolation, travel and…
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Self-isolating - General Power of Attorney - Peace of Mind
A General Power of Attorney is a temporary document which allows an appointed person to make decisions about your financial…
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