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Supreme Court ruling on CFAs & Inheritance disputes

Monday, 03 February 2025

The recent case of Hirachand v Hirachand (December 2024) concerned how legal costs are recovered in successful claims under the Inheritance Act.*

Supreme Court ruling on CFAs & Inheritance disputes

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Employment Tribunal has jurisdiction despite absence of Early Conciliation

Friday, 31 January 2025

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling reminds employers to check ACAS Early Conciliation compliance early. Claims may still proceed if omissions are spotted too late.

Employment Tribunal has jurisdiction despite absence of Early Conciliation

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Social worker engaged through personal service company was worker in law

Friday, 31 January 2025

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights how worker status can be found in contractual arrangements involving personal service companies.

Social worker engaged through personal service company was worker in law

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Neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025

Friday, 31 January 2025

The Government has confirmed that the right to take statutory neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025. The entitlements will support parents of newborns needing prolonged medical care.

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Pharmacy Dispensing Robots - what to consider when your pharmacy tenant wants to install one

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

We have seen an increase in the number of enquiries from GP landlords relating to the installation of Pharmacy Dispensing Robots by their pharmacy tenants. Below we outline the key things to consider before providing your consent.

Pharmacy Dispensing Robots - what to consider when your pharmacy tenant wants to install one

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Clarifying the claiming period for PPA drugs under the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Some practices have problems claiming reimbursement for drugs. Some have been told by ICBs or NHSE that their claims are too late and can't be processed or paid. A common question is about the period within which claims can be submitted.

Clarifying the claiming period for PPA drugs under the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements

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Care home terms - making resident agreements work for you

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

For care home owners and managers looking after residents is always going to be the priority but residents are also purchasers of a service and occupiers of a commercial property, so it is important to consider the legal relationship.

Care home terms - making resident agreements work for you

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

Monday, 27 January 2025

In a recent case, the Court has allowed an appeal by the Father and ordered that the parents should have a shared lives with order as opposed to an order for the children to live with mum and spend time with dad.

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

The countdown to the Procurement Act 2023 is on: Are you ready?

Monday, 27 January 2025

A practical guide to help your organisation prepare for the new regulations before the deadline.

The countdown to the Procurement Act 2023 is on: Are you ready?

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Court of Appeal confirms Blacklist Regulations protect workers taking industrial action

Friday, 24 January 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that workers who take part in official industrial action are protected from blacklisting, regardless of the technical requirements often associated with union action.

Court of Appeal confirms Blacklist Regulations protect workers taking industrial action

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EAT supports working days approach to holiday pay calculations

Friday, 24 January 2025

Calculating holiday pay for employees working irregular hours is an ongoing challenge for many employers. The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) require that workers receive no less pay on holiday than they would normally earn while working.

EAT supports working days approach to holiday pay calculations

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Calls for parental bereavement leave to extend to pre-24-week pregnancy loss

Friday, 24 January 2025

The Women and Equalities Committee has recommended that the government should extend statutory parental bereavement leave to cover pre-24-week pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and IVF-related loss.

Calls for parental bereavement leave to extend to pre-24-week pregnancy loss

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

What can we expect from the new era of clinical trials in the UK?

Thursday, 23 January 2025

It is hoped that changes to legislation on clinical trials in the UK will quicken the trial approvals process and foster innovation in trial design without compromising patient safety. The amending legislation has been made and will apply in early 2026.

What can we expect from the new era of clinical trials in the UK?

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Changes to UK medical devices regulation: What is on the horizon for 2025?

Thursday, 23 January 2025

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently published a roadmap which sets out the revised timeline for implementing reforms to the UK's medical devices regulatory framework.

Changes to UK medical devices regulation: What is on the horizon for 2025?

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 - managing fraud risk and the failure to prevent offence

Thursday, 23 January 2025

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) is a pivotal piece of legislation, aimed at bolstering the UK's defences against fraud.

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 - managing fraud risk and the failure to prevent offence

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