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Amy leads the thought leadership and content strategy for LexisNexis UK. Her work appears in LexisNexis' marketing campaigns, industry press and legal industry magazines. She is an established writer and researcher, having contributed in national publications, such as City A.M. and Financial IT. She is also one of the writers and digital editors of LexisNexis' insights blogs, the Future of Law and the In-house blog.
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8 Jul 2020
Should the period relating to meetings being cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) be disregarded from the six month period referred to in section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972?

This Q&A considers whether the section 85 Local Government Act 1972 sanction on failure of members to attend local authority is suspended during the coronavirus...

2 min read
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3 Jul 2020
Is there an issue with the validity of a section 21 notice which was signed and dated 6 May 2020, and served by hand on 7 May 2020, where the expiry date of the section 21 notice (in box 2) is stated as being 7 August 2020?

This Q&A considers the potential validity of a section 21 notice that is signed on one date and served by hand on another and whether sufficient notice has been given....

3 min read
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2 Jul 2020
Have there been any changes to the filing obligations of limited partnerships due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

This Q&A considers the temporary changes made to the filing obligations relating to limited partnerships (LPs) in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

3 min read
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30 Jun 2020
Can an employee or director who has been on furlough or worked less hours due to the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) still qualify for preferential enterprise management incentives (EMI) tax treatment on their subsisting EMI share options?

This Q&A looks into the effect that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has on subsisting EMI options.

3 min read
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24 Jun 2020
Is there a requirement under law that a deed has to be physically dated (ie printed out and dated with agreement by all parties who have signed remotely), or can the dating also be done electronically after parties have signed in counterpart?

This Q&A considers the dating of deeds and any exceptions if delivery in escrow was agreed or there are counterpart leases.

4 min read
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23 Jun 2020
Is there any guidance for local authorities and their powers to enforce contact tracing regarding the new National Health Service coronavirus (COVID-19) app?

This Q&A considers what guidance is currently available on enforcement in relation to the National Health Service contract tracing app.

3 min read
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15 Jun 2020
My company is going to be late filing its annual share schemes return to HMRC this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it still be subject to penalties?

This Q&A considers whether a company that fails to file its annual share scheme return by 6th July this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic will still face penalties from...

2 min read
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11 Jun 2020
Should I review my workplace first aid arrangements in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

This Q&A considers whether employers should review their workplace first aid arrangements in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It reflects guidance issued...

4 min read
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5 Jun 2020
Can a mortgagee issue a claim for possession where there is no outstanding capital balance only arrears of interest?

This Q&A considers whether a mortgagee can issue a claim for possession where there is no outstanding capital balance only arrears of interest.

2 min read
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4 Jun 2020
Where a person (P) makes a statutory declaration by video conference, is it permissible for the solicitor administering the declaration to be connected to the solicitor advising P? In particular, can the solicitors live in the same house?

This Q&A considers whether it is permissible for the solicitor administering a statutory declaration by video conference to be connected to the solicitor advising the...

3 min read
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Should the period relating to meetings being cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) be disregarded from the six month period referred to in section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972?
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Should the period relating to meetings being cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) be disregarded from the six month period referred to in section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972?

This Q&A considers whether the section 85 Local Government Act 1972 sanction on failure of members to attend local authority is suspended during the coronavirus...

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8th Jul 2020 | 2 min read
Is there an issue with the validity of a section 21 notice which was signed and dated 6 May 2020, and served by hand on 7 May 2020, where the expiry date of the section 21 notice (in box 2) is stated as being 7 August 2020?
Covid-19
Is there an issue with the validity of a section 21 notice which was signed and dated 6 May 2020, and served by hand on 7 May 2020, where the expiry date of the section 21 notice (in box 2) is stated as being 7 August 2020?

This Q&A considers the potential validity of a section 21 notice that is signed on one date and served by hand on another and whether sufficient notice has been given....

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3rd Jul 2020 | 3 min read
Have there been any changes to the filing obligations of limited partnerships due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Covid-19
Have there been any changes to the filing obligations of limited partnerships due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

This Q&A considers the temporary changes made to the filing obligations relating to limited partnerships (LPs) in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

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2nd Jul 2020 | 3 min read
Can an employee or director who has been on furlough or worked less hours due to the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) still qualify for preferential enterprise management incentives (EMI) tax treatment on their subsisting EMI share options?
Is there a requirement under law that a deed has to be physically dated (ie printed out and dated with agreement by all parties who have signed remotely), or can the dating also be done electronically after parties have signed in counterpart?
Covid-19
Is there a requirement under law that a deed has to be physically dated (ie printed out and dated with agreement by all parties who have signed remotely), or can the dating also be done electronically after parties have signed in counterpart?

This Q&A considers the dating of deeds and any exceptions if delivery in escrow was agreed or there are counterpart leases.

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24th Jun 2020 | 4 min read
Is there any guidance for local authorities and their powers to enforce contact tracing regarding the new National Health Service coronavirus (COVID-19) app?
Covid-19
Is there any guidance for local authorities and their powers to enforce contact tracing regarding the new National Health Service coronavirus (COVID-19) app?

This Q&A considers what guidance is currently available on enforcement in relation to the National Health Service contract tracing app.

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23rd Jun 2020 | 3 min read
My company is going to be late filing its annual share schemes return to HMRC this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it still be subject to penalties?
Covid-19
My company is going to be late filing its annual share schemes return to HMRC this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it still be subject to penalties?

This Q&A considers whether a company that fails to file its annual share scheme return by 6th July this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic will still face penalties from...

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15th Jun 2020 | 2 min read
Should I review my workplace first aid arrangements in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Covid-19
Should I review my workplace first aid arrangements in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

This Q&A considers whether employers should review their workplace first aid arrangements in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It reflects guidance issued...

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11th Jun 2020 | 4 min read
Can a mortgagee issue a claim for possession where there is no outstanding capital balance only arrears of interest?
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Can a mortgagee issue a claim for possession where there is no outstanding capital balance only arrears of interest?

This Q&A considers whether a mortgagee can issue a claim for possession where there is no outstanding capital balance only arrears of interest.

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5th Jun 2020 | 2 min read
Where a person (P) makes a statutory declaration by video conference, is it permissible for the solicitor administering the declaration to be connected to the solicitor advising P? In particular, can the solicitors live in the same house?
Covid-19
Where a person (P) makes a statutory declaration by video conference, is it permissible for the solicitor administering the declaration to be connected to the solicitor advising P? In particular, can the solicitors live in the same house?

This Q&A considers whether it is permissible for the solicitor administering a statutory declaration by video conference to be connected to the solicitor advising the...

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4th Jun 2020 | 3 min read
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