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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 Private Client

5 Reasons Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Should Have a Pre-Nup

Thursday, 08 March 2018

With the royal wedding only three months away, there is still time for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to sign a pre-nuptial agreement setting out what would happen if their marriage breaks down in the future.

5 Reasons Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Should Have a Pre-Nup
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Gender Pay Update - Clarification of Calculations for Term Time Only Workers

Wednesday, 07 March 2018

With the first publication date approaching in April 2018, many schools are in the process of finalising their gender pay data...

Gender Pay Update - Clarification of Calculations for Term Time Only Workers
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Sexual Harassment Between Children - What Do You Need to Know About the New Guidance?

Monday, 05 March 2018

As anticipated in the last edition, the DfE has published new advice about peer on peer abuse entitled Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges.

Sexual Harassment Between Children - What Do You Need to Know About the New Guidance?
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Articles & Blogs Charities Independent Schools

Current Issues in Charity Regulation

Monday, 05 March 2018

23 January 2018 should have been a high-point in the media for the charity sector as a whole, as the Duke of Cambridge addressed the Charity Commission's annual meeting with an uplifting speech about the importance of charities to a healthy society...

Current Issues in Charity Regulation
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare Partnerships & LLPs

Do You Always Need Legal Advice Before Signing New Contracts?

Monday, 05 March 2018

Everyone knows that lawyers can be expensive. As a result, GP practices often decide to "take a punt" to save money and enter into quite big contracts without taking legal advice on them first.

Do You Always Need Legal Advice Before Signing New Contracts?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

GP Recruitment and Retention - Top Tips For Getting It Right For Your Healthcare Practice

Monday, 05 March 2018

Many healthcare practices are facing challenges around recruitment and retention. In particular, we are seeing an increase in the number of experienced GPs retiring early leading to an increase in recruiting less experienced salaried GPs.

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

Tier 2 Sponsorship of International Doctors - What GP Practices Need to Know

Monday, 05 March 2018

Following reports that the NHS and GP practices are struggling to attract and retain doctors from the European Economic Area (EEA), GP practices are increasingly looking further afield to try to fill vacancies.

Tier 2 Sponsorship of International Doctors - What GP Practices Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Barry Richards

Monday, 05 March 2018

Barry Richards is a Commercial Property Solicitor in the Healthcare team and is based at our Bristol office.

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Barry Richards
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Articles & Blogs Property Litigation

Life's a Beach (Hut) - Lease or Licence, Chattel or Fixture

Friday, 02 March 2018

Where there is no clear written agreement between a landowner and an occupier of land, disagreements can arise about the terms of that agreement and the status of the occupier.

Life's a Beach (Hut) - Lease or Licence, Chattel or Fixture
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Collective Consultation - When Must an Employer Consult with Their Employees?

Friday, 02 March 2018

In a recent case involving Keeping Kids Company (KKC), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal's (ET) decision that KKC was in breach of its collective consultation obligations.

Collective Consultation - When Must an Employer Consult with Their Employees?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Upcoming Changes to Termination Payment Tax

Friday, 02 March 2018

The tax treatment of payments in lieu of notice is due to change from 6 April 2018.

VWV Employment Law articles and blogs
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Annual Increase in Tribunal Awards Announced

Friday, 02 March 2018

The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2018 will come into force on 6 April 2018 and will increase the maximum and minimum tribunal awards.

VWV Employment Law articles and blogs
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Stand-By Time Can Be 'Working Time' - An ECJ Decision

Friday, 02 March 2018

Many businesses and organisations use workers on stand-by during which they are required to be available to undertake work either remotely or by attending at the workplace if contacted.

VWV Employment Law articles and blogs
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2018 Published

Friday, 23 February 2018

The draft Regulations propose an increase to the rates of National Minimum Wage (NMW) in accordance with recommendations from the Low Pay Commission.

Draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2018 Published
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Launches New Enquiry into Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Friday, 23 February 2018

In response to research pointing to the widespread prevalence of unwanted sexual behaviour at work, the Women and Equalities Committee has launched a full inquiry to investigate sexual harassment in the workplace.

Government Launches New Enquiry into Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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