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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 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

Indian Business Invents Device That 'Disables' Air and Surface-Borne Coronavirus

Tuesday, 04 August 2020

Indian media outlets have reported that a Bengalaru-based business, Shreis Scalene Therapeutics, has developed a prototype device that can disable the human to human transmission of the Corona family of viruses, including COVID-19.

Indian Business Invents Device that 'Disables' Air and Surface-Borne Coronavirus
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - What Notice Periods Can You Claim?

Friday, 31 July 2020

The Government released further guidance on what notice periods you can claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment Public Sector

Consultation on a Public Sector Exit Payment Cap

Friday, 31 July 2020

The Government has issued its response to the draft Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations consultation.

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Changes to the Calculation of Post-Employment Notice Pay

Friday, 31 July 2020

The Government has published the draft Finance Act 2021 which sets out a new formula for calculating post-employment notice pay.

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can You Divide an Employment Contract Between Multiple Transferees?

Friday, 31 July 2020

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision in ISS Facility Services v Govaerts is a significant departure from existing UK case law...

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Unfair Dismissal - The Importance of Procedural Fairness

Friday, 31 July 2020

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision offers a useful reminder of the importance of following a fair procedure prior to dismissal, even where it is clear the employee has committed a criminal act.

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Duties of Members of Charitable Companies

Thursday, 30 July 2020

On 29 July 2020 the Supreme Court confirmed a long-standing view held by some lawyers and others within the sector that the members of charitable companies can owe a type of duty, known as a fiduciary duty, to the company's charitable objects or purposes.

Duties of Members of Charitable Companies
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

New Law to Protect Furloughed Workers' Statutory Redundancy and Notice Payments

Thursday, 30 July 2020

The Government has announced new protection for furloughed workers who are made redundant during their furlough leave.

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Blackbaud Data Hack - Key Issues for Charities to Consider

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Charities rely on online providers for services relating to personal data now more than ever. As a leading sector supplier reveals that data was removed from its system, we ask, what does an event like this mean for the charities affected?

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Articles & Blogs Charities

Members of Charitable Companies - Doing The Right Thing

Monday, 27 July 2020

Members of charitable companies have roles in their charity involving voting, electing and approving. Are they free to do this as they wish, to suit their own purposes? Or, must they act in the interests of the charity, like charity trustees?

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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

'Golden Hello' Scheme - Applicable for Those Who Became Partners Before 1 April 2020?

Monday, 27 July 2020

The 'golden hello' scheme (officially known as the 'New to Partnership Payment Scheme') seeks to encourage GPs to become partners by offering a payment of up to £20,000 to those who do so on or after 1 April 2020.

Do You Know Who Is Registered on Your GP Surgery Land Registry Title?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

No Business, Like Brexit Business

Monday, 27 July 2020

As Brexit talks intensify, healthcare practices from both the UK and EU need to consider and aim to prepare for all scenarios.

No Business, Like Brexit Business
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Disability Discrimination - The Court of Appeal Offers Guidance to Employers

Friday, 24 July 2020

The Equality Act sets out various discrimination claims employees can bring where a relevant protected characteristic is present.

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Articles & Blogs Employment

Long-Term Agency Workers - What Are Their Rights?

Friday, 24 July 2020

Can an agency worker supplied on a long term basis to a single client still qualify for protection under the Agency Worker Regulations 2010?

Long-Term Agency Workers - What Are Their Rights?
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Wills Made on Video Calls Will Soon Be Possible - But Beware the Pitfalls

Monday, 27 July 2020

The Government has announced it will revise the Wills Act 1837, in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Making a Will has never been more important for many. However, without expert advice, it's very easy to invalidate your Will.

Wills Made on Video Calls Will Soon Be Possible - But Beware the Pitfalls
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