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Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Friday, 20 December 2024

A Tribunal's refusal to postpone a hearing partway through, highlights the fact-specific nature of balancing fairness for all parties.

Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

Friday, 20 December 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that an employee who objected to a TUPE transfer involving a detrimental change in his working conditions was dismissed by the transferor.

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

Friday, 20 December 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision highlights the importance of accurately assessing injury to feelings awards under the Vento guidelines.

EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

Articles & Blogs Private Client

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Friday, 20 December 2024

The recent case of Crew v Oakley [2024] EWHC 2847 (Ch) is an important decision by the High Court concerning whether or not the deceased had sufficient mental capacity to make a deathbed revocation of her Will by tearing it in half.

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

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Updated support and intervention guidance

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Prior to the publication of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill on 17 December 2024, the DfE had already updated its guidance entitled 'Schools Causing Concern' guidance as part of its wider strategy around school improvement and academisation.

Updated support and intervention guidance

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New Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced - what are the implications for academies and maintained schools?

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House of Commons on 17 December 2024.

New children's wellbeing and schools Bill introduced - what are the implications for academies and maintained schools?

Preparing for the central digital platform: Key updates, supplier actions, and data protection insights under the Procurement Act

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

With the Procurement Act 2023 set to go live on 24 February 2025, the Cabinet Office has been releasing guidance notes to help both contracting authorities and suppliers prepare.

Preparing for the central digital platform: Key updates, supplier actions, and data protection insights under the Procurement Act

Unwrapping the year's Procurement Act updates: Festive facts and gifts

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Your guide to the Procurement Act 2023 with festive facts, key dates and practical resources for a smooth transition

Unwrapping the year's Procurement Act updates: Festive facts and gifts

Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Do GP practices always have to pass on pay uplifts to salaried GPs?

Monday, 16 December 2024

It may not be as simple as the BMA suggests, and practices may well not be subject to a legal obligation to backdate any pay award, even if funding is notionally provided for them to do so.

Do GP practices always have to pass on pay uplifts to salaried GPs?

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Provider Selection Regime: challenging an award

Monday, 16 December 2024

The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR) came into force on 1 January 2024. In this article we explore how an award for a contract for the provision of NHS healthcare services can be challenged.

Provider Selection Regime: challenging an award

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Social care: a vision for the future

Monday, 16 December 2024

Following this year's Healthcare Summit, we provide a summary of the key challenges, developments and reforms that lie ahead for the care home sector in the future.

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EAT remits fitness test discrimination case for reconsideration

Thursday, 12 December 2024

A recent EAT decision highlights the need for robust reasoning in indirect discrimination claims.

EAT remits fitness test discrimination case for reconsideration

Articles & Blogs Employment

Female newsreaders appeal Tribunal decision blocking new claims against the BBC

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Four prominent BBC journalists are challenging an Employment Tribunal decision that ruled their new equal pay claims were barred by prior settlement agreements, reigniting the debate over ongoing pay disparities and the scope of settlement agreements.

Female newsreaders appeal Tribunal decision blocking new claims against the BBC

Articles & Blogs Employment

New visa sponsorship rules for employers proposed under the Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Tougher measures will be introduced to combat visa mismanagement, including bans on sponsorship and increased compliance obligations for employers.

New visa sponsorship rules for employers proposed under the Employment Rights Bill

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences: what will 2025 bring?

Thursday, 12 December 2024

As things quieten down for the end of the year (ha ha, one day maybe but not 2024!), it is good to reflect on what is next. In this article, we have pointed towards a few key developments to watch out for in 2025.

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences: what will 2025 bring?

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