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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

Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The DfE is currently conducting a number of consultations, with the aim of providing clearer and more consistent guidance, and to propose changes, on safeguarding, behaviour, exclusions and admission appeals.

Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Directors' Duties and How to Comply With Them?

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Directors are responsible for the management and day to day running of a company. They are, however, restricted in their powers and owe several duties to the company under the Companies Act 2006 (Act).

Directors' Duties and How to Comply With Them?
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Buying a Company? How Warranties Can Protect You

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

There is very little protection in English Law for a buyer of shares in a private limited company. This is due to the well-established principle of 'caveat emptor' - let the buyer beware.

Buying a Company? How Warranties Can Protect You
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can Employees Claim Unauthorised Deductions From Wages for Work Outside the Employment Contract?

Friday, 11 February 2022

In a recent case the Employment Appeal Tribunal has considered how an employee can make a claim where they have taken up a more senior position but not had a contractual salary increase.

Can Employees Claim Unauthorised Deductions From Wages for Work Outside the Employment Contract?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Comment - What Has Been the Impact of the 'Gay Cake' Case?

Friday, 11 February 2022

Given that this case involved a business providing a service to a customer, what impact has it had in the world of employment law?

Comment - What Has Been the Impact of the 'Gay Cake' Case?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

DfE Publishes Consultation on Regulating the Teaching Profession

Friday, 11 February 2022

The Department for Education is seeking views on proposed changes to the teacher regulation regime operated by the Teaching Regulation Agency.

DfE Publishes Consultation on Regulating the Teaching Profession
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Articles & Blogs Contentious Probate Private Client

Remote Witnessing of Wills Extended

Thursday, 10 February 2022

When the first lockdown began in March 2020 the execution of Wills became problematic.

Remote Witnessing of Wills Extended
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

What to Expect From the New 'No Fault Divorce' Regime

Monday, 07 February 2022

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received Royal Assent on 25 June 2020 and is due to come into force on 6 April 2022. This will result is significant changes for both divorcing couples and family practitioners alike.

What to Expect From the New 'No Fault Divorce' Regime
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

MHRA Provides Guidance for Medicine Suppliers Supplying to Northern Ireland

Monday, 07 February 2022

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is providing a series of guidance to help medicines suppliers to grapple with supplying into Northern Ireland (NI).

MHRA Provides Guidance for Medicine Suppliers Supplying to Northern Ireland
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

High Court Allows COVID-19 Force Majeure Termination - After Disputes Over Who Was 'Affected'

Monday, 07 February 2022

COVID-19 has caused massive disruption to business, and common clauses in contracts have been considered afresh to deal with the situation.

High Court Allows COVID-19 Force Majeure Termination - After Disputes Over Who Was 'Affected'
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Significant Holiday Pay Case Has Far Reaching Consequences for Employers

Friday, 04 February 2022

A significant holiday pay decision was handed down by the Court of Appeal this week, in the case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd.

Significant Holiday Pay Case Has Far Reaching Consequences for Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment Healthcare

COVID-19 Vaccines - Government Confirms Intention to Scrap Mandatory Jabs in Health and Social Care Sector and Care Homes

Friday, 04 February 2022

The Government has confirmed its intention to remove vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff, as well as for staff in care homes in England.

COVID-19 Vaccines - Government Confirms Intention to Scrap Mandatory Jabs in Health and Social Care Sector and Care Homes
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Further Changes to Right to Work Checks from 6 April 2022

Friday, 04 February 2022

From 6 April 2022 the way employees conduct right to work checks will change.

Further Changes to Right to Work Checks from 6 April 2022
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Four-Day Working Weeks - Revolution or a Dangerous Game?

Friday, 04 February 2022

There has been much in the press about the four-day week trial, which is due to begin in the UK this summer.

Comment: Four-Day Working Weeks - Revolution or a Dangerous Game?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

NICE Launches New Flexible Assessment Methods

Wednesday, 02 February 2022

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a new approach to how it assesses medicines and other health technologies. It aims to provide NHS patients with earlier access to innovative treatments.

NICE Launches New Flexible Assessment Methods
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