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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 Real Estate

Break Clause Reminder for Landlords and Tenants - Exercise Caution!

Friday, 11 November 2022

Break clauses have been a rich source of judicial commentary in recent years. Questions about what constitutes vacant possession, notice requirements, notice period issues and condition compliance have produced a great deal of litigation.

Break Clause Reminder for Landlords and Tenants - Exercise Caution!
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Huge Fine Highlights Importance of Effective Data Protection Training

Friday, 11 November 2022

The Information Commissioner’s Office fined a construction company £4.4 million, following a cyber-attack in which the personal data of up to 113,000 employees was affected.

Huge Fine Highlights Importance of Effective Data Protection Training
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Recent Immigration Changes - Points to Note for Employers

Friday, 11 November 2022

There have been a number of recent immigration law developments which have the potential to affect employers, as well as travellers more generally.

Recent Immigration Changes - Points to Note for Employers
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Navigating Child Arrangements Over Christmas

Thursday, 10 November 2022

The festive period brings joy to children all over the world, however, for divorced and separated families, Christmas can lead to conflicting ideas about where a child should spend the day and the activities they should be part of.

Navigating Child Arrangements Over Christmas
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

We Can't Agree Arrangements for the Children, Should We Go to Court?

Thursday, 10 November 2022

If you heed the comments of Sir Andrew McFarlane (President of the Family Division), then unless you require the courts protection from abuse, then the answer to this question should probably be 'no'.

We Can't Agree Arrangements for the Children, Should We Go to Court?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Industrial Action - Minimum Service Levels During Transport Strikes

Friday, 04 November 2022

The Government has introduced draft legislation to provide for minimum service levels in specified transport services during periods of strike action.

Industrial Action - Minimum Service Levels During Transport Strikes
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Tribunal's Approach to Damages in Whistleblowing Claims

Friday, 04 November 2022

In a recent case, the Tribunal has provided a useful illustration of its approach to the different heads of compensation in a successful whistleblowing claim.

The Tribunal's Approach to Damages in Whistleblowing Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT Confirms Settlement Agreements Cannot Settle Unknown Future Claims

Friday, 04 November 2022

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether a settlement agreement could be said to have waived an age discrimination claim which arose at a later date.

EAT Confirms Settlement Agreements Cannot Settle Unknown Future Claims
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Crippling VPAS Rebate Scheme Killing Availability of Cheaper Generic Medicines

Monday, 31 October 2022

Pharma organisations came to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic and became household names.

Crippling VPAS Rebate Scheme Killing Availability of Cheaper Generic Medicines
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Passes Second Reading

Friday, 28 October 2022

Amidst wider Government instability, the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill has quietly received its second reading in the House of Commons this week.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Passes Second Reading
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness Should Be Considered Throughout Every Process

Friday, 28 October 2022

The EAT has held that the trade union certification officer should have considered questions of bias in a disciplinary procedure when looking at a complaint from a union member.

The EAT has held that the trade union certification officer should have considered questions of bias in a disciplinary procedure when looking at a complaint from a union member.
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Backs Two Private Members' Bills on Family and Carers' Rights

Friday, 28 October 2022

The Government has given its backing to two Private Members' Bills which, if passed, would strengthen the workplace rights of staff who take time off work on maternity or family leave, or who have caring responsibilities.

Government Backs Two Private Members' Bills on Family and Carers' Rights
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Articles & Blogs Employment Independent Schools Special Schools and Colleges

Guidance on Suspending School Staff

Monday, 24 October 2022

The decision to suspend a member of staff is never easy and the impact can be significant. New guidance has been published on how to manage the process.

Guidance on Suspending School Staff
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Managing Allergies in Schools

Monday, 24 October 2022

Allergies are the most common chronic condition in childhood affecting 5-7% of children. Despite this many schools we speak to are confused about how best to manage allergies.

Managing Allergies in Schools
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Independent Schools Special Schools and Colleges

Data Protection Concerns Surrounding Attendance Data

Monday, 24 October 2022

A Freedom of Information Act response from the data protection regulator has revealed its views about the Department for Education's daily collection of attendance data.

Data Protection Concerns Surrounding Attendance Data
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