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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 Public Sector

Code of Conduct Training for Newly Elected Councillors

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The dust is starting to settle on the recent local elections, leading to big changes in some areas.

Code of Conduct Training for Newly Elected Councillors
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Disciplinary Action Was Not Discriminatory Following Chaplain's Controversial Sermon

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that a College was entitled to object to the way its former Chaplain manifested his beliefs, following a sermon he delivered in the College chapel.

Disciplinary Action Was Not Discriminatory Following Chaplain's Controversial Sermon
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

The Protect Duty - Considerations for Schools and Its Upcoming Obligations

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

The Government has announced new laws to keep people safe with a view to scaling up preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks.

The Protect Duty - Considerations for Schools and Its Upcoming Obligations
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Fees in Advance and VAT

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

With some areas of the political landscape focusing on independent schools' VAT exempt status, schools are considering requests from parents to make advance payments of fees with a view to help mitigate the risks of VAT being applicable to school fees.

Fees in Advance and VAT
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

School Accommodation and the Storage of Firearms

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

The tragedy at Epsom College this year has stunned the sector and society more widely. This incident has led to enquiries from schools reflecting their approach to the storage of privately-held firearms and other potentially dangerous weapons on site.

School Accommodation and the Storage of Firearms
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

AI and the Education Sector - Changing Times

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Until recently, to most of us in the education sector artificial intelligence (AI) was a somewhat abstract concept. But that abstract concept has become dramatically real with the launch and widespread use of ChatGPT and similar products.

AI and the Education Sector - Changing Times
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Teachers' Pension Scheme - Where Are We Now?

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

The Government has published its response to the recent consultation on the methodology used to set the SCAPE discount rate and concludes it does not intend to modify the methodology. What does this mean for independent schools?

Teachers' Pension Scheme - Where Are We Now?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

AI and the Education Sector - Changing Times

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Until recently, to most of us in the education sector artificial intelligence (AI) was a somewhat abstract concept. However, that abstract concept has become dramatically real with the launch and widespread use of ChatGPT and similar products.

AI and the Education Sector - Changing Times
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Proposes to Limit Non-Compete Clauses

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Government has released a new policy paper on smarter regulation to grow the economy. The paper includes a proposal to reform non-compete clauses in order to boost competition and innovation.

Government Proposes to Limit Non-Complete Clauses
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Chronically Ill Employee Fails in COVID-Related Claims

Friday, 12 May 2023

A chronically ill employee who refused to return to work due to COVID-19, has failed in his claims of health and safety detriment and dismissal.

Chronically Ill Employee Fails in COVID-Related Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

ACAS Responds to Consultation on Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement

Friday, 12 May 2023

Consultation on the Government's draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement closed on 18 April 2023. ACAS has now published its response.

ACAS Responds to Consultation on Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

EU Pharma Reforms - What Now, and What Next?

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

EU proposes new legislative acts to update and streamline pharma legislation.

EU Pharma Reforms - What Now, and What Next?
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Providing Full and Frank Disclosure in Financial Remedy Proceedings Is Essential

Friday, 05 May 2023

A recent case serves as a reminder to all parties in financial remedy proceedings the importance of providing full and frank disclosure, and the risks of not doing so.

Providing Full and Frank Disclosure in Financial Remedy Proceedings Is Essential
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Articles & Blogs Public Sector

As a Response to Recommendations Made by HMICFRS, the Government has Published Draft Legislation Permitting Fire and Rescue Services to Undertake DBS Checks

Friday, 05 May 2023

The Fire and Rescue Service is currently experiencing unprecedented focus on its culture. According to Nazir Afzal in his Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade, the Fire and Rescue Service is facing its 'me too' moment.

As a Response to Recommendations Made by HMICFRS, the Government has Published Draft Legislation Permitting Fire and Rescue Services to Undertake DBS Checks
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Can Gifting to Charity Reduce Inheritance Tax Liability?

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

It may be possible to reduce Inheritance Tax liability by making gifts to charity during your lifetime, or in your Will. We will take a closer look at the practicalities and benefits of making such gifts.

Can Gifting to Charity Reduce Inheritance Tax Liability?
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