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Articles & Blogs Employment

Unfair Dismissals - It's Not What You Know…

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld an Employment Tribunal's (ET) decision that an employee could be fairly dismissed if his employer reasonably believed that he no longer had the right to work in the UK - even when he did.

Unfair Dismissals - It's Not What You Know…
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Discrimination in the Workplace: Is it Getting Worse?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

This week saw the publication of two separate reports concerning discrimination in the workplace

Discrimination in the Workplace: Is it Getting Worse?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Disability Discrimination - is pay protection a reasonable adjustment?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

In the recent case of G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd v Powell, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered two issues.

Disability Discrimination - is pay protection a reasonable adjustment?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can Expats Bring Claims in Domestic Employment Tribunals?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) serves as a reminder to employers with staff based overseas, of the circumstances in which domestic tribunals will consider employment disputes.

Can Expats Bring Claims in Domestic Employment Tribunals?
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Rush Hair in a Tangle Over Restrictive Covenants

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The High Court has recently considered the extent to which the seller of a Rush Hair franchise business should be restricted from operating a competing business.

Rush Hair in a Tangle Over Restrictive Covenants
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Report Finds Opportunities for SMEs in the Pharma Sector to Thrive - Why it Pays to be Innovative

Thursday, 02 February 2017

There are increasing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to flourish in the pharma sector, as big pharma companies such as GSK and AZ are facing increased R&D cost pressure.

Report Finds Opportunities for SMEs in the Pharma Sector to Thrive - Why it Pays to be Innovative
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Could Your Workers be Affected by Immigration Changes Relating to Those Sponsored Under Tier 2?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

From 6th April 2017, skilled pharmacists and other healthcare professionals applying for Tier 2 visas from outside the UK will need to provide criminal record certificates in support of their applications.

Could Your Workers be Affected by Immigration Changes Relating to Those Sponsored Under Tier 2?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Pharmacy Voice Launches Next Phase of Vision for the Future - "Making It Happen"

Thursday, 02 February 2017

Community pharmacy's joint representative, Pharmacy Voice, has launched its latest phase in setting out its vision for the future of the sector. The latest document is called: "Making It Happen".

Pharmacy Voice Launches Next Phase of Vision for the Future -
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Does late payment justify terminating the contract? - How to Avoid a Breach

Thursday, 02 February 2017

When parties enter into a contract, everything is seemingly going well. Sometimes, things can go wrong. That is exactly why they have a written contract - to say what happens and what each party must do.

Does late payment justify terminating the contract? - How to Avoid a Breach
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Bathroom Retailer's Trade Mark Battle a Slippery Slope in Keyword Bidding Case

Thursday, 02 February 2017

In the case of Victoria Plum Ltd v Victorian Plumbing Ltd, the High Court has dismissed a defence raised for the first time of honest concurrent use in a case concerning search advertising keyword bidding.

Bathroom Retailer's Trade Mark Battle a Slippery Slope in Keyword Bidding Case
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

'Schools that work for everyone' Consultation - What impact on higher education institutions?

Monday, 30 January 2017

The government's consultation on 'Schools that work for everyone' has been reported on widely in the press, primarily in relation to grammar schools and the implications for the benefits of charitable status for some independent schools.

'Schools that work for everyone' Consultation - What impact on higher education institutions?
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Articles & Blogs Brexit Higher Education Immigration

Brexit - What Does It Mean for Your International Students?

Friday, 27 January 2017

Much of the discussion following the UK's referendum on leaving the EU has been about how Brexit will be implemented.

Brexit - What Does It Mean for Your International Students?
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Articles & Blogs Brexit Corporate Employment

The Supreme Court's Brexit Judgement - A Constitutionally Significant Diversion

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

For constitutional lawyers, it's one of the most important decisions we have ever had on where power rests within Government.

The Supreme Court's Brexit Judgement - A Constitutionally Significant Diversion
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Internal Review

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has had a tumultuous start. Now, two and half years later, we consider the Chair's report on progress so far.

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Internal Review
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Recruiting Overseas Students - what to expect for 2017?

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Brexit, a new Prime Minister, a new Home Secretary, concerns around high level of immigration, a consultation on reducing student immigration numbers anticipated

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