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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 Healthcare

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Varsha Pattni

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Varsha is a Consultant in the Commercial Property team and is based at our Watford office.

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Varsha Pattni
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Does an Ulterior Motive for Making a Victimisation Claim Show Bad Faith?

Friday, 31 August 2018

No, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal, arguing that although motive could be relevant, the key question should be whether the claimant had acted dishonestly.

Victimisation
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

The Best and Worst of Times - Supporting Students Through the Transition to Higher Education

Monday, 20 August 2018

The start of the academic year is always an exciting time but also a period of significant and often daunting transition for those taking their first steps into higher education.

The Best and Worst of Times - Supporting Students Through the Transition to Higher Education
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Gender Pay Gap Reporting - What May Be on the Horizon?

Friday, 17 August 2018

The House of Commons' Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has published its first report following its inquiry into Corporate Governance: Delivering on fair pay, which was launched in March 2018.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting - What May Be on the Horizon?
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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

New Government Proposals Could Delay House Moving Process

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

In 1925 the government introduced the Land Registry, which kept a central record of land ownership and saw most land become registered.

New Government Proposals Could Delay House Moving Process
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Will Working a Notice Period After Resigning in Response to Repudiatory Breach Affirm the Contract?

Friday, 31 August 2018

In the face of a repudiatory breach of contract, an employee must not leave it too long before resigning, otherwise, they will be taken to have waived the breach.

Breach of Contract
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Legal Advice Privilege - a Cautionary Tale

Friday, 17 August 2018

In the case of X v Y Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered the limits of what is privileged.

Legal Advice Privilege - a Cautionary Tale
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can a TUPE Transfer Still Occur Where There Is a Temporary Cessation of Activities?

Friday, 17 August 2018

Yes, held the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in a recent case, ruling that a five month cessation of a school's activities, before recommencement by a different contractor, did not preclude the possibility of a TUPE transfer taking place.

Can a TUPE Transfer Still Occur Where There is a Temporary Cessation of Activities?
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Business Owners - Have You Made a Will Yet?

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Around 60% of the population has no Will and if you die without a Will your estate will be passed on according to the intestacy rules.

Private Client Team
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

STOP PRESS: NHS England's Consultation on Contracting Arrangements for Integrated Care Providers (ICPs) - Submit Your Feedback Before 26 October 2018

Friday, 17 August 2018

NHS England has launched a consultation on the contracting arrangements for ICPs.

STOP PRESS: NHS England's Consultation on Contracting Arrangements for Integrated Care Providers (ICPs) - Submit Your Feedback Before 26 October 2018
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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

Legal Updates: a Changing Landscape for the Leasehold Housing Market?

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

2018 saw the announcement of two reform proposals that could have a major impact on the housing market in England.

Legal Updates: a Changing Landscape for the Leasehold Housing Market?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

STOP PRESS: General Practice Premises Policy Review - Submit Your Feedback Before 5 September 2018

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

NHS England, with the Department of Health and Social Care, is working with the GPC, RCGP and other stakeholders to undertake a review of the General Practice Premises Policy.

STOP PRESS: General Practice Premises Policy Review - Submit Your Feedback Before 5 September 2018
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Articles & Blogs Property Litigation

Possession Claims and Public Law Duties - Bryn Colin Davies v Hertfordshire Council

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

A recent case has established that public bodies must consider their public law obligations before taking steps to evict an occupier, even if the occupier does not have any private law right to remain in the property (such as a trespasser).

Possession Claims and Public Law Duties
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court Considers Legality of Enhanced Criminal Record Checks

Friday, 10 August 2018

In the case of R (AR) v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, the Supreme Court assessed whether it was a breach of AR's right to a private life and right of presumed innocence...

The Supreme Court Considers the Legality of Enhanced Criminal Record Checks
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

A High 'Prezzo' to Pay

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

In the recent case of Prezzo Ltd v High Point Estates Ltd [2018] EWHC 1951 (TCC), the High Court held that the landlord's insurance obligations only extended to the part of the building occupied by the tenant, Prezzo, and not the whole building.

A High 'Prezzo' to Pay - Insurance Provisions and Commercial Property Leases
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