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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 Charities

Marketing Material In Charity Newsletters - Food for Thought or a Spam Sandwich?

Friday, 20 March 2020

Is there ever a place for marketing materials in charity newsletters?

Marketing Material In Charity Newsletters - Food for Thought or a Spam Sandwich?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Disposals of Charity Land - The Law is Changing

Friday, 20 March 2020

Charities who own or have a long term lease of land and properties should take note of recent developments in charity land disposals.

Disposals of Charity Land - The Law is Changing
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Divorce & Family

Coronavirus - National Guidance for Family Courts

Monday, 23 March 2020

Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice, has provided national guidance for the Family Courts.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - National Guidance for Family Courts
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and Commercial Leases - What Universities Need to Consider

Friday, 20 March 2020

As coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) continues to dominate the headlines, we explore its effect on commercial properties, whether a university is either a tenant or landlord, and answer your most frequently asked questions.

Coronavirus and Commercial Leases - What Universities Need to Consider
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 20 March 2020

With Higher Education Institutions moving to online teaching and allowing staff to work from home and more staff self-isolating and social distancing, there has been significant disruption to normal working patterns.

Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Higher Education Institutions
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 20 March 2020

Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has created an unprecedented challenge for education providers, with the rapid move to online learning, previously considered second rate, now becoming the norm.

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

Coronavirus - Implications for HEIs and Foreign-National Staff and Students

Friday, 20 March 2020

Higher Education Institutions will need to consider the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their international staff and students who are sponsored under Tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the Points-Based System.

Coronavirus - Implications for HEIs and Foreign-National Staff and Students
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus Employment and Pay Implications - FAQs for Academies and Maintained Schools

Friday, 01 May 2020

In this article, we consider the most common questions around pay for staff affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus Employment and Pay Implications - FAQs for Academies and Maintained Schools
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Your University from the Coronavirus?

Friday, 20 March 2020

With the increasingly challenging steps being taken by the Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Higher Education Institutions are becoming alert to the risk of events being cancelled and contracts going unfulfilled.

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Your University from the Coronavirus?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Managing Contracted Revenue and Costs in the Face of the Coronavirus

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Many schools and academy trusts (or their trading subsidiaries) are able to secure revenue from facility lettings arrangements, and from services such as breakfast and after-school clubs.

Managing Contracted Revenue and Costs in the Face of the Coronavirus
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Secure Your Schools Against Trespassers

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

As schools begin to close or to operate remotely, it is more important than ever to take steps to secure school premises, including playing fields and open spaces, against trespassers.

Secure Your Schools Against Trespassers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

The Future of Charity Taxation - Working toward a Stronger Civil Society

Friday, 20 March 2020

A reminder of charity tax reliefs and all you need to know from the Charity Tax Commission's report

Charity Taxation
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Coronavirus - Considered 'Force Majeure' Contractual Provisions?

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

With a backdrop of ongoing system change, contract negotiations and the usual winter pressures, being at the frontline against a new, widespread and infectious disease due to coronavirus (COVID-19) is a headache general practice could do without.

Coronavirus - Considered 'Force Majeure' Contractual Provisions?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Hugo Boss - the Comedian Formerly Known as Joe Lycett

Friday, 20 March 2020

Comedian Joe Lycett has changed his name by deed poll, protesting heavy handed legal action taken by the fashion house against charities and small businesses.

Hugo Boss - the Comedian Formerly Known as Joe Lycett
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Council Premises Funding for GP Developments

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Since the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was introduced in April 2010, Councils across England have collected millions of pounds worth of CIL to help fund GP development.

Council Premises Funding for GP Developments
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