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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 Divorce & Family Private Client

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

If you are separating from your spouse or partner, there are many options available to you that don't involve issuing costly, timely and often stressful court proceedings.

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EHRC publishes 2025-2028 draft strategic plan

Friday, 26 July 2024

The plan offers practical guidance for employers on managing employment law matters, with a focus on issues such as sexual harassment and discrimination.

EHRC publishes 2025-2028 draft strategic plan
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Articles & Blogs Employment

When will an employer treat a part-time worker less favourably?

Friday, 26 July 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal ("EAT") has found that a claimant's part-time status must be the "sole reason" for less favourable treatment for there to be a breach of the Part-time Workers Regulations.

When will an employer treat a part time worker less favourably?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The strategic importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

We recently reported on the upcoming new mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, which is due to come into force on 26 October 2024.

The strategic importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EHRC launches consultation on updated sexual harassment technical guidance

Friday, 19 July 2024

The duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace will come into force on 26 October 2024. The EHRC has now launched a consultation in advance of updating its technical guidance on the new duty.

EHRC launches consultation on updated sexual harassment technical guidance
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Withdrawal of job offer was direct discrimination against Christian social worker

Friday, 19 July 2024

In a first instance decision, the Tribunal has found that an employer was wrong to withdraw a job offer without giving the applicant an opportunity to explain himself and offer reassurances.

Withdrawal of job offer was direct discrimination against Christian social worker
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Articles & Blogs Employment

King's Speech announces two new employment law Bills

Friday, 19 July 2024

This week the King's Speech took place on Wednesday. Whilst it did not include any surprise employment law announcements, it has provided an insight into the Government's immediate plans.

King's Speech announces two new employment law Bills
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Statutory Code of Practice on fire and re-hire comes into force

Friday, 19 July 2024

The statutory Code of Practice has come into force on 18 July 2024 as planned, despite the Labour Government's continued plans to introduce legal reform in this area.

Statutory Code of Practice on fire and re-hire comes into force
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Labour Party Manifesto - introducing 'Grey Belt' land

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Loosely defined as the 'poor-quality and ugly areas' of green belt land, the idea is that more land will be released for development.

Labour Party Manifesto - introducing 'Grey Belt' land
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

How the new Labour Government proposes to impact the Healthcare Sector

Thursday, 18 July 2024

In the lead-up to the 2024 general election, the UK Labour Party unveiled a comprehensive set of healthcare pledges aimed at revitalising the National Health Service (NHS) and addressing the pressing issues facing the sector.

How the new Labour Government proposes to impact the Healthcare Sector
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

A recent Ombudsman case concerning a school admission appeal decision

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman recently published a decision finding fault with East Riding of Yorkshire Council as the 'admission authority' for a school responsible for appointing an Admission Appeal Panel and arranging an appeal.

A recent Ombudsman case concerning a school admission appeal decision
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

The Impact of the new UK Labour Government's policies on social care

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

The recent electoral victory of the UK Labour Government has brought about a wave of significant policy shifts aimed at transforming the social care landscape.

The Impact of the new UK Labour Government's policies on social care
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

PING 2024 round-up - 'AI in pharma - Threat or opportunity?'

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Over a month has passed since the 2024 PING conference, providing invaluable insights into the uptake of AI in Pharma, its transformational promise, and the accompanying risks and pitfalls. Below is a summary of our key takeaways.

PING 2024 round-up - 'AI in pharma - Threat or opportunity?'
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

23andMe Data Breach: strengthening defences and compliance in the life sciences industry

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

For life sciences companies processing health or genetic data, useful lessons can be taken from the 23andMe data breach, which is back in the spotlight thanks to a joint investigation by the UK and Canadian data protection authorities.

23andMe Data Breach: strengthening defences and compliance in the life sciences industry
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Key post-election dates

Friday, 12 July 2024

Following Labour's success in last week's general election, we are now in a transitional period, where anticipated wide-ranging legal reform is yet to be announced.

Key post-election dates
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