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Coronavirus and tech supply chains: dealing with strains and broken links in the chain

Each tech company will have their own way of managing disputes, and each individual supply contract will be probably be on differing terms all the way up and down the chain

Why should you write a will?

At present, it’s hard to miss the daily news reports regarding the growing number of cases of coronavirus and, sadly, the subsequent deaths. As the situation and lock-down looks set to continue over the next few weeks, or potentially months, we expect to receive increasing numbers of enquiries about making a will.

Coronavirus: Preserving your business and protecting the nation

Restaurants are closed for everything except take away services. Supermarkets are struggling to supply staples, but the nation still needs feeding. Most workers will be eating at home rather than in and around the workplace for some time to come. The recipe for feeding the nation has changed with immediate effect, by government order.

Tax planning during the coronavirus pandemic

The human and economic damage being wrought by Covid-19 is terrible and should not be understated. The depressed level of asset values and current tax reliefs do though mean that there are planning opportunities for far-sighted taxpayers.

How to make or amend a will during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown

In English law, to make a valid will, a testator must have their signature to it witnessed by two adult independent witnesses. The current social distancing measures together with self-isolation to protect the particularly elderly and vulnerable, therefore present a challenge for private client practitioners: how do we ensure that wills are valid when we can’t stand within 2 metres of one another?

Wright Hassall lands royal recognition

A Midlands law firm has landed royal recognition for its support to the wider community throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.

Sharp rise in medical negligence claims following Covid

Claims for medical negligence have increased sharply following delays to treatments and operations arising from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a law firm.

COVID 19, CBILS and BBL; The impact on the property finance market

With the coronavirus pandemic causing global panic and an unforeseen impact upon the economies across the globe this blog will explore the specific impacts that this has had on the real estate lending market.

Employment law update: contractual changes implemented from 6 April 2020

With managing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic taking a priority position on the agenda, understandably many employers have put the mandatory changes to Contracts of Employment implemented on 6 April 2020 on the back burner.

Track and Trace: what are the limitations of the new NHS COVID-19 app?

The government’s new NHS Track and Trace app is at the heart of its plans for tackling the coronavirus, lifting the lockdown and helping us all return to normal as soon as possible.