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Proposed Increases in Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Sick Pay

Friday, 18 December 2020

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published proposed increases to various statutory benefits payments which are expected to apply from 4 April 2021, following an order being made.

Proposed increases in Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Sick Pay

European Commission Publishes Draft Model Clauses for Controller / Processor Contracts

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

The European Commission has published draft standard contractual clauses for inclusion in contracts between controllers and processors.

European Commission Publishes Draft Model Clauses for Controller / Processor Contracts

The End of the Brexit Transition Period - Reminders for Employers

Friday, 18 December 2020

Although the post-Brexit transition period will come to an end at 11pm on 31 December 2020, we still await news on whether a trade deal can be reached between the UK and the EU.

The End of the Brexit Transition Period - Reminders for Employers

The End of Privacy Shield and New Requirements For Standard Contractual Clauses: What 'Schrems II' Means For Your International Data Transfers

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

In July 2020, the European Court of Justice dealt a major blow to organisations that transfer personal data to the US and other jurisdictions, primarily with the striking down of the EU-US Privacy Shield.

The End of Privacy Shield and New Requirements For Standard Contractual Clauses: What 'Schrems II' Means For Your International Data Transfers

Coronavirus Hits UK Pharma Sales

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Many industries have been hit by coronavirus (COVID-19). To some people's surprise, this has also been in pharma, as can be seen from the latest results from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and AstraZeneca (AZ).

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Manufacturing Space Soars in 2020 Despite Pandemic

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

The UK is leading the way when it comes to advanced therapies, as we heard recently at the 2020 PING Conference - Britain's Great Life Sciences Future: Genomics Personalised Medicine and AI.

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Manufacturing Space Soars in 2020 Despite Pandemic

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Cynical Breach of Restrictive Covenants Dismissed by Supreme Court

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

The Supreme Court's decision in the landmark case of Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust v Housing Solutions Limited [2020] serves an important reminder for developers to seek to discharge or modify restrictive covenants prior to commencing the works

Cynical Breach of Restrictive Covenants Dismissed by Supreme Court

Government Extends Protection for Commercial Tenants Until March 2021

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

On 9 December 2020, the Government announced a further extension to protect commercial property tenants until 31 March 2021.

Government Extends Protection for Commercial Tenants Until March 2021

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Governance Update - Do Your Governance Arrangements Align with DfE Policy?

Friday, 11 December 2020

In July we wrote to you about the importance of reviewing your governance arrangements (particularly your Articles of Association) and the need to consider the latest DfE policy and requirements.

Governance Update - Do Your Governance Arrangements Align with DfE Policy?

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How to Acquire Additional Space for Your Academy

Friday, 11 December 2020

Often we find that our academy clients require additional space for various reasons (for example - should existing space be inadequate in terms of its condition or size, or for specific purposes such as central services).

How to Acquire Additional Space for Your Academy

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Innovation and Non-Compete Clauses - Government Consultation

Friday, 11 December 2020

The Government is consulting on the use of post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment The consultation could have a significant impact on an employer's relationship with its former employees or workers.

Innovation and Non-Compete Clauses - Government Consultation

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Shielding Guidance Changes

Friday, 11 December 2020

Following the end of the second national lockdown and the move back to the local tier system, additional guidance has been provided for those who qualify as clinically extremely vulnerable.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Shielding Guidance Changes

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension - Furlough Update for Academies and Maintained Schools

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Scheme) has been extended until 31 March 2021, with a review to take place in January 2021.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension - Furlough Update for Academies and Maintained Schools

Beware Again the Six-Month Deadline For Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

We reported in June on the need to remember the strict time limits that sometimes apply to claims against former tenants and guarantors. Nearly 6 months after the June quarter, time may again be running out.

Beware Again the Six-Month Deadline For Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Coronavirus - Vaccination Enhanced Service and Model Collaboration Agreement

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

At the start of the month, NHS England published the coronavirus (COVID-19) Enhanced Service (ES) Specification together with a model collaboration agreement for use by practices as part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

NHS England Issues New Guidance on Incorporation of GP Practices

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