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  • 15 August 2019
  • Construction

Force majeure clauses and the “but for” test

A recent Court of Appeal decision in Classic Maritime Inc v Limbungan Makmur SDN BHD EWCA Civ 1102 has considered whether a party could rely on an exceptions clause (similar to a force majeure provision) to excuse non-performance in circumstances where it was not able and willing to provide cargoes for shipping even if the force majeure event had not occurred.

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  • 15 August 2019
  • Brexit

Brexit: One million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme

The Government has revealed today that over one million applicants have been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme. This means that they have either been given pre-settled status or settled status.
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  • 15 August 2019
  • Construction

Building a Safer Future: the government’s Consultation

Following Dame Judith Hackitt’s Final Report and the government’s Implementation Plan , this summer the government published a consultation on proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system, which closed at the end of July 2019.
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  • 14 August 2019
  • Immigration

UK Spouse Visa Accommodation Requirements: update 2024

Under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, an applicant must provide evidence that there is adequate accommodation available to them, which the family owns or occupies exclusively, without recourse to public funds. In order to assess adequacy, the accommodation must not be:

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  • 13 August 2019
  • Employment

TUPE: Employers must provide full information about employees

Under section 1 of the Employment Right Act 1996, employers must provide most employees with particular information about their employment including start date, scale/rate of remuneration, and terms relating to hours of work.

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  • 13 August 2019
  • Commercial Real Estate

Legal Considerations Before Opening a Pop-Up Theatre

Pop-up theatres are becoming an increasing trend in the arts world, offering a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional venues. A wide variety of locations are now being used, from urban gardens to disused retail space.

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  • 13 August 2019
  • IP and Commercial

5G: The missing piece in the puzzle for autonomous vehicles?

The role out of 5G is set to drive forward the concept of driverless technology and smart cities. Increased speeds at which data can be shared between a vehicle – for example a sensor detecting a hazard and that data being uploaded to the Cloud, is approximately 50 times faster than under a 4G connection.
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  • 13 August 2019
  • Privacy and Data Protection

AI and Data Protection – Is Fair and Transparent Privacy Possible?

We live in a digital world. Every facet of daily life is governed to some degree by phone, web or some form of connected technology. There is no question that advances in technology improves communication. The rate of information exchange now as compared to 10 years ago is staggering. Artificial Intelligence or AI and machine learning are revolutionising the way in which we interact with each other and conduct business, But are these advances compatible with the principles of fairness and transparency under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)?
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  • 13 August 2019
  • Immigration

UK Visas and Technology

The Home Office is serious about incorporating technology in its immigration process. The advent and expansion of e-gates, the introduction of online applications and the implementation of the EU Settlement Scheme using NFC-mobile phones is all part of the Home Office’s drive to automate and digitize its procedure.
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  • 13 August 2019
  • IP and Commercial

The social media superpower advancing AI

Developments in the last week show Facebook and Instagram are leading players in the field of Artificial Intelligence.On Friday "Pluribus" became the first AI robot to beat five expert Texas Hold'em players at their own game.
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  • 13 August 2019
  • IP and Commercial

eSports: The beginning of a new era in gaming?

Video games. A simple yet entertaining diversion or a colossal waste of time? One may be forgiven for missing the rapid emergence of competitive videogaming, also known as eSports. Yes, it is actually a thing, and its popularity is surging. The business world is taking note.
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  • 13 August 2019
  • Corporate and M&A

Fiduciary duties to company shareholders

Earlier this year I discussed the importance of good corporate governance following the decision in Stobart Group v Tinkler. Paramount to good corporate governance is the adherence to the directors’ duties, whether contractual or fiduciary. Given the inherent lack of tangibility of any duties with a fiduciary persuasion, directors can often be found wanting when trying to quantify and qualify the positions where such duties might be owed to their shareholders.

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