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COVID-19 and frustration of contract

The common-law doctrine of frustration of a contract applies where an unforeseen event occurs that is neither party’s fault but that...

COVID-19 and force majeure clauses

Commonly found in contracts, force majeure clauses can alter obligations and/or liabilities when an extraordinary event or circumstance...

Holiday Companies Change Tack

Vacation Rentals Ltd, the company behind Hoseasons and Cottages.com, has reversed its voucher-only policy after originally failing to...

Blow to unexplained wealth orders

A further blow was dealt to unexplained wealth orders (UWO) in April when the High Court granted an appeal to discharge three UWOs...

Directors' fiduciary duties

In a recent High Court ruling it has been confirmed that a director's fiduciary duties survive a company's entry into administration or...

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