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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 Partnerships & LLPs

Has Your Partnership Set Up a Limited Company? - Why You Need to Check Your Registered Shareholders Today

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Has your Practice set up a Limited Company? Perhaps to limit your liability or own the freehold to your premises?

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

The CQC - The Fit and Proper Persons Requirement for Directors - Updated Guidance and Background

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

On 25 January 2018 the CQC issued updated guidance on the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement (FPPR) for Directors. This note explains how the requirement applies to healthcare providers operating as limited companies.

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Inquests - An Insight for Care Providers

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Inquests can be a difficult and stressful experience for all concerned, requiring careful preparation and a considered approach throughout. In this article, we set out some useful guidance for care providers.

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Stephen Hawking's NHS Judicial Review Receives a Cost Boost

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Professor Stephen Hawking was a vocal champion of the NHS, and had been battling with the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt over the future of the NHS. He had stated that he would not have had such a long life without the NHS.

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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Andrew Andrews

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Andrew Andrews is a Senior Associate within our Regulatory Compliance team and is based at our London office.

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Andrew Andrews
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Minimum Wage Changes - Don't Be Named and Shamed

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Whether deliberately or accidentally, if an employer fails to increase pay to comply with the new national minimum and living wages in force from April, they risk a significant penalty and being "named and shamed".

Minimum Wage Changes - Don't Be Named and Shamed
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Whistleblowing Detriments Must Be Both Proven and in Time

Thursday, 29 March 2018

In the case of Royal Mail Group Ltd -v- Jhuti, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether in whistleblowing claims it was necessary for a claimant to prove...

Whistleblowing Detriments Must Be Both Proven and in Time
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Bishop Who Refused Licence to Priest in Same-Sex Marriage Did Not Unlawfully Discriminate

Thursday, 29 March 2018

The Court of Appeal has held in the case of Pemberton v Inwood that the refusal to grant a ministry licence to a priest in a same-sex marriage did not amount to discrimination as the religious occupational requirement exception applied.

Bishop Who Refused Licence to Priest in Same-Sex Marriage Did Not Unlawfully Discriminate
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

Pressure Mounts on Recruitment of Key Overseas Talent

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Employers looking overseas to fill vacancies for skilled and senior roles have been facing difficulties over the last few months with restrictions starting to bite on the popular Tier 2 (General) immigration category.

Pressure Mounts on Recruitment of Key Overseas Talent
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Articles & Blogs Employment

A Question of Costs - What Employers Need to Know

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Two recent cases have grappled with the question of claimant costs.

A Question of Costs - What Employers Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

Want to Move to the Countryside? 5 Points to Consider

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

From bats in the belfry to a lazy afternoon on the river, what are the quirks you need to consider when buying your dream home in the country

Want to Move to the Countryside? 5 Points to Consider
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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing Real Estate

Stop Fraudsters Selling Your Property

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Property fraud is on the rise. It typically involves fraudsters selling high value properties without the true owner having any idea.

Stop Fraudsters Selling Your Property
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

5 Estates Issues About Accelerated Degrees all Finance Directors Need to Be Aware of

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

In this article, Clive Read identifies estates issues about accelerated degrees all finance directors need to be aware of.

5 Estates Issues About Accelerated Degrees all Finance Directors Need to Be Aware of
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Is Strong Belief Enough for an Employer to Be Regarded as Knowing of an Employee's Disability?

Friday, 23 March 2018

In the recent case of Toy v Chief Constable of Leicestershire, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that the Chief Constable did not and could not reasonably have been expected to know that the Claimant suffered from dyslexia...

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Articles & Blogs Employment

More Government Fines and 'Naming and Shaming' Ahead of Increase to National Minimum Wage

Friday, 23 March 2018

The government has taken further action to ensure employers are paying employees the National Minimum Wage ("NMW").

More Government Fines and 'Naming and Shaming' Ahead of Increase to National Minimum Wage
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