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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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WIPO PROOF

New protection for innovators through digital asset fingerprinting

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Insight

Christmas party: avoiding a cracker of a hangover

As the clock ticks down to Christmas party time, companies need to avoid the event becoming the wrong sort of cracker.

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Debunking myths about dying without a will (intestate)

Making a will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. However, research from Royal London* found that 5.4 million adults in the UK do not have a will.

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Why a Lasting Power of Attorney is a business essential

When estate planning and will drafting, business owners often overlook the impact it may have on their business affairs. James McMullan highlights the issues that business owners need to consider.

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The life stages of legacy planning

Record property values and family structures make inheritance planning a growing issue yet research shows that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a will in place, with the figure rising to almost 60% among parents.

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Whistleblowers: A quick guide

Whistleblowers are protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, which means it’s against the law for anyone to be treated unfairly or dismissed because they have blown the whistle.

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Dismissed with less than two years’ service?

If you have been employed for less than two years and your employer dismisses you, generally, you have will have no claim for unfair dismissal.

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