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Brexit Six: Contractual side effects from 1 January 2021

The end of the transition period of the Withdrawal Agreement on 31 December 2020 will signal the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (the EU).

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Informed Consent Before, During and After a Covid-19 World

Regulatory Partner, Susan Humble and Oryon Develop, present an interactive webinar for healthcare professionals showcasing real examples of the issue of informed consent and provide an understanding of how the law and proceedings have changed, and what the future of these might look like.

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Furlough Scheme extended to March 2021

In response to the second national lockdown, the chancellor announces an extension to the Furlough Scheme to run until March 2021; available only to those businesses in areas that remain under restriction. The chancellor said he wanted to give businesses security through the winter and protect millions of jobs.

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VAT on termination and compensation payments

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many businesses seeking to terminate contracts early (by force majeure or otherwise), often in exchange for an early termination payment.

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The Insolvency & Corporate Governance Act 2020

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 came into force at lightning speed on 26 June 2020

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Lord Chancellor announces appointment of Susan Humble to the TPC

West End Law firm, RIAA Barker Gillette, has today revealed regulatory partner Susan Humble's appointment as a Committee Member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC).

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Termination Payments & Tax

The rules of thumb on tax, termination payments, benefits and packages.

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Discrimination: from hot air to bra sizes

The news that Airbnb has adopted a new anti-discrimination code, following accusations of racism by hosts on the home-sharing site, highlights the growing challenge in managing this increasingly sensitive issue.

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Safety checking the school run

Sunday’s change of the hour, leaves us all relishing the lighter mornings (if not the darker evenings). With that in mind parents are being encouraged to take a safety check with children in readiness for the change.

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Risks of varying an employment contract

Employees' terms will often alter throughout their employment: their roles may change, or their pay may increase. Most changes are uncontroversial. However, at times, you may wish to implement a change, which an employee may be less willing to accept. It is essential you know how to make any change legally binding and how to minimise disruption.

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Sudden death – What to do

The probate process contains many traps and pitfalls. In all but the most straightforward of cases, you should consider taking legal advice.

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The Future of Digital Identity

Callcredit's Fraud Summit returns for its 10th year!

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