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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 Property Litigation

Ministry Launches Consultation About Unauthorised Development and Encampments

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has this week published a consultation on powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments.

Ministry Launches Consultation About Unauthorised Development and Encampments
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New Report on Sexual Harassment - 10 Key Recommendations for Employers

Friday, 06 April 2018

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published a new report, detailing how employers have failed to communicate to employees their policies on sexual harassment, to properly support victims and...

Ending Sexual Harassment
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can a Historic Breach of Contract Be Used to Support a Claim of Constructive Dismissal?

Friday, 06 April 2018

The answer is "it depends". In a recent case, the tribunals confirmed that historic stand-alone breaches of contract could not be used to support a "final straw" argument, where the final straw on its own was not enough for the claim to succeed.

Employment Law
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Does Gender Pay Gap Reporting Reveal?

Friday, 06 April 2018

Much has been reported in the news over the past week about the Gender Pay Gap. With the deadline having now passed for organisations employing over 250 employees to publish their pay gap data, what do the results tell us?

Gender Pay
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Discrimination Claims - Injury to Feelings Compensation Set to Rise from 6 April

Friday, 06 April 2018

The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England & Wales and Scotland have published new guidance on award levels for compensation for injury to feelings and psychiatric injury.

Discrimination
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Articles & Blogs Commercial Property Healthcare

STOP PRESS: GP Premises Costs Directions Update - 2018 Premises Review

Thursday, 05 April 2018

The BMA have reported that the 2018/19 GMS (and PMS) contract negotiations secured key changes to the much anticipated new Premises Costs Directions (PCD).

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Trying to Avoid Care Home Fees? Why You Should Think Twice

Wednesday, 04 April 2018

Care home fees are a big worry for many older people. If you hope to pass on wealth to your children, you may be concerned that your savings or even your home may be used to pay for your care if you become ill or incapacitated.

Trying to Avoid Care Home Fees? Why You Should Think Twice - VWV Private Client blog
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare Partnerships & LLPs

Has Your Partnership Set Up a Limited Company? - Why You Need to Check Your Registered Shareholders Today

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Has your Practice set up a Limited Company? Perhaps to limit your liability or own the freehold to your premises?

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

The CQC - The Fit and Proper Persons Requirement for Directors - Updated Guidance and Background

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

On 25 January 2018 the CQC issued updated guidance on the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement (FPPR) for Directors. This note explains how the requirement applies to healthcare providers operating as limited companies.

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Inquests - An Insight for Care Providers

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Inquests can be a difficult and stressful experience for all concerned, requiring careful preparation and a considered approach throughout. In this article, we set out some useful guidance for care providers.

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Stephen Hawking's NHS Judicial Review Receives a Cost Boost

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Professor Stephen Hawking was a vocal champion of the NHS, and had been battling with the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt over the future of the NHS. He had stated that he would not have had such a long life without the NHS.

Charity Commission Publishes Response on Annual Return 2018 - VWV Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Andrew Andrews

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Andrew Andrews is a Senior Associate within our Regulatory Compliance team and is based at our London office.

Know Your Healthcare Advisor - Andrew Andrews
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Whistleblowing Detriments Must Be Both Proven and in Time

Thursday, 29 March 2018

In the case of Royal Mail Group Ltd -v- Jhuti, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether in whistleblowing claims it was necessary for a claimant to prove...

Whistleblowing Detriments Must Be Both Proven and in Time
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Bishop Who Refused Licence to Priest in Same-Sex Marriage Did Not Unlawfully Discriminate

Thursday, 29 March 2018

The Court of Appeal has held in the case of Pemberton v Inwood that the refusal to grant a ministry licence to a priest in a same-sex marriage did not amount to discrimination as the religious occupational requirement exception applied.

Bishop Who Refused Licence to Priest in Same-Sex Marriage Did Not Unlawfully Discriminate
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

Pressure Mounts on Recruitment of Key Overseas Talent

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Employers looking overseas to fill vacancies for skilled and senior roles have been facing difficulties over the last few months with restrictions starting to bite on the popular Tier 2 (General) immigration category.

Pressure Mounts on Recruitment of Key Overseas Talent
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