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How to Protect Your School from Cyber-Attacks

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently issued an alert to the education sector regarding the increase in targeted cyber-attacks. Recent sophisticated attacks have already impacted some. How can you protect your school from cyber-attacks?

How to Protect Your School from Cyber-Attacks

Public Sector - What to Do Before Engaging a New Service Provider

Monday, 26 April 2021

In this article, we set out some key data protection considerations for public sector organisations who are looking to engage (or perhaps have already engaged) a third-party processor, particularly if they are a cloud-based provider.

Public Sector - What to Do Before Engaging a New Service Provider

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Funding 'Boost' for Local Councils

Monday, 26 April 2021

The provisional local government finance settlement, announced in December, sets out how local councils will be supported financially for the year. The final settlement has been published and is due to be laid before the House of Commons for approval.

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Elections in May 2021 - What Do Returning Officers Need to Know?

Monday, 26 April 2021

There is still great uncertainty around what the pandemic situation will be before and during the election period for 6 May 2021. This article explains how returning offers can best prepare for the coming election period.

Elections in May 2021 - What Do Returning Officers Need to Know?

Updates Announced to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme From May 2021

Friday, 23 April 2021

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was extended until 30 September 2021. Since our last article, some minor changes have been made to the various CJRS guidance notes, with the updates and links to the guidance outlined below.

Updates Announced to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme From May 2021

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Disability Under the Equality Act - Determining If a Condition Has a 'Substantial' Adverse Effect

Friday, 23 April 2021

An Employment Tribunal (ET) failed to adequately consider whether an impairment had a substantial adverse effect on the claimant's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 definition.

Disability under the Equality Act - Determining if a Condition has a 'Substantial' Adverse Effect

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Trade Union Congress - Findings on the Implementation of COVID-19 Rules in the Workplace

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has published a survey for 2020/21 involving more than 2,100 workplace safety representatives to understand and support safety representatives at work.

Trade Union Congress - Findings on the Implementation of COVID-19 Rules in the Workplace

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Everyone's Invited - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Everyone's Invited is a movement and an online platform for individuals to share anonymous testimonies of sexual assault, sexual abuse, harassment and misogyny.

Everyone's Invited - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education

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Student Complaints Arising from the Pandemic

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

On 2 March 2021, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) published its latest set of case summaries designed to demonstrate its approach to student complaints arising from the pandemic.

Student Complaints Arising from the Pandemic

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

How Will New £18m 'Gene Therapy Innovation Hubs' Transform Care for Patients?

Thursday, 15 April 2021

LifeArc, the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have announced an £18m investment to create a new national network of cutting-edge 'Gene Therapy Innovation Hubs'.

How Will New £18m 'Gene Therapy Innovation Hubs' Transform Care for Patients?

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UK Leading Exciting Future in Genomics and Precision Medicine

Thursday, 15 April 2021

The UK has a proud record in leading the world in genomics and precision medicine, and it has a bright future ahead in these exciting areas, which will be at the forefront of disease detection, prevention and cure for years to come.

UK Leading Exciting Future in Genomics and Precision Medicine

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How Explicit Does Your Liability Clause Need To Be in Dealing with Deliberate Breach?

Thursday, 15 April 2021

The liability clause is key in any commercial contract. That's what the parties scrutinise if they fall out. They usually minimise risk by limiting liability to a cap or excluding some types of liability altogether.

How Explicit Does Your Liability Clause Need To Be in Dealing with Deliberate Breach?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Can Men on Shared Parental Leave Be Paid Less Than Women on Statutory Adoption Leave?

Friday, 16 April 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered whether it was discriminatory for an employer to provide enhanced adoption pay to a woman on statutory adoption leave (SAL) but no enhanced shared parental pay to a man on shared parental leave (SPL).

Can Men on Shared Parental Leave Be Paid Less Than Women on Statutory Adoption Leave?

Trade Union Congress - Findings on the Implementation of COVID-19 Rules in the Workplace

Friday, 16 April 2021

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has published a survey for 2020/21 involving more than 2,100 workplace safety representatives to understand and support safety representatives at work.

Can We Expect Further Legal Action on Villiers v Villiers?

Friday, 16 April 2021

The matrimonial case of Villiers v Villiers has received a lot of attention over the last few years. The latest news is that Mr Villiers intends to pursue further legal action against his wife for misrepresentation.

Can We Expect Further Legal Action on Villiers v Villiers?

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