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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

Legal Services Board to Consult on the Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements

Friday, 03 February 2023

The Legal Services Board is planning to consult on how to address the misuse of non-disclosure agreements within the legal profession.

Legal Services Board to Consult on the Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Is Now a Good Time to Make a Gift? What to Be Aware of When Making Gifts During Your Lifetime

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

With the arrival of a new year, many families will be turning their attention to planning for the future.

Is Now a Good Time to Make a Gift? What to Be Aware of When Making Gifts During Your Lifetime
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Articles & Blogs Construction

VWV Obtained Permission for Contractor to Appeal Abbey vs Simply Judgment Concerning Collateral Warranties, to the Supreme Court

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

The case of Abbey vs Simply follows the 2021 judgment of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), when VWV successfully defended the contractor (Simply) in adjudication enforcement proceedings brought by a tenant under a collateral warranty.

VWV Obtained Permission for Contractor to Appeal Abbey vs Simply Judgment Concerning Collateral Warranties, to the Supreme Court
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Employment Independent Schools

Employers Prepare for Teacher Strike Disruption

Friday, 27 January 2023

Preparations for strike days will be well underway at affected schools. It is also sensible to consider the potential impact on employers more generally.

Employers Prepare for Teacher Strike Disruption
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Consultation Launched on 'Fire and Re-Hire' Statutory Code of Practice

Friday, 27 January 2023

The Government has published the long-awaited draft Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement. Consultation on the draft Code is open until 18 April 2023.

Consultation Launched on 'Fire and Re-Hire' Statutory Code of Practice
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Disability Discrimination - Two Recent Cases

Friday, 27 January 2023

Two recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) cases have cast a spotlight on 'discrimination arising from disability' claims.

Disability Discrimination - Two recent cases
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Employment

Responding to a Subject Access Request? Don't Forget the Supplementary Information…

Friday, 27 January 2023

A subject access request (SAR) has reached the highest court in the EU and, whilst the case is not binding in the UK, it's a good reminder that requesters are entitled to more than just their personal data.

Responding to a Subject Access Request? Don't Forget the Supplementary Information…
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Announces Major Science Co-operation Agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 23 January 2023

The UK and Swiss Governments have signed a major co-operation agreement that will deepen the relations between their countries' research and innovation communities.

UK Announces Major Science Co-Operation Agreement with Switzerland
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

BioNTech Commit to UK Life Science Sector in New Partnership

Thursday, 19 January 2023

The UK Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BioNTech for the development and trialling of cancer immunotherapies, in a great boost to the UK's Life Sciences credentials.

BioNTech Commit to UK Life Science Sector in New Partnership
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

GSK Global Headquarters to Move into London's Knowledge Quarter

Monday, 23 January 2023

GSK has announced its plans to relocate to the centre of London in 2024, from its current offices in Brentford.

GSK Global Headquarters to Move into London's Knowledge Quarter
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Duty of Good Faith Will Not Be Implied to Restrict Termination Rights

Thursday, 19 January 2023

In recent years, a duty of good faith has been an evolving area of English law. In the recent case of Optimares SpA v Qatar Airways Group, the High Court has kept that concept in check when one party wanted to exercise a contractual right to terminate.

Duty of Good Faith Will Not Be Implied to Restrict Termination Rights
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Genome UK - England's 2022 to 2025 Implementation Plan Published

Monday, 23 January 2023

Genome UK is a 10 year strategy that lays out the Government's strategy to place the UK as the world leader in genomic healthcare.

Genome UK - England's 2022 to 2025 Implementation Plan Published
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Managing Industrial Action in Your Academy or Maintained School - FAQs

Friday, 20 January 2023

In these FAQs we consider some of the practical issues which schools are facing in managing the strike action and the questions our clients have been raising with us

Managing Industrial Action in Your Academy or Maintained School - FAQs
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Retained EU Law Bill Advances to House of Lords

Friday, 20 January 2023

On 18 January 2023, the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill passed its third reading following a parliamentary debate. The Bill will now progress to the House of Lords.

Retained EU Law Bill Advances to House of Lords
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Articles & Blogs Employment

VWV to Publish Template Holiday Pay Consultation Response

Friday, 20 January 2023

We reported last week on the Government's new consultation on holiday pay entitlement for permanently retained part-year and zero hours staff, including some agency workers.

VWV to Publish Template Holiday Pay Consultation Response
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