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NHS in Yet Another Negotiated Discounted Deal for Game-Changing Libmeldy Drug

Friday, 11 March 2022

NHS England has agreed another deal for a costly 'game-changing' drug. Orchard Therapeutics usually supplies its Libmeldy gene therapy drug for £2.8m, the most expensive in the world.

NHS in Yet Another Negotiated Discounted Deal for Game-Changing Libmeldy Drug

The Bank of Mum and Dad - Is Money Given to a Spouse by Family a Gift or a Loan?

Monday, 07 March 2022

It is very common for people to receive financial assistance from parents and family members throughout their lives. Upon divorce, this can often lead to the question, will the parties be expected to re-pay this money, or will it be treated as a gift?

The Bank of Mum and Dad - Is Money Given to a Spouse by Family a Gift or a Loan?

Celebrating the Female Lawyers in our Family Team for International Women's Day

Monday, 07 March 2022

This year's International Women's Day campaign focuses on how we can #breakthebias to celebrate women's equality. We wanted to take the opportunity to praise our experienced and talented lawyers in the Family team at VWV.

Celebrating the Female Lawyers in our Family Team for International Women's Day

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming?

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Over recent years the public has become more aware of data protection rights, and we have seen increased claims for damages. However, two recent cases indicate that, despite the rise in data breach claims, the courts will take a pragmatic approach.

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming?

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Mandatory Vaccination Revoked in Health and Social Care Sectors from 15 March 2022

Friday, 04 March 2022

We previously reported on the Government's proposal to scrap mandatory vaccination for staff in the health and social care sectors. This week, the Government has confirmed the Regulations revoking the policy will come into effect on 15 March 2022.

Mandatory Vaccination Revoked in Health and Social Care Sectors from 15 March 2022

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Tribunal Orders Re-engagement of Unfairly Dismissed Trader

Friday, 04 March 2022

A trader unfairly dismissed from his job at a bank in London has won a re-engagement order for an associated company in Hong Kong, and over £1.5 million in lost salary and benefits between dismissal and re-engagement.

Tribunal Orders Re-engagement of Unfairly Dismissed Trader

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Both Employer and Employee Conduct Can Affect Unfair Dismissal Compensation

Friday, 04 March 2022

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision provides a useful demonstration of the circumstances under which the conduct of either employer or employee can reduce the amount of compensation awarded in an unfair dismissal claim.

Both Employer and Employee Conduct Can Affect Unfair Dismissal Compensation

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IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Report

Thursday, 03 March 2022

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its long-awaited and comprehensive 227 page report on its investigation into residential schools.

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Report

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Government Publishes Rare Diseases Action Plan

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The Government has published the first action plan to show how the Department of Health and Social Care and its delivery partners will implement the UK Rare Diseases Framework in England.

Government Publishes Rare Diseases Action Plan

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Delivery Time Deemed to Be 'of the Essence' in Informal Contract

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Phrases are commonly used in agreements such as 'time is of the essence,' but what do they mean? And what happens if the contract is silent?

Delivery Time Deemed to Be 'of the Essence' in Informal Contract

FAQs - Cryptocurrency in Divorce

Monday, 28 February 2022

Cryptocurrency has been around since 2009 however in recent years it has become more mainstream. Whilst the market can be volatile, cryptocurrencies can be a significant asset on divorce and should not be ignored.

Divorce Set Aside Due to Husband's Forgery

Monday, 28 February 2022

A woman was unaware she was divorced for 12 years after her husband forged her signature.

Divorce Set Aside Due to Husband's Forgery

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Working from Home? How to Make Best Use of Your Free Office Space

Monday, 28 February 2022

The impact of COVID-19 in the property market has been extremely volatile, but working from home has become part of the new normal. As a result, companies will find themselves with surplus office space.

Working from Home? How to Make Best Use of Your Free Office Space

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Energy Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Leases

Monday, 28 February 2022

From April 2023, new legislation will come into force where it will be an offence to let a property which does not achieve a minimum 'E' efficiency standard, we look at the possible impact for landlords in England and Wales.

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Leases

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and Arbitration for Ringfenced Debts

Monday, 28 February 2022

Despite the Omicron variant continuing to cause large case numbers across England and Wales, a new Bill is intended to provide a solution to the problem of approximately £9bn in commercial rent arrears due to be outstanding by March 2022.

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and Arbitration for Ringfenced Debts

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