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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

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
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Consultation on Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Company Market

Thursday, 22 June 2023

HM Treasury is consulting on proposals to tackle non-compliance with both tax and employment rights by umbrella companies.

Government Consultation on Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Company Market
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Family Laws - The Rights of Cohabiting Partners

Monday, 19 June 2023

The UK Government Rejects proposals for cohabitation reforms once again. The percentage of cohabiting couples who are living together unmarried or not in a civil partnership has risen from 20.6% in 2011 to 24.3% in 2021.

Family Laws - The Rights of Cohabiting Partners
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Articles & Blogs Charities

HMRC Has Just Launched a New Charities Newsletter

Friday, 16 June 2023

HMRC has published its first charities newsletter, aiming to keep charities updated on charity tax and HMRC developments of interest to them.

HMRC Has Just Launched a New Charities Newsletter
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Legal Professional Privilege

Friday, 16 June 2023

We previously reported on a case where a university was ordered to disclose a draft grievance investigation report to an employee. The case has now been heard by the Scottish Court of Session.

Legal Professional Privilege
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