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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 Employment

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
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

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
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

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
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Property Litigation

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
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

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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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Clarity of Expectation About Remote Education

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

Does the new Government Direction on the provision of remote education clarify the duties and expectations of schools during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

Clarity of Expectation About Remote Education
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can Communications Made on Separate Occasions Afford Whistleblowing Protection?

Friday, 04 December 2020

The Court of Appeal held that an employment tribunal was entitled to reject a whistleblowing claim which was based on 37 separate alleged communications. But can such communications amount to a protected disclosure?

Can Communications Made on Separate Occasions Afford Whistleblowing Protection?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

National Minimum & Living Wage Increase - What Employers Need to Know

Friday, 04 December 2020

The National Minimum Wage sets the amount of pay due to most workers from school leaver age up to the age of 25, with the National Living Wage applying to those aged 25 or over.

National Minimum & Living Wage Increase - What Employers Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Changes to DBS Filtering Rules from 28 November 2020

Friday, 04 December 2020

Changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) filtering rules came into effect on Saturday 28 November 2020 which have removed the 'multiple conviction rule' and prevent the disclosure of youth cautions.

Changes to DBS Filtering Rules from 28 November 2020
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

NHS England Issues New Guidance on Incorporation of GP Practices

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

As part of continuing updates to its policy guidance manual ("PGM"), NHS England has now updated its guidance and application process in relation to GP practice incorporation.

NHS England Issues New Guidance on Incorporation of GP Practices
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate

Can a Buyer Pull Out of a Deal Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Thursday, 03 December 2020

A recent case (Travelport Limited and others v WEX Inc) has provided guidance on the construction and application of material adverse effect clauses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can a Buyer Pull Out of a Deal Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

What 'Schrems II' Means for Your University's Data Transfers

Thursday, 03 December 2020

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

What 'Schrems II' Means for Your University's Data Transfers
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

When Do You Need to Collectively Consult?

Thursday, 03 December 2020

The obligation to collectively consult is set out in section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA) and derives from an EU Directive (the Directive).

When Do You Need to Collectively Consult?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Coronavirus - Protecting Your Medical Partnership

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Is your partnership agreement sufficient for dealing with the unforeseen effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

Coronavirus - Protecting Your Medical Partnership
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Sector

Running Elections in 2021 - What's Changing?

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Elections are now likely to take place in May 2021. What are the challenges facing returning officers and their staff, running elections in a coronavirus (COVID-19) environment and what is being done to address them?

Running Elections in 2021 - What's Changing?
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