Articles & Blogs

What Trustees can Learn from the Commission's Inquiry into Durand Education Trust

Friday, 13 January 2017

The Charity Commission's inquiry report on the Durand Education Trust contains some important lessons for other charities, particularly those with related entities, such as academy trusts and trading companies.

Articles & Blogs Charities

A New Investment Vehicle for Charities

Friday, 13 January 2017

October saw the launch of the Charity Authorised Investment Fund (CAIF) structure, a new pooled investment vehicle specifically for charities.

Articles & Blogs Decision Makers' Brief

Practical Pointers for Flexible Working Requests

Friday, 13 January 2017

According to the recent Workingmums Annual Survey, over 25% of working mothers have had requests for flexible working refused by their employers.

Articles & Blogs Charities

The Ever-Changing Fundraising Landscape

Friday, 13 January 2017

Fundraising has remained a hot topic in the charity sector, with attention from regulators and the media being devoted to charity fundraising practices.

Articles & Blogs Decision Makers' Brief

Restrictive Covenants - Protecting Your Business

Friday, 13 January 2017

A recent case in the High Court involving a hair salon in Windsor and an entrepreneurial former owner has served as a useful reminder of some of the rules around restrictive covenants and non-solicitation provisions in contracts.

Articles & Blogs Decision Makers' Brief

The Data Protection Regime - Does it Apply to You?

Friday, 13 January 2017

In October, the government confirmed that the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will be apply in the UK from 25 May 2018 (and that Brexit won't spare us from it).

Brexit - Maintaining Flexibility in a Changing Landscape

Friday, 13 January 2017

We don't think there's any value in lawyers speculating on what Brexit will mean for you, other than to say that it will, at some point in the next few years, mean change.

Brexit - Maintaining Flexibility in a Changing Landscape

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Evaluating the Likely Impact of a Ban on Letting Agents' Fees

Friday, 13 January 2017

Plans to ban letting agents from charging fees to tenants in England were announced last week in the Autumn Statement. But what impact will this really have on the rental industry?

Government Warning for Commercial Property Prices as Plans for New Energy Legislation Are Announced

Friday, 13 January 2017

The government has recently issued a stark warning that upcoming energy legislation could lead to £16.54 billion being wiped off the value of commercial property in the UK.

Articles & Blogs Personal Injury

Claiming Compensation After Being a Victim of Violent Crime

Friday, 13 January 2017

If you have been the victim of a violent crime and were injured as a result, you may be able to pursue a claim for damages.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Government's Decision to Ratify UPC Agreement Leaves UK Businesses Wondering

Friday, 13 January 2017

As Brexit concerns continue to play a dominating role in British business, the UK Government has announced that it is "proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement".

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Failure to Agree Terms - what are the implications on the liability of your business?

Friday, 13 January 2017

In the case of Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited v AMEC (BSC) Limited, the High Court has ruled that none of three versions of terms and conditions that had been discussed applied, and therefore the basis for an agreement was a letter of intent.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

How 3D Printing Is Revolutionising Healthcare - 3 Things we've Learnt from Health 2.0

Friday, 13 January 2017

Take a step into the future. I did, when I attended a fantastic event recently - Health 2.0's event in London that showcased something very futuristic, that is here right now.

Pfizer Closes Two UK Manufacturing Plants, But Brexit not to Blame

Friday, 13 January 2017

Pfizer is shutting two manufacturing plants in the UK. One site to close within the next few months is at Park Royal in London, which Pfizer recently took over from Hospira.

Pfizer Closes Two UK Manufacturing Plants, But Brexit not to Blame

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

5 Secrets of Success from the Pharmacy Practice of the Year

Friday, 13 January 2017

Congratulations to Bernadette Brown, whose Cadham Pharmacy has been named as Pharmacy Practice of the Year at the Scottish Pharmacist Awards 2016.

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