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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Stop Press: Government will introduce pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular hours workers' holiday entitlement

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Following recent consultations, the government has now confirmed it will make significant changes to the Working Time Regulations next year.

Stop Press: Government will introduce pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular hours workers' holiday entitlement
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Updated Guidance on the Register of Overseas Entities

Friday, 17 November 2023

Over a year has passed since the establishment of the Register of Overseas Entities under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022.

Updated Guidance on the Register of Overseas Entities
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

The Bletchley Declaration - what does it mean for AI in Pharma?

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of the year in the UK and beyond. After the UK held an AI Safety Summit in November, the countries participating signed up to the Bletchley Declaration. But what does it mean for pharma?

The Bletchley Declaration - what does it mean for AI in Pharma?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

The start of the overhaul - low-risk UK clinical trial approvals made quicker

Thursday, 16 November 2023

The MHRA's guidance on clinical trial applications was updated in October. The guidance refers to a new notification scheme, which was the subject of an MHRA press release dated 12 October 2023.

The start of the overhaul - low-risk UK clinical trial approvals made quicker
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Marketing authorisation - International Recognition Procedure confirmed

Thursday, 16 November 2023

From next year, organisations holding marketing authorisations (MA) in an approved list of countries can benefit from a new 'International Recognition Procedure' to gain access to the UK market.

Marketing authorisation - International Recognition Procedure confirmed
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Can a director of a holding company be considered a de facto director of the subsidiary company?

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

This blog explores the risks and legal implications associated with the label of a de facto director.

Can a director of a holding company be considered a de facto director of the subsidiary company?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Stop Press: Government will introduce a pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular-hours workers' holiday entitlement

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Following recent consultations, the government has now confirmed it will make significant changes to the Working Time Regulations next year.

Stop Press: Government will introduce a pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular-hours workers' holiday entitlement
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government responds to part-year worker holiday entitlement consultation

Friday, 10 November 2023

Following the consultation earlier this year, the Government has confirmed its plans in respect of the calculation of part-year workers' holiday entitlement.

Government responds to part-year worker holiday entitlement consultation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New legislation introduces business crime reforms

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 received Royal Assent at the end of October. It will, amongst other things, introduce two key business crime reforms.

New legislation introduces business crime reforms
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court confirms insolvency administrator was not company officer

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Supreme Court has handed down an important judgment, confirming a company administrator was not an 'officer' for the purposes of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA).

Supreme Court confirms insolvency administrator was not company officer
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced for certain offences

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Government has shortened the period of time before which certain criminal offences can be considered 'spent'. The change will reduce the length of time individuals must declare certain criminal convictions in some job applications.

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced for certain offences
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement

Friday, 03 November 2023

How schools may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement and what you should be aware of to avoid this.

A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement
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Articles & Blogs Procurement

Public Procurement - new year, new rules

Friday, 03 November 2023

We cover the latest and upcoming changes in legislation surrounding procurement and how to ensure you are ready for the changes.

Public Procurement - New Year, New Rules
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Articles & Blogs Charities Independent Schools

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

Friday, 03 November 2023

How can schools position themselves to ensure they carry out their fundamental governance responsibilities?

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employers will be subject to enhanced anti-harassment duties under new legislation

Friday, 03 November 2023

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act (the Act) will introduce a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff in the workplace.

Employers will be subject to enhanced anti-harassment duties under new legislation
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