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What are clubs legal remedies if leagues are extended or decided against their wishes?
14 May 2020In this article, John Mehrzad QC, Head of Littleton Chambers’ Sports Law Group, John Shea, Senior Associate in Lewis Silkin’s Sport Business Sector Team and Doug Harmer, Partner at Oakwell Sports Advisory give their expert legal and loss quantification opinions about legal remedies available to Premier League and English Football League (“EFL”) clubs adversely affected by the range of decisions that could be taken to conclude the 2019/20 season such as extending the season beyond 1st June, playing matches at neutral venues, terminating the season early and/or determining league positions based on new formulas such as a points per game basis.
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Home Office gives guidance on employing Europeans
13 May 2020The Brexit transition period will end on 31 December 2020. EEA nationals and their family members who are resident in the UK before that date have until 30 June 2021 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”). In doing so, they will obtain either “settled” or “pre-settled” status.
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Furlough scheme extended until end of October
13 May 2020The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is being extended by a further four months until 31 October 2020.
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Lewis Silkin advises longstanding client Walker Books on its sale to Trustbridge Global Media
Deal
13 May 2020Lewis Silkin has advised longstanding client Walker Books on the sale of the group to Trustbridge Global Media.
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Hong Kong’s Employment Support Scheme: further updates and expansions
13 May 2020On 12 May 2020, the Chief Executive announced further details on the newly implemented Employment Support Scheme as well as further expansions.
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IRELAND - Coronavirus – FAQs about managing the return to work
13 May 2020These FAQs focus on the employment law issues facing employers as restrictions are eased and more employees can come back to work. They cover health and safety obligations, medical testing, contact tracing, deciding which employees should stay at home and what happens if employees don’t want to return. They also cover adjusting hours and responsibilities.
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Government amends the Working Time Regulations to allow holiday carry over for the next two leave years
13 May 2020The government has made amendments to the Working Time Regulations which will allow workers to carry up to 4 weeks of annual leave over into the next 2 leave years, and has just published some further guidance on how this is intended to work in practice. This will apply where workers have not been able to take their statutory annual leave entitlement due to coronavirus.
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Every exit is an entrance – government releases guidance on reopening and re-occupation
12 May 2020As part of its roadmap for a gradual exit from lockdown, the government has released guidance for employers on how to maintain workplace safety as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
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Lewis Silkin French Desk advises Descours & Cabaud on its acquisition of the remaining 50% of Hayley Group
Deal
12 May 2020Lewis Silkin’s M&A team has advised French Group Descours & Cabaud, the leading distributor of MRO and PPE products in Europe, on its acquisition of the remaining 50% of Hayley Group.
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Temporary use of vacant land offers chance for collaboration: Anthony van Hoffen writes for Property Week
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12 May 2020Covid-19 space requirements present an unusual opportunity for the property sector to make a difference. Nicola Mathers, Chief Executive of Future of London and development partner Anthony Hoffen discuss the potential temporary use of vacant land during the pandemic and the opportunities for collaboration.
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Most ASAI complaints in Ireland are about misleading advertising
11 May 2020The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) has published its Annual Report. At a time when online shopping and digital commerce are experiencing exponential growth and have played a key role during the pandemic, the ASAI wants digital platforms to engage significantly from both compliance and funding perspectives.
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Cancellations and refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic
11 May 2020It seems that every day there is a new report in the media about ordinary people being denied refunds when holidays, weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversary parties and other events which they have paid for have been cancelled as a consequence of national or global lockdown measures. In some cases, the travel company/event organiser has insisted on collecting balancing payments from their customers as well.
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Government announces 14-day quarantine plan for arrivals to the UK
11 May 2020On 11 May the Government published its COVID-19 recovery strategy for the UK.
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We’re on the road? The government’s Covid-19 recovery strategy
11 May 2020The government has published its post-COVID recovery strategy, setting out a “roadmap” for gradually easing the lockdown, getting the economy moving and – eventually – returning the country to something approaching normality.
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What happens to furloughed workers when the government scheme ends? Lucy Lewis comments for The Independent
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11 May 2020The coronavirus outbreak has not only caused thousands of deaths around the world but has caused untold damage to the economy: on 7 May the Bank of England warned the pandemic will push the UK economy towards its deepest recession on record.
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International approaches to Covid-19 job retention and wage subsidy schemes
07 May 2020Governments across the world have introduced arrangements equivalent to the UK’s furlough scheme, aiming to support businesses in retaining employees by subsidising all or some of their salary. Our survey of 28 countries reveals significant differences between the approaches being taken, particularly in relation to the generosity and duration of schemes.
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Influencing your relationship: Key points for brands to consider when contracting with an influencer
07 May 2020Influencers provide brands with an exciting and engaging way to reach audiences. Unlike traditional advertising, when working with influencers brands usually won’t have complete control over the content which is created.
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Financial support for SMEs: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
06 May 2020Government-backed loans of up to £5 million to small and medium businesses
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Can players refuse to return to football and are they at increased risk of injury? John Shea comments for The Times
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06 May 2020In this article for The Times, John Shea explains the legal standpoint that players have over refusals to return to football amid concerns regarding Covid-19.
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Ireland - Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme – planning an exit strategy
06 May 2020The government’s Temporary Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme is currently due to end on 17 June 2020. It has provided employers with some important breathing space and there is no question it has saved jobs. But as the end of the scheme draws closer, it is important for employers to start considering their exit plans.