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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 Healthcare

Succession of a Share in a Business - What You Should Include in Your Will

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

We touch on some of the basics of Will drafting before turning to the succession of Mrs Otto's share of a private dental practice.

Succession of a Share in a Business - What You Should Include in Your Will
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

NHS Sets Net Zero Roadmap of Requirements From Suppliers

Monday, 13 December 2021

With the UK recently hosting COP26, NHS England and Improvement has provided a roadmap for what it requires from suppliers to work towards net zero. Meanwhile some of the biggest suppliers to the NHS have joined forces to pledge to reach net zero by 2045.

NHS Sets Net Zero Roadmap of Requirements From Suppliers
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Data Sharing in Health Care Research and Innovation - How Is Our Data Being Used?

Monday, 13 December 2021

How to use health data is a hot topic in health care research and innovation, with crucial questions around how to best utilise health data while still complying with data subject rights and maintaining public trust.

Data Sharing in Health Care Research and Innovation - How Is Our Data Being Used?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Statutory Guidance Published on the Cost of School Uniforms

Friday, 10 December 2021

Many schools will be aware that Parliament passed a new law this year in relation to school uniforms.

Statutory Guidance Published on the Cost of School Uniforms
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Statutory Pay Entitlements Due to Rise in April 2022

Friday, 10 December 2021

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published a list of the proposed Benefit and Pension rates for 2022 to 2023.

Statutory Pay Entitlements Due to Rise in April 2022
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employers Urged to Support Those Experiencing Menopause at Work

Friday, 10 December 2021

The Minister for Employment has called on employers to strengthen the support offered to employees suffering serious menopause symptoms.

Employers Urged to Support Those Experiencing Menopause at Work
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New Guidance for Disability Discrimination Claims After McDonald's Case

Friday, 10 December 2021

The impact of a condition on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities must be assessed objectively in disability discrimination claims.

New Guidance for Disability Discrimination Claims After McDonald's Case
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Increased Compensation in Maternity Discrimination Case - After Employer Fails to Follow ACAS Code

Friday, 10 December 2021

Where a Claimant brings a successful Tribunal claim involving a disciplinary or grievance process, any compensation may be increased by up to 25%.

Increased Compensation in Maternity Discrimination Case - After Employer Fails to Follow ACAS Code
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Call for Evidence Could Spark a Potential Shake-Up for Umbrella Companies

Friday, 10 December 2021

The Government has announced a call for evidence on the umbrella company market. Umbrella companies need to be aware of what the review could mean for their operations.

Call for Evidence Could Spark a Potential Shake-Up for Umbrella Companies
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Staff Participating in Industrial Action Protected From Detriment

Thursday, 09 December 2021

All schools that have recently embarked on strategic staffing projects including restructures, payscale reviews and particularly TPS projects, will be aware of how active the teaching trade unions are...

Staff Participating in Industrial Action Protected From Detriment
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

IR35 - Everything Independent Schools Need to Know

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Independent schools have been affected by the new IR35 regulations (also known as 'Off-Payroll regulations') since 6 April 2021.

IR35 - Everything Independent Schools Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Top Tips for Managing Your School's Reputation

Thursday, 09 December 2021

A school's reputation is one of its key assets and something that governors must take reasonable steps to protect.

Top Tips for Managing Your School's Reputation
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Stay GDPR Compliant - Data Protection Considerations for Your School

Thursday, 09 December 2021

When the pandemic hit in early 2020, moving lessons and other work online quickly was essential. But the speed at which this happened means some shortcuts might have been taken in respect of information security and other data protection considerations.

Stay GDPR Compliant - Data Protection Considerations for Your School
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Is Your School Up-To-Speed With the Latest Safeguarding Updates?

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Since routine inspections resumed in September 2021, both Ofsted and ISI have focussed on the assessment of the commitment to and teaching of RSE and on how schools address safeguarding issues relating to peer on peer sexual violence and harassment.

Is Your School Up-To-Speed With the Latest Safeguarding Updates?
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Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus - How Will Changes to the Furlough Scheme Affect Charity Employees?

Friday, 12 June 2020

Since its introduction in March, the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has acted as a financial lifeline to many employers, charities included. But what is going to change?

Coronavirus - How Will Changes to the Furlough Scheme Affect Charity Employees?
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