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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 Personal Injury

Are E-Scooters Legal?

Monday, 09 August 2021

You may have heard a lot about e-scooters in the news recently. But what exactly are they and what are the rules around them?

Are E-Scooters Legal?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Care Home Staff Will Be Required by Law to Be Double-Vaccinated from 11 November 2021

Friday, 06 August 2021

On 22 July 2021, it was announced that regulations under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 will make vaccination compulsory for care home staff working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home from 11 November 2021.

Care Home Staff Will Be Required by Law to Be Double-Vaccinated from 11 November 2021
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Equalities Committee Launches Inquiry into Menopause and the Workplace

Friday, 06 August 2021

This follows a 2019 survey carried out by BUPA and the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) which found that three in five menopausal women were negatively affected at work.

Equalities Committee Launches Inquiry into Menopause and the Workplace
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Are Employers' Obligations in Relation to Discretionary Commission?

Friday, 06 August 2021

An Employment Tribunal has found that an employer's decision not to pay an employee the full amount of his commission when he returned from furlough was irrational.

What Are Employers' Obligations in Relation to Discretionary Commission?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Publishes National Disability Strategy - Employment Aspects

Friday, 06 August 2021

On 28 July 2021, the government published a National Disability Strategy which sets out the steps it intends to take to remove limits that disabled people face in their lives.

Government Publishes National Disability Strategy - Employment Aspects
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Articles & Blogs Construction

When Is Adjudication Permitted Under a Collateral Warranty?

Thursday, 05 August 2021

VWV has successfully defended a contractor in adjudication enforcement proceedings brought by a tenant under a collateral warranty (Toppan & Abbey vs Simply 2021).

When Is Adjudication Permitted Under a Collateral Warranty?
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Articles & Blogs Employment IR35 Recruitment

IR35 - A Reminder of the Important Changes in 2021

Friday, 30 July 2021

This article details the changes that were implemented from 6 April 2021, and how these affect you.

IR35 - A Reminder of the Important Changes in 2021
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Response to Consultation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Friday, 30 July 2021

The Government has pledged to introduce a new duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment and third-party harassment in the workplace and to consider extending the time limit for all claims under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010).

Government Response to Consultation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Teacher Fairly Dismissed After Police Discontinue Criminal Investigation Into Safeguarding Concerns

Friday, 30 July 2021

The Court of Session overturned an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision of unfair dismissal in the case of L v K, following the dismissal of a teacher who had been suspected, but not charged, of possessing indecent images of children.

Teacher Fairly Dismissed After Police Discontinue Criminal Investigation Into Safeguarding Concerns
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Who Bears the Initial Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims?

Friday, 30 July 2021

The Supreme Court has confirmed that in discrimination claims, the claimant bears the initial burden of proof to establish facts from which an inference of discrimination can be drawn.

Who Bears the Initial Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims?
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

UK University Guidance - When Will Your Research Collaborations and Spin-Outs Be Subject to a National Security Assessment?

Thursday, 29 July 2021

On 20 July 2021, vice-chancellors, technology transfer offices and admissions and development officers throughout Britain were reminded that university operations and transactions could have national security implications.

UK University Guidance - When Will Your Research Collaborations and Spin-Outs Be Subject to a National Security Assessment?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

NHS Pension Scheme Reforms - Changes to Final Pay Controls

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Following a consultation process earlier this year, the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed reforms to the NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and Final Pay Control Charges.

NHS Pension Scheme Reforms - Changes to Final Pay Controls
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

Are We Really Looking at a Cookie-Less Future?

Monday, 26 July 2021

Those in marketing will likely already be aware of the planned changes or 'privacy pivots' planned by Google and already implemented by Apple.

Are We Really Looking at a Cookie-Less Future?
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

Think Before You Troll?

Monday, 26 July 2021

Whilst social media can be an invaluable tool in helping to connect and unite people around the world (particularly in current times), online abuse and trolling is unfortunately a common - and completely unacceptable - experience for many users.

Think Before You Troll?
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Articles & Blogs Information Law Private Client

Can You Leave Digital Assets in Your Will?

Monday, 26 July 2021

During the pandemic our lives have shifted online to an even greater extent than before, meaning that digital assets are playing an ever greater role in everyday life.

Can You Leave Digital Assets in Your Will?
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