Clarke Willmott urges businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new law
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Corporate and commercial law
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is urging businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new legislation introducing a corporate offence of “failing to prevent fraud.”
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Aidan Clucas
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Coronavirus and force majeure clauses in construction standard form contracts
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It seems highly probable that the coronavirus pandemic itself will be found to constitute a force majeure. This will only be applicable if the contract was entered before the coronavirus outbreak. Alternatively, contracts will be “frustrated”. This means they literally cannot be performed.
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Cost of living crisis and the impact on service charge recoveries
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In February 2023, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted that the bank interest rate would make its tenth increase over the past year by 0.5ppts to 4%, being the highest level in 15 years.
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Government’s Growth Plan: Off-payroll working rules to be repealed
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On 23 September 2022, the government revealed its Growth Plan and confirmed that the off-payroll working rules will be repealed for both public and private sector organisations with effect from 6 April 2023.
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How to divorce well: What do family lawyers mean by a “Good Divorce”?
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When family lawyers talk about a “Good Divorce” they are generally referring to a separating couple’s ability to work together to achieve a fair outcome for everyone involved.
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HR Consultancy Corner: Creating a menopause-inclusive workplace
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There’s no doubt that the menopause and its impact at work is being discussed far more openly now and, in turn, businesses are starting to switch on to this wellbeing issue.
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HR Consultancy Corner: Spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace
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In this article, Juliette Staunton discusses a recent high-profile case of workplace sexual harassment and the proposed new legislation that seeks to amend the Equality Act 2010, which imposes a legal duty on employers to protect workers from harassment by other employees.
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