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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.

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Avoiding Disputes - The Importance of Updating Registered Titles to Reflect the Names of the Current Trustees

Monday, 17 April 2023

In this article we discuss why it is important to update registered titles at the Land Registry to ensure that the title accurately reflects the names of the current trustees.

Avoiding Disputes - The Importance of Updating Registered Titles to Reflect the Names of the Current Trustees
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charity Commission Inquiries of Interest

Monday, 17 April 2023

The results of recent Charity Commission (the Commission) inquiries provide valuable insights into regulatory pitfalls that charity trustees should be alert to.

Charity Commission Inquiries of Interest
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charity Trustees - The Challenges of Managing Allegations Against Senior Staff

Monday, 17 April 2023

A strong and cohesive relationship between a charity's senior management team and its trustee board, is key to ensuring the charity's success.

Charity Trustees - The Challenges of Managing Allegations Against Senior Staff
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Draft Guidance from the Charity Commission on the Use By Charities of Social Media

Monday, 17 April 2023

Earlier this year, the Charity Commission (the Commission) published draft guidance for charities on the use of social media (Draft Guidance). The Commission is now considering responses from the sector.

Draft Guidance from the Charity Commission on the Use By Charities of Social Media
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Articles & Blogs Employment

TV Presenter Was Working Under Hypothetical Employment Contract for Tax Purposes

Friday, 14 April 2023

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes' services as a presenter to ITV was within scope of IR35, despite other work carried out as an independent contractor.

TV Presenter Was Working Under Hypothetical Employment Contract for Tax Purposes
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Second Employment Appeal Tribunal Lay Member Recused Because of Apparent Bias

Friday, 14 April 2023

A second lay member has been recused from an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) hearing.

Second EAT Lay Member Recused Because of Apparent Bias
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Appeal Tribunal Clarifies Scope of Tribunal's Power to Reconsider Decisions

Friday, 14 April 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision has provided a useful explanation of the limits of the Tribunal's power to reconsider a decision.

EAT Clarifies Scope of Tribunal's Power to Reconsider Decisions
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Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts Pharma & Life Sciences

Supreme Court Refuses to Add Terms When Contract Was Silent

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

What happens when a commercial contract provides for one party to be remunerated in one situation, but not in another? Would the courts imply an additional right to remuneration?

Supreme Court Refuses to Add Terms When Contract Was Silent
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Super Times for Clinical Trials in the UK

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The very established practices of ethical human experimentation are changing, partly, due to related new methods forged in the fire of a terrible pandemic, and partly to long-held ambitions made reality by technological advances.

Super Times for Clinical Trials in the UK
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Rent Deposit Deeds - On Charge or On Trust?

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Rent deposits are a type of security taken by landlords to protect against the risk of a tenant failing to pay rent or breaching other covenants in a lease. The two most common ways in which rent deposits can be held are by a charge or a trust.

Rent Deposit Deeds - On Charge or On Trust?
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Permitted Development rights allow certain development to be carried out without the need to navigate the full planning process. Nevertheless, there may still be hurdles to overcome.

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The End of No Fault Eviction Notices

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The new Renters' Reform Bill if brought into legislation in its current form, will change the residential rental market. Section 21 Notices are set to be abolished. This will impact tenant security and landlords' investments in the property market.

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Articles & Blogs Charities

Ramadan - What Are Some of the Key Considerations for Charities and Employers?

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

This year Ramadan started on the 23 March 2023 and is observed by over one billion Muslims across the world as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

Ramadan - What Are Some of the Key Considerations for Charities and Employers?
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Articles & Blogs Property Litigation

VWV Successfully Defends Client in High Court Litigation Over Interpretation of an Express Right of Way

Thursday, 06 April 2023

VWV has successfully defended a property developer in a recent High Court case involving the interpretation of an express right of way at all times and for all purposes.

VWV Successfully Defends Client in High Court Litigation Over Interpretation of an Express Right of Way
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Launches Review of Whistleblowing Framework

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

The Government has announced a review of the current whistleblowing framework. The purpose of the review is to assess the current regime and inform policy on how to improve it.

Government Launches Review of Whistleblowing Framework
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