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Coronavirus legal updates
The development of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to create contractual and other legal challenges which are in many ways unprecedented. Whilst the outbreak originated in China, its impact is being felt globally, and in response, we have co-ordinated across our own global offices to ensure that we centralise our know-how and are sharing best practice with our clients. This page contains some of our legal briefings created to date.
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Coronavirus and event organizers’ responsibilities
Taylor Wessing responds to further questions about event cancellations. Commenting on coronavirus from the force majeure perspective is attorney Lukáš Míša of the law firm Taylor Wessing Czech Republic. Inquiries have mainly related to the epidemic and the responsibilities of event organizers. Frequently asked questions regard:
Liability for damages, financial compensation
Contracts, terms and conditions
Force majeure – freeing parties of liability, obligations
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Payroll alert - labour context of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic
In the context of the ongoing global epidemic of coronavirus COVID-19, I would like to provide you with an overview of the most important consequences arising from the current extraordinary situation.
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