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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

Supreme Court Confirms Term-Time Only and Part-Year Workers are Entitled to Unreduced Statutory Holiday

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

The Supreme Court has today handed down its much anticipated judgment in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel.

Supreme Court Confirms Term-Time Only and Part-Year Workers are Entitled to Unreduced Statutory Holiday
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

UK Sanctions on Russia and Belarus - Key Information for the Crypto Sector Part 1

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Cryptoasset Firms Registered with FCA for AML Now Must File Information Reports with OFSI.

UK Sanctions on Russia and Belarus - Key Information for the Crypto Sector
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can an Organisation Do?

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Many organisations will have experienced that sinking feeling when a data protection request comes in hot on the heels of a dispute.

Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can an Organisation Do?
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

We're All Going on a Cyber-Holiday

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Holiday periods and weekends are peak times for cyber criminals to come out of the shadows and carry out ransomware attacks.

We're All Going on A Cyber-Holiday
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

Key Recent Developments in Data Protection

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Data protection law has been in a state of flux for a number of years now, with the relentless pace of technological development, new ways of working, and external factors such as Brexit, all informing changes in the law and regulatory guidance.

Key Recent Developments in Data Protection
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

New Department for Education Guidance in Force from September/October 2022 - How We Can Help

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

The DfE has published a raft of new statutory and non-statutory guidance in recent weeks and days, having consulted on many of these earlier this year.

New DfE Guidance in Force from September/October 2022 - How We Can Help
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charities and Ethical Investment - Context, Conflict and Consequences

Monday, 18 July 2022

The latest case to cause a ripple across trustee boards is Butler-Sloss and others v the Charity Commission and another. Is it about the environment? is it about investment? And how important is it for your charity?

Charities and Ethical Investment - Context, Conflict and Consequences
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Holiday Periods and Weekends - Beware of Ransomware Attacks

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Holiday periods and weekends are peak times for cybercriminals to come out of the shadows and carry out ransomware attacks.

Holiday Periods and Weekends - Beware of Ransomware Attacks
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charity Commission Consultation on Annual Returns

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

On the 9 June 2022, the Charity Commission launched a consultation on its approach to the annual return and a set of proposed new questions that will apply to the charities' financial years starting on or after 1 January 2023.

Charity Commission Consultation on Annual Returns
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can A Charity Do?

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Many charities will have experienced that sinking feeling when a data protection request comes in hot on the heels of a dispute.

Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can A Charity Do?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Public Interest Winding-Up Petitions and SPAC Nation - A Cautionary Tale?

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

On 9 June 2022, Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited, also known as SPAC Nation was wound up in the public interest and the Official Receiver was appointed liquidator of the company.

Public Interest Winding-Up Petitions and SPAC Nation - A Cautionary Tale?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Faith, Governance and Trustee Disputes

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

A recent tribunal decision on the appointment of trustees during a period of internal conflict provides guidance on the Charity Commission's approach when acting to protect a charity.

Faith, Governance and Trustee Disputes
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

The Schools Bill and Academisation

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

With Parliament entering summer recess on Thursday 21 July, where are we now and what can we expect in the next publication?

The Schools Bill and Academisation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Researcher Was Discriminated Against Because of Her Gender Critical Views

Friday, 15 July 2022

The high-profile case of Forstater v CGD Europe returned to the Employment Tribunal, after the EAT confirmed that Ms Forstater's belief that people cannot change their biological sex is protected under the Equality Act.

Researcher Was Discriminated Against Because of Her Gender Critical Views
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Lay Member Removed from EAT Panel Following Posts on Social Media

Friday, 15 July 2022

In Higgs v Farmor's School, an LGBT activist has been removed as a lay member of an EAT panel, in light of their social media posts on the topics relevant to the case.

Lay Member Removed from EAT Panel Following Posts on Social Media
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