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Coronavirus – ‘Dear CEO’ letter on SME business interruption insurance - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-21

After previously setting out its expectations of general insurance firms in relation to their treatment of consumers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, on 15 April 2020 the UK Financial Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ...


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Coronavirus - Overview of measures in the financial sector by Dutch Regulators due to the Corona pandemic

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-23

DNB (the Dutch Central Bank) Banks: Micro prudential, less significant institutions (LSIs) - Banks can use their capital and liquidity buffer. Therefore, banks will be allowed to temporarily operate below the level of capital as defined by t...


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Coronavirus - Overview of governmental economic support – Global

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-23

Please note that further information is expected and we will update this note when this is available. Set out below is a summary of measures that have been announced by governments in various jurisdictions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. ...


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Coronavirus - Changes to Directors’ Duties during the COVID-19 Crisis - Global

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-05

Please note, we will continue to update this note as and when further measures are announced. Summarises of the current position on directors' duties across some key jurisdictions noting any significant changes that have been announced by government...


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Coronavirus - Financial Services in a post COVID world - Video series

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-06

  We are producing a series of videos in which some of our leading practices discuss the principal issues and opportunities in financial services as the COVID crisis abates, and we start moving into a new form of business as usual. Some of thes...


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Coronavirus - Financial Services COVID-19 Sector Focus

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-06

In this period of market uncertainty, financial services firms globally are facing a number of challenges and questions. We have created a selection of recent articles, webinars, podcasts and short videos published by Eversheds Sutherland to he...


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Coronavirus - Webinar – Financial services post-COVID19: Trends in disputes and enforcement - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-06

Listen as our panel answer some of the most common questions on post-COVID19 litigation trends - this was presented in conjunction with Ankura. A recording of the session can be listened to here. In this session we explored: a review of the economi...


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Coronavirus - Executive pay and rewards - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-05-07

Coronavirus and executive pay: the issues The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an economic crisis that has far surpassed that of the financial crash in 2008. The implications for executive pay against the backdrop of furloughed staff, lay-offs, staff...


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Education briefing - Equality and Human Rights Commission publishes report on its inquiry into racial harassment in Higher Education

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-10-24

Last December, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an inquiry into racial harassment in Higher Education. On 23 October 2019 the EHRC published its report “Tackling racial harassment: universities challenged” under t...


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Education Briefing - New Acas guidance on menopause at work – changing attitudes?

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-10-28

To mark World Menopause Day on 18 October, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has published guidance to help employers and managers support staff who are affected by the menopause at work. The guidance includes an overvie...


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Briefing on the Charity Commission’s guidance for charities with a connection to a non-charity

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-10-31

1. Introduction 1.1 The Charity Commission has recently released detailed guidance for charities on their connections to non-charities, highlighting that whilst such connections can bring benefits they can also present risks and challenges. Common s...


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Education briefing - 5 point plan for effectively managing disruption on campus.

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-11-27

  This week’s industrial action by University lecturers and other members of staff brings back into focus the risk of disruption on campus from students and others who are affected by the strike action. Disruption on campus can arise...


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Education briefing – General Election 2019 – what are the parties saying about key issues for the sector on employment, equality, Brexit and immigration?

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-11-28

  With the General Election 2 weeks away the manifestos have been published. All of them - to varying degrees - containing promises on what the relevant party will do in the education sector if it is successful in the election. Full Article


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Education briefing - The OfS end of term report 2019 - and what to look forward to in 2020

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2019-12-11

2019 was the year that the new regulatory landscape for Higher Education came to fruition.  Although the Office for Students (OfS) was established on 1 January 2018, it was not until 1 August 2019 that all its powers were fully implemented. So ...


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Education briefing - Challenging times for the new Ofsted inspection regime

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-01-09

The new regime One of the most significant changes to the academies and further education sectors in 2019 was the introduction of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) which Ofsted implemented in September 2019. The stated aim of this change was ...


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Education ebriefing – MAC publishes long anticipated report on the future immigration system

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-01-29

Two important announcements this week are relevant to the UK’s immigration requirements for several years. Brexit is, of course, scheduled for 11pm on 31 January 2020. In addition, a report published yesterday makes recommendations for the fut...


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Coronavirus - Employment law update (Education) - the UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-01-31

  Wuhan coronavirus: implications for institutions Overview The spread of the Wuhan coronavirus gives rise to the same issues for organisations wherever they are based or operate around the world. These include assessing the risks faced by thei...


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Education ebriefing – Statutory parental bereavement leave and pay to commence in April 2020

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-02-04

Background The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 received Royal Assent as long ago as 13 September 2018. The intention was the Act would come into force in 2020, with further clarification on the provisions to be contained in regulations...


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Education briefing - Government’s plans for new immigration system published

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-02-20

The Government has now published a policy statement setting out details of the immigration system which it intends will apply in the UK from 1 January 2021. This follows the report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on 28 January 2020 setting...


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Education briefing - ICO Consultation on the Processing of Criminal Records Data

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-02-24

The legal issues surrounding the processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions, allegations and offences or related security measures (“Criminal Records Data”) are complex. Education institutions tackle such issues on a re...


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Education briefing - 5 point plan for effectively managing disruption on campus.

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-02-25

The latest round of industrial action by University lecturers and other members of staff brings back into focus the risk of disruption on campus from students and others who are affected by the strike action. Disruption on campus can arise and ...


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Coronavirus - Employment law update (Education) - the UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-04

Overview Our previous briefing on this topic (Coronavirus: Implications for Institutions) set out the main issues facing institutions when dealing with the CoVID-19 outbreak. In this briefing we address some of the more com...


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Coronavirus - Commercial issues (Education) - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-12

Overview Our previous briefings on this topic (Coronavirus: Implications for Institutions and Full Article


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Coronavirus – travel guidance for the education sector - UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-16

  Following the government’s announcement on 12 March 2020 that it was advising schools and colleges to cancel overseas trips for children under 18 until further notice, it has now published travel guidance for the education sector. This ...


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WEBINAR RECORDING - Covid-19 : Student Accommodation Issues

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-27

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Coronavirus – Education: moratorium on forfeiture – UK

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-30

Many educational institutions have granted business tenancies to third parties who occupy part of their estate and many institutions also occupy third party premises as business tenants. In light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the Government has...


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Education briefing - Coronavirus - Emergency volunteering leave

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-03-30

The Coronavirus Act 2020 has now been enacted and introduces a new statutory emergency volunteering leave, to support health and social care authorities. Health and social care workforces are under increasing pressure in providing services during th...


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Education Briefing - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Guidance for Employers

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-01

1. INTRODUCTION On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a new “Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme” (the Scheme) to help pay people’s wages. Employers will be able to contact HMRC for a grant to cover most of the wages of their workforce who ...


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Education briefing – Coronavirus - contract termination and force majeure

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-02

Introduction Last Monday’s announcement from the Government placing the country in lockdown will be felt heavily by institutions who are trying to ensure continuity of provision to students and maintain quality and standards of teaching. In ou...


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Education briefing - Coronavirus: when can untaken statutory holiday be carried over?

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-02

The Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020. These amend the Working Time Regulations 1998 to create an exemption relating specifically to COVID-19 and holiday leave. Under the Working Time Regulation...


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WEBINAR RECORDING - Coronavirus - An overview of employment law issues for education institutions

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-07

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Education briefing: Coronavirus - New Guidance: Government update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-07

On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a new “Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme” (the Scheme) to help pay people’s wages. See our previous briefings of 23 March and Full Article


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Education briefing - Coronavirus - Further guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-14

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WEBINAR RECORDING - Covid-19 and higher education: How universities and pathway providers are navigating disruption

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-24

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Education briefing - Fitness to study and coronavirus

By www.eversheds.com
Published On :: 2020-04-24

A common topic for sector discussion is whether “fitness to study” is an appropriate term to use in connection with an institution’s regulation of its student community where a concern arises about the ability of a student to study...


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In the news: UN seeks $6.7 billion for COVID-19

By www.thenewhumanitarian.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:12:12 +0000

Coronavirus adds 20 percent to the world's humanitarian bill.


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Coronavirus and aid: What we’re watching, 7-13 May

By www.thenewhumanitarian.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:13 +0000

Shattered ceasefires, a $6.7-billion price tag, and Italy’s migrant amnesty: updates on how COVID-19 is disrupting humanitarian efforts around the globe.


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UN cuts extra pay for health workers in Yemen just as COVID-19 hits

By www.thenewhumanitarian.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:22:50 +0000

Up to a third of the country’s medical staff and health workers could lose out in the planned WHO cuts.


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What’s new besides coronavirus?

By www.thenewhumanitarian.org
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:01 +0000

Coronavirus concerns are grabbing the headlines. But other crises haven’t stopped. Here’s a look at what else is going on.


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Cayetano warns of ‘reckoning’ for those responsible for ABS-CBN franchise ‘mess’

By www.manilatimes.net
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:30:53 +0000

SPEAKER Alan Peter Cayetano breaks his silence on the closure of media giant ABS-CBN Corp. after a cease and desist order was issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and warned of “reckoning” for those responsible for the “mess”. “Last Tuesday we were all ambushed by the NTC,” Cayetano said in a statement posted on […]


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2 sailors injured as fire breaks out from PH ship bringing home PPE from India

By www.manilatimes.net
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:35:24 +0000

TWO sailors were injured after fire broke out from one of the Philippine Navy ships tasked to bring home donated personal protective equipment (PPE) from India. Lt. Cdr. Maria Christina Roxas, Philippine Navy spokesman, said the fire started at the main engine room of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), a few hours after leaving Cochin […]


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Ex-POC chief cherry-picks Diaz, Marcial for Olympic goals

By www.manilatimes.net
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:54:58 +0000

FORMER Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Ricky Vargas believes that 2016 Rio Olympics weightlifting silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz and 2015 Southeast Asian Games boxing welterweight gold medalist Eumir Felix Marcial have the strongest chances of winning the country’s first ever gold at the Olympics next year. Vargas, currently the president of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) and formerly the Philippine Basketball Association chairman, […]


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They protested for food – the police fired rubber bullets

By mg.co.za
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Excessive use of force by the security forces during the Covid-19 pandemic has overwhelmingly been experienced in poor communities

The post They protested for food – the police fired rubber bullets appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.


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Southern Africa’s cannabis industry offers opportunity for open-minded investors

By mg.co.za
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:55:50 +0000

The stigma around the plant needs to be addressed and citizens involved in new policies and processes in order for the market to change

The post Southern Africa’s cannabis industry offers opportunity for open-minded investors appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.


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Listen to the voice of Generation C — they have answers for Africa’s future

By mg.co.za
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Many young people already know how to deal with the problems the Covid-19 pandemic has wrought — they have been living with them all along

The post Listen to the voice of Generation C — they have answers for Africa’s future appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.


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Covid-19: An opportunity for universities to regain public trust

By mg.co.za
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the role of universities in nurturing scientific inquiry and evidence-based policy-making to the fore

The post Covid-19: An opportunity for universities to regain public trust appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.


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Man wanted for 4 murders arrested after 6 years on the run

By www.bangkokpost.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:57:00 +0700

A man wanted in connection with the murder of four people in Ayutthaya was arrested in Suphan Buri on Saturday, six years after fleeing arrest.


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Foreign trio nabbed for swimming in Pattaya

By www.bangkokpost.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:46:00 +0700

PATTAYA: Three foreigners have been detained for violating the emergency decree after they were found swimming at a closed beach behind a hotel in this resort city on Saturday.


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