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Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balance

"The proof is in the pudding" says regulatory specialist, Susan Humble.

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Pandemic insurance claims set for settlement following ruling

As coronavirus continues its freeze on normal life, with strict lockdown measures back in place, many businesses will breathe a sigh of relief following January 2021's Supreme Court ruling confirming when business interruption insurance policies should pay out during a pandemic.

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Susan Humble’s article “Head over Heart” features in the Solicitors Journal

It is time to use the heart when managing junior staff says regulatory specialist, Susan Humble.

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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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Trial periods in a redundancy scenario

The Employment Tribunal has ruled that employers must give clear notice of the termination of the redundant role when any alternative employment is offered, and a trial period commences during a redundancy consultation.

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Human rights, employment and social media

The European Court of Human Rights has held that the dismissal of an employee for writing a social blog could be a violation of their human rights under the right to freedom of expression.

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Gifts and entertainment or bribery and corruption?

Under the Bribery Act 2010, any corporate gift or hospitality must be reasonable and proportionate. Companies who get it wrong may find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

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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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