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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 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

COVID-19 Right To Work Check Concession Extended to 20 June 2021

Friday, 21 May 2021

The Government have announced a temporary extension to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concession permitting employers to conduct right to work checks remotely.

COVID-19 Right To Work Check Concession Extended to 20 June 2021
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Employment Rates Round-up - What Healthcare Organisations Need to Know

Friday, 23 April 2021

April brought the annual increase to rates and limits such as compensation limits, National Living Wage, and more. We've set out the changes healthcare organisations need to know.

Employment Rates Round-up - What Healthcare Organisations Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education Procurement

Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report and challenge by the Good Law Project into government procurement during coronavirus, we discuss the pitfalls of direct awards and the key lessons for higher education institutions.

Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Can Higher Education Institutions Make Coronavirus Testing Mandatory?

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK, many students have or will be returning to university campuses, with COVID-19 testing likely to form an integral part of university procedures.

Can Higher Education Institutions Make Coronavirus Testing Mandatory?
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly Drafted Legacies For Higher Education Institutions

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

We recognise that securing legacy income is important for higher education institutions as charities and can be complex. Did you know that we have recently launched our specialist Legacy Protection Team?

Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly Drafted Legacies For Higher Education Institutions
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Employment

Failure to Provide a Safe Working Environment Breached Employment Contract

Friday, 14 May 2021

The EAT has confirmed in the case of Flatman v Essex County Council that a tribunal had erred by failing to consider whether a fundamental breach of contract by an employer had occurred prior to the point of an employee's resignation.

Failure to Provide a Safe Working Environment Breached Employment Contract
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Innovation Gateway Project Gets Underway As ICR Calls for Collaborators

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has once again shown its commitment to innovation as a pioneer in the oncology space as it launches a new incubator space for life science companies at The London Cancer Hub in Sutton, South London.

Innovation Gateway Project Gets Underway As ICR Calls for Collaborators
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Inheritance Act Claims - FAQs For Charities

Friday, 14 May 2021

Our Legacy Protection team answer some of our most frequently asked questions surrounding Inheritance Act claims and their impact on charities.

Inheritance Act Claims - FAQs For Charities
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Pause For Thought - Crowdfunding Campaigns, Compliance and Charity Law

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Crowdfunding has a taken off in recent years as an accessible and widely used method for individuals to donate to cause-based campaigns on a growing number of online platforms.

Pause For Thought - Crowdfunding Campaigns, Compliance and Charity Law
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

How Can Universities Manage Their Money Laundering Risk?

Monday, 17 May 2021

Many universities face the risk that they are facilitating money laundering when receiving cash payments for student fees.

How Can Universities Manage Their Money Laundering Risk?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Everyone's Invited - How Does the Movement Affect Charity Employers?

Friday, 14 May 2021

In light of the Everyone's Invited movement, we look at some of the key ways charity employers can prevent workplace harassment, deal with complaints and ensure their staff and volunteers feel safe in the workplace.

Everyone's Invited - How Does the Movement Affect Charity Employers?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Everyone's Invited - How Should Charities Respond?

Friday, 14 May 2021

The growing momentum of the Everyone's Invited movement has highlighted the need for charities to consider how they can to ensure a safe environment for all those who come into contact with the charity.

Everyone's Invited - How Should Charities Respond?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

ACAS Publishes Long-COVID Advice for Employers and Workers

Friday, 14 May 2021

The emergence of 'long-COVID' has been difficult to navigate for employers and employees, and the Office for National Statistics estimates that over one million people have reported experiencing long-COVID.

ACAS Publishes Long-COVID Advice for Employers and Workers
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

What's in the New UK-India Migration Deal?

Friday, 14 May 2021

The UK and India have signed a landmark migration deal which enables Indian nationals between 18 and 30 to live and work in the UK, and vice versa, whilst enhancing the processes to return Indian nationals who do not have a legal right to be in the UK.

What's in the New UK-India Migration Deal?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

New UK-India Trade Deal - A Huge Win for Life Sciences

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Following Brexit, the UK is looking for new international trade opportunities. In life sciences, as well as other sectors, where better to push on than with India? That seems to be the UK Government's view.

New UK-India Trade Deal - A Huge Win for Life Sciences
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