Author Archives: Commercial Law Network

Licensed premises have been hit hard by the COVID-19 lockdown, and will continue to face difficulties as it is lifted. The author considers what steps may be available to operators, and their advisers. On 20 March this year, all cafés, … Continued

In the 1970’s there was a reasonably popular Irish comedian called Frank Carson. He was a genial fellow, won Opportunity Knocks, was celebrated on This is your Life, and awarded a papal knighthood for his charity work by Pope John … Continued

Under new guidelines issued by the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, certain categories of civil business in the Sheriff Court during the current Covid-19 lockdown will now be able to recommence. The new guidance is effective from today, 1 May … Continued

Notwithstanding the current lockdown and emergency measures the Treasury is undertaking, and notwithstanding also the current hiatus in the property market, I wanted to let you know about a major change in the reporting and payment of Capital Gains Tax … Continued

Covid-19 has raised the question of whether it is possible to legally sign documents electronically. As a consequence of more people working remotely due to self-isolating, there are practical difficulties in obtaining a wet ink signature on a paper document, … Continued

Bellwether Green has announced the appointment of Fran Ennis as Head of Litigation and Regulation. CLN Chairman April Bingham says “We are so pleased to be able to further support our CLN Members with Fran’s expertise. Her joining the firm … Continued

Following the outbreak and spread of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) throughout the world, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020. In this note, we consider how force majeure provisions in commercial contracts may be … Continued

Download a helpful guide on the 2020 Budget from our friends at Gilliland & Co https://commerciallawnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Budget-Summary.pdf

The Ultimate Guide to Cyber Risk, Security & Compliance in the Conveyancing Sector Printable version Data breaches and cyberattacks are big news. And, the threat from hacks and fraud have become a stark reality for law firms around the world. … Continued