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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 Healthcare

Managing your lease - a good practice guide

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Many GPs either occupy their premises under a lease or let parts of their premises to third parties but healthcare clients are often surprised about what their lease actually means.

Managing your lease - a good practice guide
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates - why GP surgeries need these in place

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Many GP Surgeries are not aware that they need both an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in place to ensure compliance with UK energy efficiency regulations.

Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates - why GP surgeries need these in place
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Closure of large chain pharmacies across the UK - what should healthcare landlords look out for?

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Boots Pharmacy have recently announced the planned closure of 300 branches throughout the UK in the next 12 months with further closures expected to follow.

Closure of large chain pharmacies across the UK - what should healthcare landlords look out for?
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

A new mindset - how to motivate your workforce and attract new talent

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The recruitment and retention of the right talent is vital for companies. It is also becoming more difficult.

A new mindset - how to motivate your workforce and attract new talent
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Articles & Blogs Employment

DBT publishes call for evidence on smarter regulation

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on what aspects of UK regulation work well and what could be improved.

DBT publishes call for evidence on smarter regulation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Minimum service levels to be set for schools and colleges

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The Government has announced that minimum service levels (MSLs) will be introduced in schools and colleges, following discussions with unions.

Minimum service levels to be set for schools and colleges
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Bonus repayment clause did not constitute a restraint of trade

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The High Court has refused to set aside a statutory demand seeking repayment of an employee's bonus following his resignation. The clause did not constitute a restraint of trade, even though it could have dissuaded the employee from resigning.

Bonus repayment clause did not constitute a restraint of trade
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Equality and Human Rights Commission responds to the Government's Disability Action Plan consultation

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to the Government's consultation on the proposed 2023-2024 Disability Action Plan.

Equality and Human Rights Commission responds to the Government's Disability Action Plan consultation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New ICO guidance published on employee monitoring

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Following public consultation, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued new guidance on employee monitoring.

New ICO guidance published on employee monitoring
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Articles & Blogs Employment

HMRC updates CEST tool and Employment Status Manual

Thursday, 19 October 2023

HMRC has released CEST 2.0, in an attempt to reduce criticism of the tool.

HMRC updates CEST tool and Employment Status Manual
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Inspections - safeguarding and elective home education

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The updated Ofsted School Inspection handbook (the Handbook) came into force on 1 September 2023 (as updated on 6 October 2023) and now applies to all inspections of academies and maintained schools carried out by Ofsted.

Inspections - safeguarding and elective home education
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Should a Pre-nuptial agreement be part of your wedding planning?

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Couples often overlook pre-nuptial agreements but with one in five marriages ending in divorce by their 10th anniversary and the court becoming more inclined to uphold them, pre-nuptial agreements are no longer just for celebrities.

Should a Pre-nuptial agreement be part of your wedding planning?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

The future of expedited access to innovative medical devices - IDAP clearing the path for eight lucky applicants

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

How do medical devices get on the market quickly? There are lots of (usually long) answers to this question, but one significant new route will be via the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP).

The future of expedited access to innovative medical devices - IDAP clearing the path for eight lucky applicants
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

The Importance of converting your separation agreement into a court order

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

If you have agreed a separation agreement with your ex-spouse then it is important to consider converting the agreement into an order approved by the court. Failure to convert a separation agreement into a court order can lead to financial consequences.

The Importance of converting your separation agreement into a court order
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Articles & Blogs Public Sector

So, who is looking at Governance?

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

So much attention is on the finances - balancing the budget, Section 114 Notices, diminishing reserves, more for less - it is constant and a real problem for Local Government.

So, who is looking at Governance?
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