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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 Independent Schools

Discrimination Arising from Disability - a Warning for Employers

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Discrimination - does an employer need to know that misconduct was disability related to unlawfully discriminate?

Discrimination Arising from Disability - a Warning for Employers
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Government Urged to Do More to Implement Life Sciences Industrial Strategy

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

In August last year, Professor Sir John Bell unveiled industry-led proposals to build the UK’s status as a world leader in life sciences. The strategy was independent of the Government, so the Government was not bound by it...

Government Urged to Do More to Implement Life Sciences Industrial Strategy
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Grenfell Report - Knock-On Implications for Boarding Schools?

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Dame Judith Hackitt has published her final report into the review of building regulations and fire safety, including a number of recommendations for schools.

Grenfell Report - Knock-On Implications for Boarding Schools
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

MHRA Cracks Down on £200m of Prescription-Only Medicines Diverted by Wholesalers and Pharmacists

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is cracking down on the diversion of prescription-only medicines (POMs) from out of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

MHRA Cracks down on £200m of Prescription-Only Medicines Diverted by Wholesalers and Pharmacists
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Appointing an Attorney - Do You Know Your Lasting Power of Attorney Options?

Monday, 02 July 2018

A Lasting Power of Attorney enables you (the donor) to authorise a person of your choosing, (the Attorney) to make decisions on your behalf.

Appointing an Attorney - Do You Know Your Lasting Power of Attorney Options?
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

We Agree We Want to Divorce. Do I Really Need a Solicitor?

Monday, 18 June 2018

On 1 May, the first fully digital divorce application was launched. So you may wonder, do you really need a solicitor to get divorced? Is face to face legal advice worth the cost?

We Agree We Want to Divorce. Do I Really Need a Solicitor?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Does a Claimant Have to Prove to Obtain an Order for Interim Relief from the Tribunal?

Friday, 15 June 2018

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided helpful guidance on what threshold a claimant must meet to be awarded an Order for Interim Relief by the tribunal.

Interim Relief
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Happens When the Pay of a Comparator in an Equal Pay Claim Changes?

Friday, 15 June 2018

Once a right to equal pay has been established, any right to higher pay is contractually binding on an employer and will remain even if the circumstances of the comparator change.

Equal Pay Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Assessing Compensation for Discrimination - What Is the Impact of Health Insurance Benefits?

Friday, 15 June 2018

Where an employee has received permanent health insurance payments, having opted to receive increased cover under a flexi-benefit scheme, employers may not be able to use these to offset compensation due to the employee.

Insurance Calculation
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Articles & Blogs Procurement

STOP PRESS: When is a Development Agreement Not a Public Works Contract?

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

The Court of Appeal is due to hear on appeal the decision in R (on the application of Faraday Development Limited) v West Berkshire Council in this week.

STOP PRESS: When is a Development Agreement Not a Public Works Contract?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Independent Schools

Unauthorised Encampments on School Land

Monday, 11 June 2018

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently published a consultation about powers for dealing with unauthorised encampments on land.

Unauthorised Encampments on School Land - Have Your Say
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Independent Schools

Schools that Work for Everyone - Key Consultation Outcomes

Monday, 11 June 2018

Consultation on the green paper closed in December 2016. It wasn't until May 2018 that the government published its response. What has nearly a year and a half of reflection brought?

Schools that Work for Everyone - Key Consultation Outcomes
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

GDPR Now Live - What Does This Mean for Schools and Academy Trusts?

Monday, 11 June 2018

Following the implementation of the GDPR on 25 May, many schools and academy trusts are reporting that they still have work to do. Is it too late, or is this just the beginning?

GDPR Now Live - What Does This Mean for Schools and Academy Trusts?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Zero Hours Contracts and Part Time Worker Claims

Friday, 08 June 2018

Can a zero-hours contract be the 'same type of contract' as a permanent employment contract for the purposes of a part-time worker claim?

Zero Hours Contracts and Part Time Worker Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment Public Sector

Are South Yorkshire's Fire Station Staffing Systems Unlawful?

Friday, 08 June 2018

Yes, the High Court has ruled. The shift pattern, that sees some South Yorkshire firefighters working four days and nights, has been found to breach EU Working Time Regulations.

Are South Yorkshire's Fire Station Staffing Systems Unlawful?
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