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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

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?

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 -

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

Is Your School Fulfilling its Data Protection Obligation to Provide Privacy Notices?

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Under data protection law, schools must be transparent with individuals about the data which is held about them.

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Big Issues for Minibuses - Is Your School Compliant?

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Whilst minibuses have always been a complex issue for schools, the latest ISI Handbook clarifies that compliance with correct licensing for minibuses and drivers

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Final Gender Pay Gap Regulations Published

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

The government has now published the much anticipated and long awaited final draft of the Gender Pay Gap Reporting regulations.

Articles & Blogs Family Business

A very Happy New Year to All Our Family Business Clients, Friends and Fellow Advisers

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

2017 looks like being another interesting year for family businesses as they try to predict and plan for the effects on them of the economic, technological, legal and political changes in play in the UK and around the world.

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Business Rate Revaluation 2017 - Do your premises occupy more than one floor of a building?

Saturday, 21 January 2017

Business rate liabilities are calculated based on a property’s assigned 'rateable value'. Rateable values are normally assessed on the basis of the annual rental value of a property and paid to the appropriate Local Authority.

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