COVID-19: Can parents face fines for not sending their child to school?
Many parents are justifiably concerned about sending their children back to school so soon, especially given that the youngest children are unlikely to be able to follow social distancing guidelines.
Public Pension Fund Investment Strategy – Supreme Court decision
Guidance pertaining to the investment of Local Government Pension Scheme Funds which came into force in November 2016, has been the subject of a recent decision in the Supreme Court.
Terminally ill care home residents and COVID-19 restrictions
Family not in breach of COVID-19 regulations by collecting their terminally ill mother from a care home as it was considered that they were providing assistance to a vulnerable person.
Land Registry relaxes rules on signing deeds
The Land Registry has announced temporary changes that will make it easier to deal with execution of transfers, leases and other deeds relating to a disposition of an interest in land.
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Lift safety obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Health and Safety Executive’s latest guidance reminds organisations that they must endeavour to maintain the safety of the lifting equipment under their control throughout the pandemic.
Coronavirus directory of employment guidance
Our employment team have prepared a directory of key information and guidance on employment issues in relation to the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Admission appeals and Covid-19
With National Offer Day for primary school places having proceeded as scheduled on 16 April 2020, new regulations came into force on 24 April 2020, which relax some of the current requirements.
Charities weekly round-up – 5
Whilst life before lockdown may seem a distant memory, as we head through the peak of coronavirus, many of us are probably beginning to think about what the post-Covid-19 world will look like.
Avoiding Alternative Dispute Resolution – an own goal? What is a winning strategy?
Parties to court proceedings are encouraged to engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and a recent case shows that if you fail to do so, there may be costs consequences.
Charities weekly round-up – 4
As the weeks go on, we are finding new ways to keep connected and celebrate holidays and festivals together. Charities are leading the way with some great fundraising ideas.
Building a safer future – Government announces next steps
On 2 April, the Government announced a further range of measures to improve building safety in Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs), which are now defined as buildings that are either […]