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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 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Coronavirus Legal Guidance - How We Can Help Your Healthcare Business

Thursday, 09 April 2020

With the rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and increasing impact on our healthcare clients, we have mobilized a specialist team of cross-disciplinary lawyers to support you.

Coronavirus Legal Guidance - How We Can Help Your Healthcare Business
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate

Coronavirus - Can Directors of Private Companies Cancel Dividends?

Thursday, 09 April 2020

As businesses try and survive in these difficult times, there are many worries for business owners and directors. The following FAQs answer your common concerns and gives tips on how to act now to mitigate the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus - Can Directors of Private Companies Cancel Dividends?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Tax

Coronavirus - Working Tax Credit Increase to Boost Family Income

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

The government has announced an increase in Working Tax Credit in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which will boost some families' income by as much as £20 a week. This first took effect from 6 April 2020.

Coronavirus - Working Tax Credit Increase to Boost Family Income
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Divorce During Lockdown

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

With the UK on lockdown during the global coronavirus pandemic, couples looking to separate may be wondering how this could affect the divorce process.

Divorce During Lockdown
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law

Welcome to the Second Edition of Our Information Law Brief

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

It has been an interesting few months, both in the world of data protection and the wider world, since the last edition of the Information Law Brief.

Welcome to the First Edition of Our Information Law Brief
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection Information Law

Coronavirus - How to Save Money With Data Protection Compliance

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

We have recently launched a number of new services to help you manage your everyday data protection issues during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Coronavirus - How to Save Money With Data Protection Compliance
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Digital Assets in Divorce

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Almost all couples will have some form of digital assets - from digital photo albums and Netflix accounts to cryptocurrency - but how are these divided up in a divorce?

Digital Assets in Divorce
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Property Litigation Real Estate

Coronavirus - Can You Rely on Commercial Lease Guarantees?

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

With measures now in place to protect struggling commercial tenants, landlords may instead be considering claims against guarantors. Here are five things for landlords to think about before relying on guarantees.

Coronavirus - Can You Rely on Commercial Lease Guarantees?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection Information Law

Coronavirus - Apps to the Rescue?

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, it is interesting to observe the developments in technology around us and consider the apps that no one envisaged they would have a need for on their smartphone in 2020.

Can Apps Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus?
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Morrisons Not Vicariously Liable for Employee's Data Breach

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

We regularly advise Higher Education clients on issues surrounding data breaches. This week's decision from the Supreme Court in the Morrisons saga will therefore come as a welcome relief.

Morrisons Not Vicariously Liable for Employee's Data Breach
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus - 5 Ways to Protect Your University Against Cyber Attacks

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

The UK has seen some incredible acts of kindness over the last few weeks as we rally together during this uncertain time. But unfortunately, amongst the generosity, there are cyber criminals working to exploit this situation.

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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for the higher education sector.

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus - Summary of Immigration Changes Affecting Universities

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

Amongst the raft of guidance issued by the government dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, universities will be keeping a close eye out for announcements affecting their international students and employees.

Coronavirus - Summary of Immigration Changes Affecting Universities
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Sector

Local Authority Virtual Meetings

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

In these unprecedented times, the government has had to pass legislation to deal with a wide range of issues.

Local Authority Virtual Meetings
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection Information Law

Coronavirus and Working from Home - What You Need to Consider

Monday, 06 April 2020

With a significant proportion of the population working from home for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), organisations are having to adapt to new ways of accessing systems and communicating with one another.

Coronavirus and Working from Home - What You Need to Consider
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