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Partner at VWV Advising on Shepton Mallet Hip Replacement Cases

Wednesday, 04 July 2018

Early in 2017, Care UK, which operates the Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre identified that a group of patients operated on by one of their surgeons, Mr Oliver Schindler, appeared to be experiencing a prolonged recovery from hip replacement.

Partner at VWV advising on Shepton Mallet hip replacement cases

Articles & Blogs Construction

Three Bites at the Construction Payment Cherry - a Review of Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited [2018]

Wednesday, 04 July 2018

The amendments to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the Act), introduced by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, set out the current process used to deal with payments in construction contracts.

Three Bites at the Construction Payment Cherry - a review of Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited [2018]

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Regulation and Paradigm Shifts

Monday, 02 July 2018

Clive Read of VWV, gives his thoughts on how property solicitors are and will be impacted by IT and regulatory change.

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

5 Practical Tips for Landlords Faced With a Tenant Entering a CVA

Monday, 02 July 2018

A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is a legally binding agreement between a company and its creditors, which acts as an alternative procedure to liquidation.

5 Practical Tips for Landlords Faced With a Tenant Entering a CVA

Articles & Blogs Employment

When Should an Employer Consider Suspending an Employee?

Friday, 29 June 2018

ACAS has published new guidance on the process and procedure of suspension.

When Should an Employer Consider Suspending an Employee?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Can Making an Allegation Amount to Whistleblowing?

Friday, 29 June 2018

There is no reason why not, according to the Court of Appeal in Kilraine v London Borough of Wandsworth.

Can Making an Allegation Amount to Whistleblowing?

Articles & Blogs Employment

New UK Immigration Status for EU Citizens and Their Families

Friday, 29 June 2018

The Government has released further details of their plans for confirming the immigration status of EU citizens and their families living in the UK.

New UK Immigration Status for EU Citizens and Their Families

Articles & Blogs Employment

Sexual Harassment - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

With the whole world taking note of the media coverage of #metoo, what do you need to know as an employer about sexual harassment?

Sexual Harassment - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Articles & Blogs Employment

The Government Ban on Credit Card Charges - Are You Owed a Refund?

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

The Payment Services Regulations 2017 came into effect on 13 January 2018, and brought into force the requirements of the Second EU Payment Services Directive ("the Directive").

The Government Ban on Credit Card Charges - Are You Owed a Refund?

Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Rachel Crean

Monday, 25 June 2018

Rachel Crean is a Partner in our Healthcare Commercial Litigation team, based at our London office.

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Rachel Crean

Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Can GPs Avoid Liability by Putting Their GP Practices into a Limited Company?

Monday, 25 June 2018

We at VWV are being asked a lot at the moment about whether the answer to GPs' concerns about having personal liability for the practice is to 'incorporate', ie to put the practice into a limited company.

Can GPs Avoid Liability by Putting Their GP Practices into a Limited Company?

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Gender Separation and Discrimination in Mixed Schools - New Guidance Published

Friday, 29 June 2018

The new DfE non-statutory guidance, 'Gender Separation in Mixed Schools', was published on 28 June. Its purpose is to support mixed schools...

Gender Separation and Discrimination in Mixed Schools

Articles & Blogs Employment

Is it Discriminatory to Issue a Written Warning to a Disabled Employee for Poor Attendance?

Friday, 22 June 2018

In the case of DL Insurance Services Ltd v O'Connor, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered this question, holding that issuing the formal warning amounted to unfavourable treatment in the circumstances...

Is it Discriminatory to Issue a Written Warning to a Disabled Employee for Poor Attendance?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Establishing Employment Status - The Importance of Having Unambiguous Terms of Employment

Friday, 22 June 2018

In Hafal Ltd v Lane-Angell, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an individual who was employed on a "bank basis" with no guaranteed hours was an employee.

Establishing Employment Status: the Importance of Having Unambiguous Terms of Employment

Articles & Blogs Employment

Pressure on Tier 2 (General) Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship Cap Set to Ease

Friday, 22 June 2018

As the cap on Tier 2 visas for skilled non-EEA workers is hit for an unprecedented 7th successive month, the Government has announced changes which are likely to significantly ease demand.

Pressure on Tier 2 (General) Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship Cap Set to Ease

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