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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 Employment

Misuse of Private Information in Employment Tribunal Proceedings

Friday, 10 February 2023

An employee is pursuing High Court proceedings against her former employer, after it accessed thousands of her private WhatsApp messages to use in its defence of Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Misuse of Private Information in Employment Tribunal Proceedings
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Articles & Blogs Construction

Are Wooden Cities the Future of Construction?

Friday, 10 February 2023

Building materials such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) are increasingly competing with concrete and steel as key materials in the construction industry.

Are Wooden Cities the Future of Construction?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Provision of Inadequate Toilet Facilities was Direct Sex Discrimination

Friday, 10 February 2023

An employer has been found to have directly discriminated against an employee by providing inadequate toilet facilities in comparison to those provided to male staff.

Provision of Inadequate Toilet Facilities was Direct Sex Discrimination
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Time is Running out for Overseas Entities Who Own UK Property

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The deadline for registration under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 passed on 31 January 2023.

Time is Running out for Overseas Entities Who Own UK Property
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Articles & Blogs Immigration

Will the Government's Withdrawal of the Tech Nation Millions Hold Us Back?

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Tech Nation - the start-up network which among other functions endorses digital technology applicants for the Global Talent visa - has announced they will be ceasing operations after losing a Government grant of £12m to Barclays.

Will the Government's Withdrawal of the Tech Nation Millions Hold Us Back?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Trustee Decision Making when Promoting Environmental and Social Responsibility

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

As civil society bodies, there is a growing expectation from some quarters on charities taking a lead on environmental and social responsibility (ESR).

Trustee Decision Making when Promoting Environmental and Social Responsibility
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Practice What You Preach - Going Digital and Data Protection

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Having environmental goals and targets is becoming increasingly important for all organisations to demonstrate that they are taking the current challenges we face seriously, and taking action.

Practice What You Preach - Going Digital and Data Protection
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Articles & Blogs Charities

How Can Charity Employers Promote ESR in the Workplace?

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

We are familiar with environmental and social responsibility (ESR) becoming increasingly pervasive in our personal lives.

How Can Charity Employers Promote ESR in the Workplace?
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Articles & Blogs Commercial Charities

EPC Changes - What Will Be the Impact on Charities that Rent Property?

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Changes to energy performance certificates (EPCs) are due to come into effect and will affect charities that rent property.

EPC Changes - What Will Be the Impact on Charities that Rent Property?
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Matter of Opinion or Protected Belief?

Monday, 06 February 2023

When is something more than just an opinion, to the extent that a person is protected in law from being discriminated against on the grounds of it?

Matter of Opinion or Protected Belief?
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Company Administration - New Year's Resolution

Monday, 06 February 2023

As we are still in the early part of a new year, here's a little task to put at the top of your to do list(!) which could save your institution hours of digging around in the long term.

Company Administration - New Year's Resolution
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

What Employment Law Developments Should Universities Expect in 2023?

Monday, 06 February 2023

With 2023 now well underway, there are a number of key employment law developments that universities should be aware of.

What Employment Law Developments Should Universities Expect in 2023?
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Overage Agreements - A Snapshot

Monday, 06 February 2023

Overage provisions are a useful tool when disposing of land with development potential but require careful consideration due to their highly complex nature.

Overage Agreements - A Snapshot
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Home Office to Introduce Further Measures to Address Illegal Working

Friday, 03 February 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced government plans to address concerns about illegal working, including hiring an additional 200 Immigration Enforcement staff.

Home Office to Introduce Further Measures to Address Illegal Working
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Mandatory Face Mask Policy Was Justified

Friday, 03 February 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found an employer did not discriminate when it sacked an employee who refused to comply with its mandatory face mask policy.

Mandatory Face Mask Policy Was Justified
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