ArticleBusiness Interruption InsuranceMost businesses will invest in insurance to cover themselves in the event of risks that could damage their business.United KingdomInsuranceRollits LLP
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ArticleCharity Commission Launches New Safeguarding PortalThe Charity Commission has updated its safeguarding resources and has implemented a new safeguarding portal.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawRollits LLP
ArticleA Crucial Time To Assess Workplace RisksAs the Prime Minister moves towards setting out plans for easing the lockdown, businesses are giving thought to what this may mean for getting employees back United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Rollits LLP
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ArticleSupreme Court Judgment On Children's Investment Fund FoundationOn 29 July 2020, the Supreme Court issued its Judgment in relation to the charity law case Lehtimaki and others v Cooper [2020] UKSC 33 which is also known as the CIFF case.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawRollits LLP
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ArticleGovernment Urges Businesses To Behave ResponsiblyIn March the Cabinet Office issued a Procurement Policy Note providing information and guidance to public bodies in relation to the payment of their suppliers. United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorRollits LLP
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Article"Covid Secure" WorkplaceIn conjunction with the Prime Minister's announcements on 10th and 11th May 2020, a suite of guidance setting out measures intended to assist safe working during the covid-19 pandemic...United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Rollits LLP
ArticleInfrastructure Agreements - Some Practical ConsiderationsWhen entering into an infrastructure agreement such as a section 104 agreement or section 38 agreement, it is often tempting to sign off the agreementUnited KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawRollits LLP
ArticleNew Job Support Scheme To Provide Ongoing Support For EmployersFollowing much media speculation the Government has now announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) which has been designed to protect viable jobs as employers continue to battle the impact...United KingdomEmployment and HRRollits LLP
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ArticleCharity ProceedingsIn a recent High Court case, the High Court refused to grant permission to pursue charity proceedings and stayed the claim to enable the parties to engage in mediation.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawRollits LLP
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