Schools and Academy Trusts: Dealing with complaints from parents
Schools and academy trusts are receiving an increasing number of complaints from parents, both...
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Schools and Academy Trusts: Dealing with complaints from parents
Schools and academy trusts are receiving an increasing number of complaints from parents, both...
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the Act) allows the court to alter...
As many charities are facing financial pressure, the Charity Commission has published a new...
Can you set aside a court order due to fraud/fraudulent non-disclosure in financial remedy matters?
The answer is, it depends. In the recent case of Silberschmidt v Richards 2025 the High Court...
A new international student levy is on the horizon, and the big question for students is simple:...
Waiving goodbye to confidentiality: the risk of using open-source AI in investigations
A recent Upper Tribunal decision is the first in the English courts to comment on whether...
Flawed investigations: a fast track to constructive dismissal claims?
Employment Tribunal decisions provide useful reminders that flawed disciplinary or grievance...
Lamb v Teva UK Ltd: employer wins, but the investigation warning remains
Although the employer successfully defended the unfair dismissal claim in Lamb v Teva UK Ltd [1]...
It is not unusual for an employee facing disciplinary action to raise a grievance during the...
The Charity Commission's updated guidance: How to conflict-proof your charity?
The Charity Commission has issued updated guidance on conflicts of interest. In this article,...
Workplace grievances: fair investigations and when to seek external support
It is becoming increasingly common for employees to raise grievances at work. Research published...
Up for debate: The case for a Statutory Duty of Care at University
The tragic case of Nataha Abrahart, a physics student as the University of Bristol who took her...
What is 'reasonable notice' in wine and spirits distribution agreements?
It is consistently surprising that so many agreements in the wine and spirits sector are still...
Handbags in Court: Eco-designer's £6m claims against the King's charity struck out
In a decision which underlines the importance of certainty and intention in contract formation, Ms...
Australian Vintage recently entered into a five-year distribution agreement with Invivo to...
The Crime and Policing Bill completed its passage through parliament in April 2026. The new...
The anticipated English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill) received Royal Assent...
Is there anything I can do, to make sure my ex-partner complies with a financial order made by a...
As the cost of care continues to rise in the UK many people are seeking ways to protect their...
Autumn Budget 2025: Inheritance Tax "Look Through" Extended to UK Agricultural Property
Autumn Budget 2025: Inheritance Tax “Look‑Through” Extended to UK Agricultural...
Secret (or Covert) Recordings in Family Proceedings Concerning Children
Secret (or Covert) Recordings in Family Proceedings Concerning Children It is not uncommon for a...
Tedford v Clarke & Ors: A Cautionary Tale About the Risks of Unqualified Will Writers
Tedford v Clarke & Ors The High Court’s decision in Tedford v Clarke & Ors...
HR and Employment Law Trends and Challenges for Independent Hotels in 2026
For small and medium-sized hotels, 2026 brings a more demanding HR and employment law landscape...
It has been widely reported that the Government introduced draft legislation to ‘ban’...
Court of Appeal depart from EU case law in recent trade mark ruling – Thom Browne Inc v...
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