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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 Employment

Zero-Hours Contracts - Where Are We Now?

Friday, 19 August 2022

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has published a report taking stock of the current state of zero hours contracts, using statistics collected from a recent survey.

Zero-Hours Contracts - Where Are We Now?
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Taxation of Crypto Transactions - Staking Revenue for Charities and Universities

Friday, 19 August 2022

A UK charity or university considering a foray into cryptoassets will be likely to favour cryptocurrencies that do not require the enormous computer power associated with 'mining'.

Taxation of Crypto Transactions
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Start of Term Tips for Higher Education Institutions

Thursday, 18 August 2022

With the summer holidays drawing to a close, now is a great time to remind your staff of the importance of good information security practices.

Start of Term Tips for Higher Education Institutions
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

UK Sanctions on Russia and Belarus - Key Information for the Crypto Sector Part 2

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

The OFSI has clarified that cryptobusinesses beyond those registered with FCA must implement UK sanctions from 30 August 2022.

UK Sanctions on Russia and Belarus - Key Information for the Crypto Sector Part 2
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Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts

Employee-Owned Trusts - An Option for GP Practices?

Monday, 15 August 2022

The media has recently been reporting on a Somerset-based Medical Centre converting to an employee-owned trust.

Employee-Owned Trusts - An Option for GP Practices?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT Overturns Decision to Accept a Claim 62 Days After the Expiry of the Statutory Time Limit

Friday, 12 August 2022

The EAT has overturned an employment tribunal’s finding that time limits should be extended to allow a whistleblowing claim to proceed.

EAT Overturns Decision to Accept a Claim 62 Days After the Expiry of the Statutory Time Limit
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

Police Registration Requirement Dropped for Migrant Workers and Students

Friday, 12 August 2022

Whilst there has been no official announcement on the Immigration Rules being amended, police forces around the country have been telling migrants that they are no longer required to register or update them when their circumstances change.

Police Registration Requirement Dropped for Migrant Workers and Students
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Menopause - A Protected Characteristic?

Friday, 12 August 2022

The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee carried out an inquiry in July 2021 regarding menopause in the workplace and have recently published a report to set out their findings.

Menopause - A Protected Characteristic?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal Finds in Favour of Barrister Holding Gender Critical Views

Friday, 12 August 2022

The Employment Tribunal (ET) upheld a barrister's complaints of direct discrimination and victimisation arising out of social media posts she wrote which were critical of Stonewall's position on gender theory.

Tribunal Finds in Favour of Barrister Holding Gender Critical Views
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

HMRC Trust Registration Service - The Deadline Is Approaching

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

You may be aware that HM Revenue and Customs operates a register of the beneficial ownership of trusts, called the Trust Registration Service.

HMRC Trust Registration Service - The Deadline Is Approaching
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

MHRA Joins New Partnerships to Set International Regulatory Standards

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the UK's life sciences regulator, is joining three international partnerships designed to agree and set common regulatory standards.

MHRA Joins New Partnerships to Set International Regulatory Standards
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Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts Pharma & Life Sciences

High Court Applies Business Common Sense to Allow Solicitor to Charge Client

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

Despite best intentions, parties do not always make everything clear in their commercial contracts. The High Court had to decide on the interpretation recently when a contract was not clear.

High Court Applies Business Common Sense to Allow Solicitor to Charge Client
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Age Discrimination - What Happens When There Is a Small Age Gap Between Comparators?

Friday, 05 August 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld an appeal against a finding of age discrimination where the comparators were only four years apart in age.

Age Discrimination - What Happens When There Is a Small Age Gap Between Comparators?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT Decision On Unfair Dismissal and Belief Discrimination

Friday, 05 August 2022

The requirement to remain politically neutral does not fall within special protections relating to political opinions or affiliation in the Employment Rights Act and political beliefs can be protected under the Equality Act.

EAT Decision On Unfair Dismissal and Belief Discrimination
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Taylor Review - Government Issues Response to Consultation and Updated Guidance

Friday, 05 August 2022

We previously reported on the Government's commitment to consult on the findings of the Taylor Review and in particular, on employment status.

Taylor Review - Government Issues Response to Consultation and Updated Guidance
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