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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

Public Benefit in Charity Law

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Supreme Court's pragmatic judgment in a recent case provides clarification on rules for charity business rate relief.

Public Benefit in Charity Law

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Litigation Changes Ahead

Thursday, 29 June 2023

From 1 October 2023, the amount that a successful litigant can recover from the unsuccessful one will be limited by the introduction of a new fixed recoverable costs regime which will apply to most claims worth £10,000-100,000.

Litigation Changes Ahead

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Government Response to IICSA

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Government has now published its long-awaited response to the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Government Response to IICSA

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Supporting Pupils with Autism

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The National Autistic Society (NAS) published their Education Report in May 2023.

Supporting Pupils with Autism

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

ISI Inspections

Thursday, 29 June 2023

ISI published its new framework in April 2023, explaining that it will apply to all inspections from September 2023 onwards.

ISI Inspections

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) published the revised version of the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2023) in June.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality for an increasing number of employers within the education sector. Naseem Nabi considers the potential impact of AI in the context of employment and equality law.

Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Teachers' Pension Scheme Update - News on the Contribution Rate

Thursday, 29 June 2023

We have now received an indication from HM Treasury that the 'direction of travel' for the employer's contribution rates is likely to be in the region of a 5% increase.

Teachers' Pension Scheme Update - News on the Contribution Rate

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Don't Forget About Data Protection Compliance When Using Artificial Intelligence

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI like Chat GPT, presents opportunities and challenges for the higher education sector.

Don't Forget about Data Protection Compliance when Using Artificial Intelligence

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Robust Line Management Versus Bullying - How Far is too Far?

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Maintaining a positive workplace culture is essential for any school's success. Unfortunately, the line between strong management and bullying can become blurred.

Robust Line Management Versus Bullying - How Far is too Far?

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

London Tech Week - Key Takeaways for the MedTech Industry

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

London Tech Week 2023 recently took place in the UK's capital, attracting many in the field of MedTech to discuss their challenges.

London Tech Week - Key Takeaways for the MedTech Industry

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Renters (Reform) Bill - Will this Affect You?

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

The Renters (Reform) Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday 17 May. Its aim is to improve the short-term rental market by increasing regulation and imposing additional restrictions on private landlords.

The Renters (Reform) Bill - Will this Affect You?

Articles & Blogs Corporate Higher Education

Rishi Sunak Announces Inquiry into UK Universities' Sharing of Drone Technology with Iranian Researchers and Institutions, Acting on Investigative Journalism

Friday, 23 June 2023

The Prime Minister announced in Parliament on Midsummer's Day that the Department for Business and Trade was investigating UK universities mentioned by The Jewish Chronicle (TJC) as having shared drone technology with Iranian scientists and institutions.

Rishi Sunak Announces Inquiry Into UK Universities' Sharing of Drone Technology with Iranian Researchers and Institutions, Acting on Investigative Journalism

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tax Treatment of Payments Relating to Injury and Disability

Thursday, 22 June 2023

A recent ruling has provided clarity on how HMRC will assess tax on payments or benefits paid to employees on account of injury or disability.

Tax Treatment of Payments Relating to Injury and Disability

Articles & Blogs Employment

Update on Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - House of Lords Defeats House of Commons on Recent Amendments

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Since the Government introduced the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill (the Bill) to Parliament in January 2023, a continuing tug-of-war has ensued between the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Update on Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - House of Lords Defeats House of Commons on Recent Amendments