SECTORS SERVICES INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE Menu Home Insights Current: Blogs Blogs Our blogs Browse our blogs to stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments in your area. Charity Our charity law blog gives up to date news on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the charity sector. Go to blog Blog Procurement thresholds changing from January 2022: what do charities need to know? Charities subject to the public procurement rules, as well as those that supply services to public sector bodies, should be aware of the new procurement threshold values which will apply to public services contracts advertised on and after 1 January 2022... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read Ninety one per cent of charities negatively affected by pandemic, and internal disputes on the increase How will the Autumn 2021 Budget and Spending Review impact charities? Increase in complaints about digital fundraising may result in changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice Construction Our construction and engineering blog offers updates and commentary on the latest legal news affecting those working in the construction and engineering industry. Go to blog Blog The role of hydrogen fuel I explain the role of hydrogen fuel in the UK's net zero goals. I look at how hydrogen will be produced and used, the UK hydrogen strategy, the 'hydrogen economy.... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read Deed v Contract COP26 and the Energy Transition: The Importance of Hydrogen COP26 - the first week Education Our education blog brings together public, private and charity law and commentary for the education and research sector. Go to blog Blog Suicide prevention in universities One of the issues which higher education institutions are focusing on increasingly is the wellbeing of their students. The Office for Students (OfS) has published a topic briefing for universities and colleges to take steps to help prevent suicide among students and support the community. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read Supreme Court rejects data misuse class action Levelling Up Monies for North - West FE and HE Real Estate Projects New human right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Employment Our employment law blog provides insight on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting employers and those in a senior human resources role. Go to blog Blog Employers should convey all disciplinary allegations and consider alternatives to dismissal The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld an employment tribunal decision that the dismissal of an employee for his conduct at a political rally was unfair... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read Tribunal ruling required to resolve dispute over academic’s probationary period and dismissal Unexpected failure to secure government support not special circumstance Court of Appeal ruling overturned in trade union inducements litigation Food and agribusiness Our food and agribusiness law blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the food and agribusiness industry. Go to blog Blog Morrisons British Chicken: Will Country of Origin labelling become part of the political divide? It may be that 'country of origin' claims & statements, whilst required under leg in some cases, may become increasingly sensitive in our post-Brexit world. It is important that food businesses are aware of all their options and choices when it comes to labelling... #countryoforigin #food #labelling #brexit Share this article Bookmark this page 9 min read Sustainable Sourcing for Retailers - An overview from BRC Has the National Food Strategy Plan bitten off more than it can chew? Permitted claims on alcohol & responsible advertising - Brewdog in the Dog House Health and care Our health and care law blog provides insight on the latest legal, policy and commercial issues affecting the NHS and the independent health sector. Go to blog Blog Update on Integrated Care Boards On Monday evening, the Health and Care Bill was amended to clarify that there can be more than one NHS Trust/Foundation Trust member, primary medical services provider member and local authority member on an integrated care board... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read New inquiry: the future of general practice Achilles’ heel: Schedule 2 Integrated Care Boards Update: deprivation of liberty, looked after children under 16 and unregulated placements Life sciences Our life sciences law blog brings you up to date news and views on legal, regulation and policy decisions affecting the life science sector. Go to blog Blog The ABPI sets out its stall for the future of medicines regulation We take a look at the ABPI's Vision Paper on UK medicines regulatory policy and global influence in a post-pandemic world. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read An opportunity to shape the UK medical devices regime EU clinical trials portal to go live in early 2022 UK regulator cracks down on anti-competitive practices Real estate Our real estate law blog offers you regular updates and commentary on the latest legal news in the ever-changing world of real estate. Go to blog Blog Mills & Reeve announced as best law firm across Oxfordshire! Mills & Reeve is celebrating after receiving the best law firm award at the Oxfordshire Property Festival Awards 2021... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read Mapping the FutuRE - Planning for Retirement Arceleration… Brownfield webinar - maximising the value of brownfield assets through natural capital thinking and rewilding Sports Our sports law blog provides legal insights and updates on the key issues affecting the sports industry. Go to blog Blog Defamation: Dangers of social media and practical advice Rachael Somerset, a specialist in reputation management, spoke to Manchester Evening News about some practical advice that athletes (and anyone on social media for that matter) should heed before firing off a tweet. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read The FA v Nathaniel Mendez-Laing – a new approach to Substances of Abuse in Sport Football and Brexit: FAQs on the 2021 FA GBE Rules Bath’s stadium plans driven backwards by ancient covenant Technology Our technology law blog gives up to date news and views on legal, regulation and policy affecting the technology sector. Go to blog Blog Lloyd v Google in the Supreme Court - what's the impact? What does the Supreme Court ruling in Lloyd v Google mean for data controllers? Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read The importance of maintaining secrecy before filing for a patent A brand new subsidy control system The EU grants data protection adequacy decisions with two days to go View Blog Archive Procurement Portal Blog Written by our team of specialist procurement lawyers, we bring you updates and commentary on the latest procurement law news affecting anyone who deals with public procurement as part of their role. Go to blog Blog To VAT or not to VAT, that is the question? … new procurement thresholds from 1 January 2022 Share this article Supplier Carbon Reduction Plans to be assessed in large government contracts Five in Twenty-Five! Updated list of Central Government Authorities in force from 16th August 2021 Divorce Blog Committed to helping you find a way through whatever you’re facing, our top-ranked family and children lawyers provide practical advice and insight on a wide range of topics. Go to blog Blog Transparency in the Family Court Recently announced proposals for more public reporting of cases in the Family Court have shone a spotlight on the benefits of resolving disputes outside of the courtroom . . . Share this article 3 min read How might Parenting Coordination help my separated family? 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