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Can a Deathbed Gift override a Will?

Monday, 02 September 2024

The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.

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Where are the rules heading for non-domiciled individuals?

Monday, 02 September 2024

On 29 July, the new Labour Government provided some clarity on the form of the new residence-based regime.

Where are the rules heading for non-domiciled individuals?

Can I bring a personal injury claim if someone has died?

Monday, 02 September 2024

Navigating legal claims after a loved one’s death: understanding your rights and options.

The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.

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Home Office removes invitation requirement for eVisa applications

Friday, 30 August 2024

Anyone holding a Biometric residence permit (BRP) which expires on 31 December 2024 can now apply for an eVisa account and must apply before the expiry date of their BRP.

Home Office removes invitation requirement for eVisa applications

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Associative Indirect Discrimination: EAT rules Tribunal was not wrong to allow claims

Friday, 30 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal was right to allow employees to bring claims for associative indirect discrimination, despite not personally possessing the relevant protected characteristics.

Associative Indirect Discrimination: EAT rules Tribunal was not wrong to allow claims

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Claimant permitted to pursue whistleblowing dismissal and detriment claims in respect of same facts

Friday, 30 August 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision helps clarify the case law position where a claimant seeks to pursue their employer for whistleblowing detriment where they have been dismissed.

Claimant permitted to pursue whistleblowing dismissal and detriment claims in respect of same facts

Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

Thursday, 29 August 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act.

Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

Articles & Blogs Healthcare

CQC Single Assessment Framework - the good, the bad and the ugly

Thursday, 29 August 2024

We break down the positives and negatives of the Single Assessment Framework, the publication of the interim report of the independent review into the operational effectiveness of the CQC and what this all means for registered providers.

CQC Single Assessment Framework - the good, the bad and the ugly

Articles & Blogs Corporate

The urgent need for data centres versus the protection of the Green Belt

Friday, 23 August 2024

In the UK the development of data centres has run into some recent planning blocks, despite the urgent need for new data centres driven by the growth in cloud computing, personal internet use and the expansion of digital data.

The urgent need for data centres versus the protection of the Green Belt

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Discrimination claim dismissed despite failure to make reasonable adjustments

Friday, 23 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed a claimant's claims for disability discrimination despite an earlier Tribunal finding that the respondent had failed to make reasonable adjustments.

Discrimination claim dismissed despite failure to make reasonable adjustments

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Promotion in the absence of competitive exercise was unlawful positive discrimination

Friday, 23 August 2024

An Employment Tribunal has found that a police force acted unlawfully when it promoted a minority ethnic Sergeant into a Detective Inspector role in the absence of a competitive exercise.

Promotion in the absence of competitive exercise was unlawful positive discrimination

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Care home employees fairly dismissed following refusal to have Covid vaccination

Friday, 23 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that care home staff were fairly dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID, in breach of their employer's policy.

Care home employees fairly dismissed following refusal to have Covid vaccination

Articles & Blogs Public Sector

LGA publishes new guidance to help ensure confidence in the performance of an authority's services and corporate governance

Thursday, 22 August 2024

This guidance is considered a valuable tool for reducing the risk of intervention—making it essential in the current climate.

LGA publishes new guidance to help ensure confidence in the performance of an authority's services and corporate governance

Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

Tuesday, 20 August 2024

A comprehensive review of crucial guidance documents for navigating the procurement lifecycle under the new legislation.

Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT holds that employer should have considered availability of suitable roles arising from upcoming merger before dismissing disabled employee

Thursday, 15 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal erred in dismissing a claim where an employee was dismissed on the basis of ill-health, despite there being an upcoming reorganisation which would have created suitable alternative roles.

EAT holds that employer should have considered availability of suitable roles arising from upcoming merger before dismissing disabled employee

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