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Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The use of social media networks and video sharing platforms has exploded over the last decade, resulting in the introduction by the UK Government of the revolutionary Online Safety Bill (OSB).

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? February 2022 Roundup

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Over recent years the public has become more aware of data protection rights, and we have seen increased claims for damages. However, two recent cases indicate that, despite the rise in data breach claims, the courts will take a pragmatic approach.

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? February 2022 Roundup

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What Will Be the Biggest Legal Challenges for Universities in 2022?

Friday, 28 January 2022

We explore the possible challenges facing your Higher Education institution this year and how you can be best prepared for them.

What Will Be the Biggest Legal Challenges for Universities in 2022?

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Intellectual Property and the AI Revolution - Implications for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 28 January 2022

There are some complex legal challenges, particularly from an intellectual property perspective, arising from the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the global debate has escalated across governments and academia.

Intellectual Property and the AI Revolution - Implications for Higher Education Institutions

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Conflict of Rights Within the Higher Education Workplace

Friday, 28 January 2022

There are situations where it falls to judges to determine how service providers and employers should balance the rights of competing groups in society.

Conflict of Rights Within the Higher Education Workplace

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Lecture Recordings - A Trap for the Unwary?

Thursday, 25 November 2021

In the wake of the pandemic, with much university teaching being moved online, questions have been raised about the rights of lecturers to determine whether or not their lectures will be recorded and what can be done with such recordings.

Lecture Recordings - A Trap for the Unwary?

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: 10 Things UK Universities Must Do Now to Prepare

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

If you transfer a business entity or asset in one of 17 sensitive areas, you may be subject to a government review.

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: 10 Things UK Universities Must Do Now to Prepare

Employment Case Round-Up - How Three Cases Impact on Higher Education Institutions

Thursday, 09 September 2021

Following a recent flurry of cases arising out of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the resulting impact on employment, we review three notable cases and what they could mean for the higher education sector.

Employment Case Round-Up - How Three Cases Impact on Higher Education Institutions

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Q&A - Higher Education Institutions As Beneficiaries in Estate Administration

Thursday, 09 September 2021

Continuing with our 'Q&A' series of articles, our Legacy Protection team's focus this time turns to higher education institutions as beneficiaries of an estate and in particular the early days of estate administration.

Q&A - Higher Education Institutions As Beneficiaries in Estate Administration

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Can Universities Require Employees to Be Based in the UK?

Thursday, 09 September 2021

One of the many new issues the COVID-19 pandemic has presented for the HR community in higher education is the question of whether they can require employees to be based in the UK.

Can Universities Require Employees to Be Based in the UK?

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UK University Guidance - When Will Your Research Collaborations and Spin-Outs Be Subject to a National Security Assessment?

Thursday, 29 July 2021

On 20 July 2021, vice-chancellors, technology transfer offices and admissions and development officers throughout Britain were reminded that university operations and transactions could have national security implications.

UK University Guidance - When Will Your Research Collaborations and Spin-Outs Be Subject to a National Security Assessment?

Inheritance Act Claims - FAQs for Universities

Monday, 12 July 2021

Our Legacy Protection team answer some of our most frequently asked questions surrounding Inheritance Act claims and their impact on higher education institutions (HEIs).

Inheritance Act Claims - FAQs for Universities

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Higher Education Governance - Breaking the Mould

Monday, 12 July 2021

The 2016 white paper, Success as a Knowledge Economy set out ambitious plans for the expansion of the UK higher education sector to "make it quicker and easier for new high quality challenger institutions to enter the market and award their own degrees".

Higher Education Governance - Breaking the Mould

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Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill

Monday, 12 July 2021

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (the Bill) is making its way through Parliament and looks set to strengthen and extend existing legislation on freedom of speech and academic freedom in the HE sector.

Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill

Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report and challenge by the Good Law Project into government procurement during coronavirus, we discuss the pitfalls of direct awards and the key lessons for higher education institutions.

Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

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