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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

Legislation 'On Hold'

Monday, 24 October 2022

It is somewhat trite to say that there is considerable uncertainty in the education sector at the moment. When we started writing this update, we had identified a lack of clarity around proposed legislation, and that is ever more the case.

Legislation 'On Hold'
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Independent Schools Special Schools and Colleges

IICSA Final Report Released - How Should You Respond?

Friday, 21 October 2022

Amid the clamour surrounding Liz Truss' resignation, the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (the Inquiry) was published on Thursday 20 October 2022, six years and £180 million after it started.

IICSA Final Report Released - How Should You Respond?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Failure to Consult on Selection Criteria Leads to Unfair Dismissal

Friday, 21 October 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found an employer acted unfairly when it did not consult on redundancy selection criteria, where the sole selection criteria inevitably led to a redundancy pool of one.

Failure to Consult on Selection Criteria Leads to Unfair Dismissal
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Articles & Blogs Employment

ICO Launches Consultation on Monitoring at Work Guidance

Friday, 21 October 2022

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published draft guidance on monitoring at work. The guidance is open for consultation until 11 January 2023.

ICO Launches Consultation on Monitoring at Work Guidance
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Report Highlights Lack of Workplace Support for Employees Experiencing Pregnancy or Baby Loss

Friday, 21 October 2022

A recent CIPD report has identified gaps in workplace support for employees who experience pregnancy or baby loss.

Report Highlights Lack of Workplace Support for Employees Experiencing Pregnancy or Baby Loss
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Articles & Blogs Personal Injury

Can a Successful Personal Injury Compensation Claim Be Made Against the Employer of an Employee Who Injures Somebody?

Thursday, 20 October 2022

The answer is 'yes' - but it depends on the circumstances.

Can a Successful Personal Injury Compensation Claim Be Made Against the Employer of an Employee Who Injures Somebody?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Oxford University Study Finds Genetics Play Role in Durability and Efficacy of COVID Vaccines

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Further to the University of Oxford's pivotal role in rapidly developing a vaccine for COVID-19, the University is again at the centre of a COVID discovery - this time finding out why some people have better immunity after a COVID-19 vaccine than others.

Oxford University Study Finds Genetics Play Role in Durability and Efficacy of COVID Vaccines
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Genomics Plc and Our Future Health Collaboration Heralds Exciting Era for Early Disease Diagnosis

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

The holy grail for better health outcomes is early diagnosis. The combination of genomics and health data are key to achieving that. Two leading initiatives from the UK have now announced an exciting collaboration.

Genomics Plc and Our Future Health Collaboration Heralds Exciting Era for Early Disease Diagnosis
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

EMA Offers Pilot Scheme to Nurture Development of ATMPs

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The European Medicines Agency has launched a pilot to help EEA based non-profit entities navigate the regulatory requirements to bring Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) to market.

EMA Offers Pilot Scheme to Nurture Development of ATMPs
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Alzheimer's Treatment - At Last Some Promising Hope?

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

After years of lack of progress, hope may now be coming for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

Alzheimer's Treatment - At Last Some Promising Hope?
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Articles & Blogs Contentious Probate Private Client

'One Day All This Will Be Yours' - Guest v Guest Judgment Handed Down By Supreme Court

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

The Supreme Court recently reached an important verdict surrounding whether a verbal promise can legally be enforced.

'One Day All This Will Be Yours' - Guest v Guest Judgment Handed Down By Supreme Court
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Charities Independent Schools

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to Be Published

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

The long-awaited final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will be published on Thursday 20 October 2022.

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to Be Published
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Employment

UK Government Plans to Scrap GDPR Legislation

Friday, 14 October 2022

Michelle Donelan, the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), has confirmed the Government intends to replace GDPR legislation with a simplified data protection system.

UK Government Plans to Scrap GDPR Legislation
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Articles & Blogs Employment Tax

HMRC Publishes Guidance to Help Employers Carry Out PAYE Settlement Agreement Calculations

Friday, 14 October 2022

HMRC has issued new guidance to help employers carry out compliant PAYE settlement agreement calculations. The guidance is intended to help employers lower the risk of tax non-compliance and reduce the likelihood of checks.

HMRC Publishes Guidance to Help Employers Carry Out PAYE Settlement Agreement Calculations
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Plans to Widen Regulatory Exemption for Smaller Businesses

Friday, 14 October 2022

The Prime Minister has announced plans to relax rules for businesses with fewer than 500 employees to comply with certain regulatory and reporting requirements.

Government Plans to Widen Regulatory Exemption for Smaller Businesses
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