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GDPR, what next?
25 May 2018
After the frenzy, the GDPR and the new Data Protection Act 2018 apply from today, but as Elisabeth Bell explains, those in charge of compliance won't be breathing a sigh...
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When do directors contemplate the interests of a company’s creditors?
24 May 2018
All directors should be aware of the statutory and fiduciary duties that they owe to the company. The certain duties and responsibilities are listed at sections 171 to 177 of...
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Unravelling capacity
23 May 2018
The term "capacity" is used so frequently and is often misunderstood. Legal and medical professionals are likely to have a different understanding of this powerful word, which ultimately determines whether...
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Charity Commission: automatic disqualification changes
22 May 2018
From 1 August 2018, new rules will come into effect which means that the automatic disqualification rules will also apply to senior management positions in charities, as well as charity...
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Institute of Fundraising publishes guide on acceptance of donations
22 May 2018
The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) has released guidance which says that whilst value and ethics are important when considering whether to accept donations, they are not decisive. Donations to charities...
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Charities newsletter – May 2018
22 May 2018
Our Charities team here at Blake Morgan publishes e-bulletins to keep you up-to-date with breaking news and topical issues affecting the sector. We also offer regular charity trustee induction and...
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Reservation agreements: A way to reduce failed transactions or yet another obstacle to homebuyers?
17 May 2018
The government recently published the outcome of its consultation on improving the home buying and selling process. One of the resulting proposals was the introduction of reservation agreements. The government...
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Ending sexual harassment at work – EHRC recommendations
17 May 2018
UPDATE: In July 2021, the Government published its response to the 2019 consultation on workplace sexual harassment. It will introduce a new duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment and...
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Writing references – case clarifies reference writers’ duties
17 May 2018
This article first appeared in Reward Strategy Magazine. The writing of references has long been a thorny topic in employment law and so the recent case of Hincks v Sense Network...
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It pays to have good faith in commercial contracts
15 May 2018
The High Court has recently provided guidance on a good faith clause in a contract with respect to a claim involving the use of a contracting party's data in the...
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Extension of permitted development rights for change of use of agricultural buildings to residential use
15 May 2018
Farmers and rural estate owners wishing to diversify their revenue streams by converting derelict, or redundant farm buildings into habitable units to be sold on the open market, or for...
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The Government’s response to the Taylor Review – more certainty for all or just more red tape for businesses?
15 May 2018
This article first appeared in Reward Strategy Magazine in March and updated here to reflect recent developments. In July 2017, the "Good Work: the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices”...
