Article by Peter Oldham QC. This article deals briefly with various issues (amongst many) that are of concern to LAs about the Coronavirus crisis and…
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Can employees be compelled to attend public-facing work where they are worried about catching the virus?
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…
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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…
Read MoreThe Coronavirus Bill – Schedule 11
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…
Read MoreThoughts on financial regulation in the time of Covid-19
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…
Read MoreSome thoughts on Local Authorities and Coronavirus
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…
Read MoreSophie Belgrove wins Employment Law Junior of the Year in the Legal 500 Bar Awards
We are delighted to announce that Sophie Belgrove has won Employment Law Junior of the Year in the Legal 500 Bar Awards. Recognised as a…
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“Purdah” is upon us. It lasts until 12 December 2019, only shortly before the Christmas/New Year break. It is as well to recall a case…
Read MoreArticle 50 can be extended without the UK having to hold European Parliament elections – Jason Coppel QC co-authors legal Opinion
The Government has repeatedly stated in recent days that a further, long extension to the Article 50 notification period could only be granted by the…
Read MoreCourt applies state aid rules in lease dispute
James Goudie QC explains how the Court of Appeal reached its conclusion, in a dispute over a lease extension, that the extension granted to the…
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