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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Court Applies Words in Royalty Audit Clause Not Another Common Sense Interpretation

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

The wording in commercial contracts can sometimes be disputed, particularly if it is not clearly drafted. An audit clause in a royalty agreement can be pored over when the parties are in dispute and the contract is pulled out of the drawer.

Court Applies Words in Royalty Audit Clause Not Another Common Sense Interpretation
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

ABPI Calls for More Skills Support and Other Focus to Maximise UK Genomics Benefits

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

The UK is a global leader in genomics. However, this could be undermined unless patients in the UK benefit from the country's genomics specialism.

ABPI Calls for More Skills Support and Other Focus to Maximise UK Genomics Benefits
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Articles & Blogs Charities

The Whyte Review - A Direction of Travel for Complaints Handling Within Charities?

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

In response to allegations of mistreatment in the sport of gymnastics in 2020, Sport England and UK Sport co-commissioned Anne Whyte QC to carry out an independent review of the treatment of gymnasts from grassroots through to the elite end of the sport.

The Whyte Review - A Direction of Travel for Complaints Handling within Charities?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

The Captain Tom Foundation - What Are the Charity Commission's Concerns?

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

The Captain Tom Foundation (the Foundation) was registered as a charity on 5 June 2020 as a grant-making charity with charitable objects to promote the advancement of public health and wellbeing.

The Captain Tom Foundation - What Are the Charity Commission's Concerns?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

LGB Alliance Charity Registration Challenge

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

On 20 April 2021, the Charity Commission handed down its decision to register the controversial advocacy group, LGB Alliance as a charity.

LGB Alliance Charity Registration Challenge
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charity Commission Probes Charity Accounts and Record in Recent Enquiry

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

On 14 June 2022, the Charity Commission (the Commission) published the outcome of its inquiry into The Everlasting Arms Ministries (the Charity).

Charity Commission Probes Charity Accounts and Record in Recent Enquiry
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Calculating a Costs Order

Friday, 09 December 2022

The case discussed below is a useful illustration of the factors tribunals will take into account when making a costs order.

Calculating a Costs Order
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Reasonable Adjustments Should Not Be Used to Create an Advantage

Friday, 09 December 2022

Mr Hilaire was employed by Luton Borough Council, who were going through a restructuring process which would result in redundancies.

Reasonable Adjustments Should Not Be Used to Create an Advantage
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Tracking Stolen Cryptocurrency - The English High Court Creates a Pathway and a Glimmer of Hope

Thursday, 08 December 2022

Off-shore cryptocurrency exchanges ordered to provide information in connection with stolen cryptocurrencies.

Tracking Stolen Cryptocurrency - The English High Court Creates a Pathway and a Glimmer of Hope
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Remote Access/Virtual Meetings and Hearings - What Are the Current Rules?

Monday, 21 November 2022

Since the end of March 2022, there has been a growing sense of confusion as to whether and when it is still permissible to hold remote access or virtual meetings and hearings (ie by telephone or video conference).

Remote Access/Virtual Meetings and Hearings - What Are the Current Rules?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

90% of Branded Pharma Could Reduce UK Medicines Supply in 2023

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

50% of EMIG members have said they will reduce supply of medicines in the UK in 2023, whilst a further 40% are discussing a reduction.

90% of Branded Pharma Could Reduce UK Medicines Supply in 2023
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Articles & Blogs Further Education

Further Education Public Sector Classification

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

The ONS has recently published its decision to reclassify further education institutions into the public sector. This summary provides an outline of the impact for further education (FE) institutions.

Further Education Public Sector Classification
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Special Schools and Colleges

New EHRC Guidance - Preventing Hair Discrimination in Schools

Monday, 28 November 2022

New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on preventing hair discrimination in schools has been published.

New EHRC Guidance - Preventing Hair Discrimination in Schools
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Reminder - The Role of Members Ahead of Upcoming AGMs

Monday, 05 December 2022

The Members of an Academy Trust are sometimes referred to as the 'custodians of the constitution'. They have a number of statutory duties and rights set out in the Academy Trust's articles of association (the Articles).

Reminder - The Role of Members Ahead of Upcoming AGMs
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Articles & Blogs Employment

High Court Strikes Out Job Applicant's Unjust Enrichment Claim

Friday, 02 December 2022

Unjust enrichment occurs where one party provides something of value to another party without receiving proper reimbursement or compensation for it.

High Court Strikes Out Job Applicant's Unjust Enrichment Claim
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