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Article by Peter Oldham KC. This article deals briefly with various issues (amongst many) that are of concern to LAs about the Coronavirus crisis and the Coronavirus Bill. The article has the following sections:- (1) Member meetings (2) Disqualification under... Read more
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Employers owe common law and contractual duties to take reasonable care to provide their employees with a safe place to work. This duty requires the employer, in general terms, to provide its employees with safe tools and equipment, and a... Read more
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This week has brought unprecedented disruption to the legal system, and the whole economy. The Panopticon team, and all of us at 11KBW, are working hard to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the level of service... Read more
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1. This note has been prepared by an ad hoc group of specialist barristers (names as below). It sets out some initial ideas to amend Schedule 11 of the Coronavirus Bill to avoid a wholesale removal of duties to provide... Read more
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This note sets out some thoughts and information on the current crisis. Information from the FCA The FCA has set up dedicated webpages for firms (link: https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/information-firms-coronavirus-covid-19-response) and for consumers (link: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/coronavirus-covid-19). The key messages for firms are: • Strong... Read more
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The purpose of this bulletin is to provide practical information and guidance, at a glance and in one place, about the impact that COVID-19 is having within our practice areas. Contributions are from our specialist members of chambers. We will... Read more
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The health and safety of our clients, members and staff is paramount and is our overriding concern at this time. However, we wish to assure you that we continue to operate chambers’ business, working within Government guidelines. Please note our... Read more
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This note sets out some information and personal views about local authority decision making in the light of the current crisis. Member meetings On 16th March the Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP, announced that the government will consider bringing... Read more
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We are delighted to announce that Aileen McColgan, Julian Milford and Marcus Pilgerstorfer have been appointed to Silk. Members of 11KBW offer them our warmest congratulations.
