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Employers Need to Provide Support to Victims of Domestic Abuse

Friday, 29 January 2021

The Government has published an open letter to employers on 14 January 2021, outlining how all UK employers need to provide their support to victims of domestic abuse.

Employers Need to Provide Support to Victims of Domestic Abuse

Investment Deals - The Value of an Investment Term Sheet

Friday, 29 January 2021

A question we are often asked is whether an investment term sheet is necessary? Would it not be quicker and cheaper to bypass the term sheet stage and instead move straight to the negotiation of the actual investment documents?

Investment Deals - The Value of an Investment Term Sheet

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The IP Debate in the Age of Emerging Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

"The UK is voted one of the best intellectual property environments in the world"*, therefore it's imperative that we should be leading the way on evaluating the impact that new technology, such as artificial intelligence, will be having on IP and beyond.

The IP Debate in the Age of Emerging Artificial Intelligence

Changes to Admission Appeals Will Apply Until September 2021

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

The Government has confirmed that changes to admission appeals introduced in 2020 in response to COVID-19 will be extended to 30 September 2021.

Changes to Admission Appeals Will Apply Until September 2021

Furlough and Caring Responsibilities - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Thursday, 21 January 2021

On 5 January 2021, the Government updated the guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to include more information about using the furlough scheme to support those with caring responsibilities.

Furlough and Caring Responsibilities - What Do Charities Need to Know?

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The Kids Company Insolvency & Director Disqualification - What Trustees Need to Know

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The collapse of notable children's charity, Kids Company, in 2015, and the subsequent investigation by the Insolvency Service into the conduct of its directors prior to formal insolvency has been well documented in the press.

The Kids Company Insolvency & Director Disqualification - What Trustees Need to Know

What Does the Lockdown Mean for Your Charity's Services and Fees?

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The services many charities offer to their beneficiaries will have changed as a result of England's third national lockdown, announced on 3 January 2021.

What Does the Lockdown Mean for Your Charity's Services and Fees?

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Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly Drafted Legacies

Thursday, 21 January 2021

We recognise that securing legacy income is essential for 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

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Brexit and the Charity Sector - What Do Trustees and Leaders Need to Be Aware Of?

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The more Brexit rolls on, the more the ongoing challenges become the new reality. What matters for trustees and senior charity leaders is to maintain awareness of the changes and an ability to know how to check up on relevant areas.

Brexit and the Charity Sector - What Do Trustees and Leaders Need to Be Aware Of?

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Discrimination in a Recruitment Process

Friday, 22 January 2021

An Employment Tribunal has held that an NHS Trust discriminated on the grounds of age and sex when they failed to appoint a middle aged man who had performed best at an interview.

What Are the Latest UK Travel Restrictions?

Friday, 22 January 2021

Following concerns about new coronavirus (COVID-19) variants, the Government has made a series of changes to the measures they have put in place in relation to travellers to the UK.

What Are the Latest UK Travel Restrictions?

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updated Government Guidance

Friday, 22 January 2021

The Government has recently published guidance on whether HMRC can publish claims by employers under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the current approach to apprenticeships during the national lockdown.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updated Government Guidance

Employment Law - What Changes Will Happen in 2021?

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

It’s a good time to take a general look at what’s on the employment law horizon for 2021. The pandemic dominates all our lives at the moment but there are other developments worth noting.

Employment Law - What Changes Will Happen in 2021?

Ready, Set, Go! How to Ensure Your Business Is 'Investment Ready'

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Raising growth capital for businesses is a challenge. From a legal perspective, there are steps you can take to make the investment process more straightforward.

Ready, Set, Go! How to Ensure Your Business Is 'Investment Ready'

The Future of Work

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

The pandemic has seen some rapid changes in the way people work, particularly in sectors where remote working is a possibility, such as the tech sector. So what does the future hold in 2021? We highlight some of the key issues, with links to further info.

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