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Scotland and the “tilted balance” in planning decisions

The Court of Session upholds the use of the tilted balance in cases where there is a shortfall in the housing land supply

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Directors’ duties: disclosing potential conflicts of interest

The High Court decision of Fairford Water Ski Club Ltd v Cohoon [2020] reiterates directors’ duties to disclose potential conflicts of interest to a company

Legal update

The final terms of the Future Fund

The Government has now finalised the terms of the Future Fund. This article provides an overview of the terms as well as guidance on how companies can secure funding under the scheme

Legal update

Return of the ‘Cash Box’ Placing - the COVID-19 fundraising solution?

As many quoted companies continue to suffer unprecedented cashflow issues, we consider the impact of the latest PEG investor guidance and the resurgence of the ‘cash box’ placing structure

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Burges Salmon signs new global business drive to tackle COVID-19 crisis

Burges Salmon has joined hundreds of other businesses in a global initiative to help the most vulnerable citizens during the Coronavirus crisis

Legal update

Re. Baron Templeman of White Lackington (Deceased) - Scrabble and the Golden Rule

At a time when the number of people looking to make or update their Wills has increased dramatically, this case has brought the issue of testamentary capacity and the 'Golden Rule' into focus

Legal update

Expert witnesses: the ALT bares its teeth, and bites

Tribunal attacks independence of expert witness and imposes severe costs penalty

Legal update

COVID-19: How can a party best prepare for and respond to an adjudication during COVID-19?

We consider the facts and implications of MillChris Developments Ltd v Waters decision, to provide practical tips to prepare for and respond to an adjudication

Legal update

COVID-19: What tax initiatives are available to support my business?

A summary of some of the current tax initiatives that may be available to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Legal update

COVID-19: ICO issues guidance on workplace testing for employers

In this article we look at the ICO’s latest guidance on workplace testing during the current pandemic and highlight the key issues organisations should address

Legal update

Procurement Challenges: High Court reiterates the importance of getting limitation right

A recent High Court decision has reiterated the importance of challenging procurement decisions at the right time: Riverside Truck Rental Limited v Lancashire County Council

Legal update

COVID-19: Green light for 'closed' company general meetings

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill will enable companies and other qualifying bodies to hold general meetings on a 'closed' basis. The deadline for AGMs will also be extended

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