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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 Higher Education

Fighting fire with fire: what should higher education institutions consider when using AI tools to spot whether students are using AI to write their dissertations?

Monday, 02 December 2024

In the 2023/24 academic year, the number of cases of students at UK universities illicitly using AI tools, such as Chat GPT and other large language models to write their dissertations or otherwise help them pass their assessments increased exponentially.

Fighting fire with fire: what should higher education institutions consider when using AI tools to spot whether students are using AI to write their dissertations?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

The School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2024: key changes

Monday, 02 December 2024

The Department for Education has published the 2024 School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which will come into force on 8 November 2024. The key updates focus on performance-related PPA time, and the 2024 pay award.

The School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2024: key changes
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Clarifying the Claiming Period for PPA Drugs under the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements

Friday, 29 November 2024

Some practices have problems claiming reimbursement for drugs. Some have been told by ICBs or NHSE that their claims are too late and can't be processed or paid. A common question is about the period within which claims can be submitted.

Clarifying the Claiming Period for PPA Drugs under the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Welsh Practice Management Conference 2024 - A Review

Friday, 29 November 2024

On 6 November we welcomed Practice Managers and GPs from across Wales to our 2024 Welsh Practice Management Conference at two venues, in Cardiff and North Wales. Here's what we found.

Welsh Practice Management Conference 2024 - A Review
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Powers of Attorney and obtaining retired partners' signatures to property documentation

Friday, 29 November 2024

When a partner leaves a partnership there can be difficulties in obtaining their signature to property documentation where the relationship with the retired partner has deteriorated or contact has been lost. We outline a potential solution.

Powers of Attorney and obtaining retired partners' signatures to property documentation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employers facing significant changes to NICs and Minimum Wage rates from April 2025

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Employers across the UK are set to face significant cost increases from April 2025, following changes announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget.

Employers facing significant changes to NICs and Minimum Wage rates from April 2025
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT rules against worker status for black cab driver

Thursday, 28 November 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Johnson v GT Gettaxi highlights the complexities of worker classification in the gig economy and its implications for app-based black cab drivers.

EAT rules against worker status for black cab driver
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court confirms trade unions can enforce check-off arrangements

Thursday, 28 November 2024

The Supreme Court has clarified the enforceability of collective agreement terms incorporated into individual employment contracts, delivering an important ruling on the rights of trade unions under employment law.

Supreme Court confirms trade unions can enforce check-off arrangements
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Articles & Blogs Commercial

Snow and ice - dispelling the myths

Friday, 22 November 2024

Natalie Wargent, a Legal Director at VWV helps to dispel common myths around what do in snowy and icy conditions.

Snow and ice - dispelling the myths
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EHRC publishes guidance on the prevention of workplace sexual harassment

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance for employers to help employers create safer and more inclusive workplaces.

EHRC publishes guidance on the prevention of workplace sexual harassment
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Employment Rights Bill in depth: a new era for zero-hours workers?

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The Employment Rights Bill introduces landmark rights for zero-hours and low-hours workers, including guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts, and compensation for late changes.

The Employment Rights Bill in depth: a new era for zero-hours workers?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court confirms employers can seek rectification of collective agreements

Thursday, 21 November 2024

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the equitable remedy of 'rectification' is available for collective agreements, even though they are typically legally unenforceable.

Supreme Court confirms employers can seek rectification of collective agreements
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Life Sciences and sustainability shine in new UK industrial strategy

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

"Growth is the number one mission of this government. Our new Industrial Strategy is central to that Growth Mission". So starts the Green Paper setting out the new UK Government's vision for an Industrial Strategy that plans to 2035 and beyond.

Life Sciences and sustainability shine in new UK industrial strategy
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Protecting data: implications of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the UK's pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

The proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (the Bill) intends to capture more sectors, increase incident reporting and strengthen ICO powers - we consider the potential implications for the UK's pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences sector.

Protecting data: implications of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the UK's pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

AI and copyright - moving closer to a solution?

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Lawmakers are addressing how to govern the use of copyrighted materials for training AI models. This article examines the situation in the UK and Europe.

AI and copyright - moving closer to a solution?
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