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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 Real Estate

Biodiversity Net Gain - What Does This Mean for Development and Infrastructure Projects?

Monday, 12 July 2021

On 14 June, the Government announced a proposed amendment to the Environment Bill to extend the Biodiversity Net Gain requirement to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Biodiversity Net Gain - What Does This Mean for Development and Infrastructure Projects?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Will Employers Need to Report on Ethnicity Pay Gaps?

Friday, 09 July 2021

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have all called for a clear timetable for the introduction of mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting.

Will Employers Need to Report on Ethnicity Pay Gaps?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Employee Stuck Abroad in March 2020 Wins Automatic Unfair Dismissal Claim

Friday, 09 July 2021

In a recent tribunal claim, a worker who stayed in Italy at the beginning of the pandemic and who was dismissed by his employer was successful in bringing a claim for automatic unfair dismissal.

Employee Stuck Abroad in March 2020 Wins Automatic Unfair Dismissal Claim
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Tribunal Errs in Direct Discrimination 'Continuing Act' Case

Friday, 09 July 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has had to determine whether a decision taken some time ago was a 'one-off act with consequences' or part of a 'continuing act'.

Employment Tribunal Errs in Direct Discrimination 'Continuing Act' Case
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Government Consults on Future Scheme for Intellectual Property Rights Exhaustion

Thursday, 08 July 2021

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has opened a consultation on the UK's future exhaustion regime for intellectual property rights (IPR).

UK Government Consults on Future Scheme for Intellectual Property Rights Exhaustion
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection

What’s New in the World of Data Protection?

Thursday, 08 July 2021

It has been an exciting few weeks in the world of data protection, with a plethora of news, recommendations and commentary to keep us busy. The highlight being that personal data can continue to flow freely from the EU to the UK.

What’s New in the World of Data Protection?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

MHRA Targets World-Leading Innovation and Safety in New Plan

Thursday, 08 July 2021

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its new three-year delivery plan, drawing on the recent successes in being the first regulator in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine.

MHRA Targets World-Leading Innovation and Safety in New Plan
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Shows World-Leading Life Sciences Innovation

Thursday, 08 July 2021

To say it has been quite an 18 months is an understatement. The life sciences industry was hit hard in parts, with a pausing of clinical trials, investment in start-ups and prioritisation on COVID-19 treatments.

UK Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Shows World-Leading Life Sciences Innovation
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Healthcare Information Law

Help! I've Received a Subject Access Request - What Should I Do?

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Accessing one's personal data, or making a subject access request (SAR), has become a popular mechanism for individuals to find out exactly what information an organisation holds about them.

Help! I've Received a Subject Access Request - What Should I Do?
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Articles & Blogs Employment Independent Schools

Protection Against Health and Safety Detriment Now Available for Workers

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

On 31 May 2021, an Order came in to force extending the protection from health and safety detriment to "workers".

Protection Against Health and Safety Detriment Now Available for Workers
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare Partnerships & LLPs

Top Tips for Managing GP Partnership Disputes

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Even in successful partnerships, disputes can arise and have a significant impact on practices. The sensitive nature of partnership disputes means that it is important to try to avoid conflict, and to manage any disputes that do arise at the outset.

Top Tips for Managing GP Partnership Disputes
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Safer Recruitment for Charitable Organisations

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

The concept of 'safer recruitment' is a familiar one for charities who operate in the education sector but may be less so for charities in other sectors, particularly those that are not subject to a detailed regulatory framework.

Safer Recruitment for Charitable Organisations
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Articles & Blogs Employment Independent Schools

Should Employers Be Able to 'Fire and Re-Hire' Employees?

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

The practice of 'fire and re-hire' (also known as dismissal and re-engagement) is a practice used by employers to bring about changes to the terms and conditions of employees' contracts of employment.

Should Employers Be Able to 'Fire and Re-Hire' Employees?
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Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

What Does the Delayed Easing of Coronavirus Restrictions Mean for Charity Employers?

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Following the Government's announcement that 'step four' of the coronavirus lockdown will be delayed until 19 July 2021, to control the spread of the Delta variant, we explore the key implications for charity employers.

What Does the Delayed Easing of Coronavirus Restrictions Mean for Charity Employers?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Powers to Disqualify Directors of Dissolved Companies on the Horizon - How Will This Impact Charity Trustees?

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

A new bill aims to introduce important changes to the director disqualification regime in England and Wales and will extend investigative powers to include former directors of dissolved companies, including charitable companies.

Powers to Disqualify Directors of Dissolved Companies on the Horizon - How Will This Impact Charity Trustees?
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