The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to day-to-day life, as well as to business and the way that we work. Read more
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Commercial Property: Government introduces temporary ban on legal action against tenants
The Government has introduced new legislation that has temporarily banned property owners from taking legal action against tenants. Read more
Government: The risk of fraud is the main obstacle to COVID-19 Wills reform
The Government has indicated that it is considering reforms to probate legislation to accommodate the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak but has cautioned against any move to suspend the requirement for two independent witnesses, owing to the fraud risk. Read more
Experts heed caution as official figures reveal fall in company insolvencies
The number of businesses filing for insolvency fell in the first three months of 2020, new figures have revealed. Read more
Fraudsters target IP applicants amid Covid-19 disruption
Fraudsters are taking advantage of Covid-19 disruption by targeting businesses with fake letters demanding a “registration fee” in order to process an intellectual property (IP) application, a major regulator has warned. Read more
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Parental pay to be paid based on usual earnings
It has now been confirmed that workers who have been furloughed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) that are taking parental or adoption leave will receive parental or adoption pay based on their usual earnings. Read more