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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 Independent Schools

VAT will now apply to school fees - what do schools do first?

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

1 January 2025 is only seven working weeks away. This is a big change for schools and our advice remains that your first step should be to prepare a VAT implementation plan.

VAT will now apply to school fees - what do schools do first?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Fees in Advance schemes - what is the update?

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The law is changing. VAT will apply to school fees from 1 January 2025. But what about fees that were prepaid before 29 July 2024 under Fees in Advance schemes?

Fees in Advance schemes - what is the update?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms for workers and employers

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October and introduces 28 employment law reforms, including in relation to zero-hours contracts, fire and rehire practices, and establishing new day-one rights for workers.

Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms for workers and employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Dismissal for newspaper Interview breaches Article 10: European Court of Human Rights decision

Friday, 25 October 2024

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that the dismissal of an employee for giving a newspaper interview breached his right to freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Dismissal for newspaper Interview breaches Article 10: European Court of Human Rights decision
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government launches consultations on Employment Rights Bill proposals

Friday, 25 October 2024

Following the recent introduction of the Employment Rights Bill (Bill), the government has launched four consultations on some of its key proposals.

Government launches consultations on Employment Rights Bill proposals
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government publishes 2023 report on National Living Wage and Minimum Wage enforcement

Friday, 25 October 2024

The government’s latest report highlights increased enforcement of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), with a renewed focus on the 'name and shame' policy.

Government publishes 2023 report on National Living Wage and Minimum Wage enforcement
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Key insights from our workplace culture survey

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Preparing for the new duty on sexual harassment prevention

Key insights from our workplace culture survey
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

What is the 'Grey Belt' and when might it be developed under the new Labour Government

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

With the Government seeking to 'unlock' the planning system for increased housing provision and more sustainable development, the targeted Green Belt changes and introduction of a 'Grey Belt', in its revision of the NPPF are key.

What is the 'Grey Belt' and when might it be developed under the new Labour Government
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Mannai makes the world go round! - or does it?

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Mannai! is often the first word exclaimed in the panic-stricken moments when the world is falling apart because of the realisation that the document you have just served contains an error.

Mannai makes the world go round! - or does it?
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Five Top Tips for CPSEs

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

What is the nature and purpose of CPSEs and how can you approach completing them?

Five Top Tips for CPSEs
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Poorly drafted no assignment clause did not stop novation by conduct

Friday, 18 October 2024

A contractual clause prohibiting assignment without the other party's prior written consent did not stop the novation (ie replacement) of one of the parties by another party, the High Court has ruled.

Poorly drafted no assignment clause did not stop novation by conduct
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

MANIFEST: The Francis Crick Institute launches a new project aimed at understanding immunotherapy responses and side effects in cancer treatments

Friday, 18 October 2024

This month has seen the launch of a £9 million partnership led by The Francis Crick Institute which aims to understand patient responses to immunotherapy, enabling the development of safer and more effective treatments.

MANIFEST: The Francis Crick Institute launches a new project aimed at understanding immunotherapy responses and side effects in cancer treatments
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Articles & Blogs Employment

ICO publishes audit framework to help employers with data protection compliance

Friday, 18 October 2024

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a new audit framework to help organisations self-assess their compliance with data protection law.

ICO publishes audit framework to help employers with data protection compliance
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT decision clarifies power to make costs awards for Tribunal litigation

Friday, 18 October 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has clarified the basis on which Tribunals can make costs awards on the higher indemnity basis in rare cases.

EAT decision clarifies power to make costs awards for Tribunal litigation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: day one unfair dismissal rights

Friday, 18 October 2024

For employers and employees alike, one of the most significant aspects of the Employment Rights Bill is the removal of the two-year qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims.

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: day one unfair dismissal rights
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