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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 Academies & MATs

Remote Access Meetings/Hearings in the Exclusion Process Have Now Ended

Thursday, 31 March 2022

As a result of the pandemic, the DfE made temporary changes to the School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews)(England) Regulations 2012 (Regulations) to permit meetings/hearings to take place by 'remote access'.

Remote Access Meetings/Hearings in the Exclusion Process Have Now Ended
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Narrow Quay HR

Narrow Quay HR - HR Consultants Who Truly Understand Schools

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Are you looking for additional HR support for your school or trust?

NQHR - HR Consultants Who Truly Understand Schools
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law Recruitment

How to Avoid a Fine for Data Breach - Sometimes Even Lawyers Get it Wrong

Friday, 25 March 2022

The ICO issued criminal lawyers, Tuckers Solicitors, a £98,000 fine for failing to securely process their clients' personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

How to Avoid a Fine for Data Breach - Sometimes Even Lawyers Get it Wrong
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 - 10 Key Considerations

Friday, 25 March 2022

After months of anticipation, the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 finally passed into law on 24 March 2022.

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 - 10 Key Considerations
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law Recruitment

Tempcover Ltd Fined - The Unintended Cost of Marketing

Friday, 25 March 2022

Between November 2019 and May 2020, 13 complaints were made against Tempcover for spam messages they 'did not consent to'. 12 were made via Mobile UK and one directly to the ICO.

Tempcover Ltd Fined - The Unintended Cost of Marketing
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal Orders Employer to Pay £2 Million in Compensation and Carry Out Equal Pay Audit

Thursday, 24 March 2022

In the case of Macken v BNP Paribas London Branch, the Employment Tribunal has awarded significant compensation to the Claimant, and ordered her employer to carry out an equal pay audit.

Tribunal Orders Employer to Pay £2 Million in Compensation and Carry Out Equal Pay Audit
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Articles & Blogs Employment

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Increases for April 2022

Thursday, 24 March 2022

The Government has announced its annual increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 23 and over, and National Minimum Wage (NMW) for workers aged 22 and under. The changes will come into effect on 1 April 2022.

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Increases for April 2022
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Home Office Publishes Two Updated Codes of Practice for Employers

Thursday, 24 March 2022

The Home Office has published two new codes of practice for employers on preventing illegal working, and avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working.

Immigration - Home Office Publishes Two Updated Codes of Practice for Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Mandatory Vaccination Revoked in Health and Social Care Sectors

Thursday, 24 March 2022

Following the recent Government consultation, regulations revoking the requirement for mandatory COVID vaccinations in the Health and Social Care sectors are now in force.

Mandatory Vaccination Revoked in Health and Social Care Sectors
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection

Privacy Notices - What Your Organisation Needs to Know

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Watch our latest video in which our expert lawyers answer questions on vital data protection law. This time we talk about privacy notices and what key areas your organisation needs to be aware of.

Privacy Notices - What Your Organisation Needs to Know
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law Recruitment

Is Your Recruitment Agency Protected Against Human Error?

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Recruitment agencies must ensure that they put in place technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data.

Is Your Recruitment Agency Protected Against Human Error?
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Articles & Blogs Employment Higher Education

Changes to Right to Work Checks from 6 April 2022

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

From 6 April 2022 there were important changes to the way universities and other employers conduct right to work checks, as well as the documents employers can accept as evidence that job applicants and employees can work in the UK.

Changes to Right to Work Checks from 6 April 2022
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Property Law Update - Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022

Monday, 21 March 2022

As the conflict in Ukraine continues into its fourth week with no signs that a ceasefire is imminent, western governments have been stepping up their sanctions in an attempt to cause damage to the Russian economy and its oligarchs.

Property Law Update - Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Are You Considering a Merger of Your Multi Academy Trust?

Friday, 18 March 2022

We are seeing a steep rise in the number of multi academy trusts (MATs) looking to merge with another MAT.

Are You Considering a Merger of Your Multi Academy Trust?
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Don't Miss the Deadline of 31 March to File Your Divorce Petition

Friday, 18 March 2022

In recent years, the courts have been moving away from the traditional paper-form divorce petitions towards a more efficient online service. This has enabled individuals and their lawyers to file divorce petitions via an online portal.

Don't Miss the Deadline of 31 March to File Your Divorce Petition
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