brie Local Government Briefing Note 9 of 2013 - The Administrative Court considers effective and lawful consultation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-04-03 The court has recently considered the extent of disclosure required to satisfy the obligation of fairness in a consultation exercise in the case of R (on the application of Save our Surgery Limited) v Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (&l... Full Article
brie UK HR Local Government e-briefing - Today's employment law changes; and what else to expect this year By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-06-26 Today’s employment law changes; and what else to expect this year Various changes to employment legislation take effect today, including amendments to whistleblowing laws. Other changes will follow over coming months. In this briefing we... Full Article
brie UK Local Government Pensions speedbrief: Local Government Pension Scheme liabilities on academy conversions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-07-18 Local Government Pension Scheme liabilities on academy conversionsBackground The treatment of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) liabilities on academy conversions has been presenting significant difficulties for some time, with pension liabilit... Full Article
brie Eversheds Local Government Briefing Note 18 of 2013: Code of Conduct for Operational PFI/PPPs By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-09-06 Code of Conduct for Operational PFI/PPPs HM Treasury recently published a brand new PFI/PPP code of conduct (the ‘Code’) which is aimed at delivering savings in operational PPP contracts. What has been introduced? ... Full Article
brie Local Government Briefing Note 20 of 2013: Judicial Review: Proposals for further reform By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-10-01 On 1 July 2013, following its consultation Judicial Review: proposals for reform, the Government introduced significant changes to the judicial review process. The stated aim was to balance the need to ensure lawful public administration with ... Full Article
brie Privacy and Information Law e-briefing By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-04-11 Freedom of information and the private sector - the next chapter in transparency by the Coalition Government Extension to Transparency agenda and Freedom of Information In March 2014, Justice Minister Simon Hughes MP stated: “We do inten... Full Article
brie UK Public Sector Pensions Speedbrief: All a-Board! Final LGPS governance regulations issued By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-02-02 The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment)(Governance) Regulations 2015 were laid before Parliament on 28 January 2015. Issued under the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, these... Full Article
brie Local Government Briefing Note 3 of 2015: Deal or No Deal: What's Inside the Red Brief Case By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-24 Another year, another budget. So what have we learnt from the contents of the infamous red brief case? Here are some of the highlights for the local government community. George... Full Article
brie Local Government Briefing Note 4 of 2015: Cap on care costs and new appeals system - Reforms on the horizon By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-04-08 On 4 February 2015, the government launched a consultation on draft regulations implementing the cap on care costs contained in the Care Act 2014. The consultation also sought views on the need for new appeals system in relation to local authorities... Full Article
brie Local Government Briefing Note 6 of 2015 - Converting failing schools into Academies - a closer look at the Education and Adoption Bill By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-17 Background The Government’s latest proposal in reforming the English schooling system was laid before Parliament last week in the form of the Education and Adoption Bill 2015-16 (“the Bill”). The Bill sets out provisions to conver... Full Article
brie Speed brief: Contractual interpretation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-29 Supreme Court reinforces the need to interpret clauses by the words used and their "natural meaning" On 10 June 2015, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Arnold v Britton and others [2015] UKSC 36, which concerned the interpretatio... Full Article
brie UK HR and Pensions Speedbrief: Public sector exit pay reform Exit pay schemes must conform By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-09-27 A commitment to reduce public sector termination packages has seen the Government explore various proposals for reform in recent years; from draft regulations seeking recovery of termination payments, to a financial cap upon the amount of any indivi... Full Article
brie General Election 8 June 2017 e-Briefing By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-04-27 The Prime Minister announced on 18 April that a General Election will be held on Thursday 8 June. Parliament will be dissolved on 3 May and we wait with interest to see what planned legislation will survive the trauma of the current Parliament&rsqu... Full Article
brie Retail Speed Brief: ICO issues fine for security breach involving failure to adhere to PCI-DSS By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-12 The security of personal information, including customer payment card data and related details, is integral to the functioning of retailers with an online offering, and there are serious consequences in the event of security breaches. Penalties... Full Article
brie E-Commerce Sector Inquiry E-Briefing By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-04 Introduction On 6 May the European Commission (the Commission) announced the launch of a competition law inquiry into the e-commerce sector, where it is believed that companies who engage in selling via the internet may be employing methods... Full Article
brie Kuwait- Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 12:00 GMT By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah urged citizens to support government effo... ...... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Equality and Human Rights Commission publishes report on its inquiry into racial harassment in Higher Education By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-24 Last December, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an inquiry into racial harassment in Higher Education. On 23 October 2019 the EHRC published its report “Tackling racial harassment: universities challenged” under t... Full Article
brie Education briefings - New developments in privilege in employment By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-25 Two recent decisions have provided additional guidance in the area of privilege in an employment context. The cases provide information that will be helpful to lawyers advising in this area and to those seeking and utilising legal advice, including ... Full Article
brie Education Briefing - New Acas guidance on menopause at work changing attitudes? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-28 To mark World Menopause Day on 18 October, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has published guidance to help employers and managers support staff who are affected by the menopause at work. The guidance includes an overvie... Full Article
brie Briefing on the Charity Commissions guidance for charities with a connection to a non-charity By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-31 1. Introduction 1.1 The Charity Commission has recently released detailed guidance for charities on their connections to non-charities, highlighting that whilst such connections can bring benefits they can also present risks and challenges. Common s... Full Article
brie Education briefing - 5 point plan for effectively managing disruption on campus. By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-27 This week’s industrial action by University lecturers and other members of staff brings back into focus the risk of disruption on campus from students and others who are affected by the strike action. Disruption on campus can arise... Full Article
brie Education briefing - General Election 2019 - What are the Parties saying about education ? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-27 With the General Election now just over 2 weeks away the manifestos have been published, with all of them - to varying degrees - containing promises on what the relevant party will do in the education sector if it is successful in the election. In t... Full Article
brie Education briefing General Election 2019 what are the parties saying about key issues for the sector on employment, equality, Brexit and immigration? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-28 With the General Election 2 weeks away the manifestos have been published. All of them - to varying degrees - containing promises on what the relevant party will do in the education sector if it is successful in the election. Full Article
brie Education briefing - The OfS end of term report 2019 - and what to look forward to in 2020 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-11 2019 was the year that the new regulatory landscape for Higher Education came to fruition. Although the Office for Students (OfS) was established on 1 January 2018, it was not until 1 August 2019 that all its powers were fully implemented. So ... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Challenging times for the new Ofsted inspection regime By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-09 The new regime One of the most significant changes to the academies and further education sectors in 2019 was the introduction of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) which Ofsted implemented in September 2019. The stated aim of this change was ... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Publication of new EHRC technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-17 On 15 January 2020, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) published new and comprehensive technical guidance setting out the law and best practice on the prevention of workplace sexual harassment and harassment. The guidanc... Full Article
brie Education ebriefing MAC publishes long anticipated report on the future immigration system By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-29 Two important announcements this week are relevant to the UK’s immigration requirements for several years. Brexit is, of course, scheduled for 11pm on 31 January 2020. In addition, a report published yesterday makes recommendations for the fut... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Employment law after Brexit By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-03 The UK’s exit from the European Union on Friday 31 January 2020 has a number of important consequences for education institutions. In our briefing of 29 January 2020 we covered the publication of the long anticipated report from the Migration ... Full Article
brie Education ebriefing Statutory parental bereavement leave and pay to commence in April 2020 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-04 Background The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 received Royal Assent as long ago as 13 September 2018. The intention was the Act would come into force in 2020, with further clarification on the provisions to be contained in regulations... Full Article
brie Education briefing OfS publishes consultation on harassment and sexual misconduct By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-14 The issue of harassment and sexual misconduct has been a high profile one now for some time with widespread local and national coverage across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. This has included copious discussion and analysis of the issue in the ... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Further clarity on the use of NDAs new ACAS guidance published By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-18 The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has published guidance which aims to provide greater clarity for employers, managers, HR professionals, workers, worker/trade union representatives and job applicants on the law and good... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Governments plans for new immigration system published By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-20 The Government has now published a policy statement setting out details of the immigration system which it intends will apply in the UK from 1 January 2021. This follows the report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on 28 January 2020 setting... Full Article
brie Education briefing - ICO Consultation on the Processing of Criminal Records Data By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-24 The legal issues surrounding the processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions, allegations and offences or related security measures (“Criminal Records Data”) are complex. Education institutions tackle such issues on a re... Full Article
brie Education briefing - 5 point plan for effectively managing disruption on campus. By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-25 The latest round of industrial action by University lecturers and other members of staff brings back into focus the risk of disruption on campus from students and others who are affected by the strike action. Disruption on campus can arise and ... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Covid-19 - Termination of Students Accommodation Contracts By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-20 One of the issues which accommodation teams in the Education Sector will be grappling with will be students trying to terminate their accommodation contracts early because of the Coronavirus outbreak. The impact this will have on the institution&rsq... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Student Accommodation: What happens when the Covid-19 lockdown ends By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-30 Educational institutions are having to navigate through unchartered territory with regards to their student accommodation, implementing the recent government guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure the safety of both staff and students. Although ... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Coronavirus - Emergency volunteering leave By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-30 The Coronavirus Act 2020 has now been enacted and introduces a new statutory emergency volunteering leave, to support health and social care authorities. Health and social care workforces are under increasing pressure in providing services during th... Full Article
brie Education Briefing - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Guidance for Employers By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-01 1. INTRODUCTION On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) to help pay peoples wages. Employers will be able to contact HMRC for a grant to cover most of the wages of their workforce who ... Full Article
brie Education briefing Coronavirus - contract termination and force majeure By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 Introduction Last Monday’s announcement from the Government placing the country in lockdown will be felt heavily by institutions who are trying to ensure continuity of provision to students and maintain quality and standards of teaching. In ou... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Coronavirus: when can untaken statutory holiday be carried over? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 The Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020. These amend the Working Time Regulations 1998 to create an exemption relating specifically to COVID-19 and holiday leave. Under the Working Time Regulation... Full Article
brie Education briefing - Institutes of Technology a new wave . By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-03 Last month the Department for Education published its prospectus for a second wave of institutes of technology (see here). £120m has been pledged to ensure access to an institu... Full Article
brie Education briefing: Coronavirus - New Guidance: Government update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-07 On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a new “Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme” (the Scheme) to help pay people’s wages. See our previous briefings of 23 March and Full Article
brie Education briefing - Coronavirus - Further guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-14 In previous briefings (here and here and Full Article
brie Education briefing: Updated CJRS Guidance and Treasury Direction By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-17 Less than a week before the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) is due to go live (currently due to open on 20 April), further significant changes have been published in the form of a Treasury Direction (the Direction), setting out the Full Article
brie Education briefing - Fitness to study and coronavirus By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-24 A common topic for sector discussion is whether “fitness to study” is an appropriate term to use in connection with an institution’s regulation of its student community where a concern arises about the ability of a student to study... Full Article
brie Readers angered by Donald Trump's 'propaganda' briefing By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:06:05 GMT The story about TV networks cutting away from the US President's press briefing generated the most online discussion with our readers this week. Full Article
brie Ex-PM Abbasi to brief sugar probe body today By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:38:30 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will appear on Saturday (today) before the commission of inquiry investigating the recent shortage and price hike of sugar in the country. Mr Abbasi told Dawn on Friday he would inform the commission how sugar scandals develop, in the light of his experience as a former chief executive of the country. He said he had written a letter to the commission, offering his services to it by sharing his experiences in probing scams. “I wrote the letter to the commission, as under the Commission of Inquiry Act any citizen can assist such commissions in investigating such scams,” he said. Upon receiving the letter, Mr Abbasi said, the commission asked him to provide a written statement, or any other document, that would help in investigating the scandal. “I told the commission that I will not give any written statement or document, but will assist it on the basis of my experience, I being a former member of the Economic Coordination Committee (of the cabinet) and former head of the federal cabinet,” he said. Mr Abbasi, who served as the prime minister in the last PML-N government, said he would explain to the commission how the sugar crisis occurred. When asked to share some of the reasons behind the crisis, the former premier said allowing export of the commodity was one of the main reasons. “The commission has to ascertain who gave the approval for export of sugar when its local demand had not been taken care of.” He said he would request the commission to keep his meeting with its members open to all. Another PML-N leader and former defence minister Khurram Dastagir Khan would be accompanying Mr Abbasi to the meeting. The commission is investigating the recent shortage of sugar and wheat in the country, in which some key members and allies of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf were allegedly involved. Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2020 Full Article Pakistan
brie Timeline: A brief history of quantum computing from 1980 to 2100 By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:27:05 +0000 Here are the key milestones in the history of quantum computing, as well as New Scientist's predictions for the future Full Article
brie BRIEF-Eli Lilly Receives U.S. FDA Approval For Retevmo By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:40:25 -0400 * LILLY RECEIVES U.S. FDA APPROVAL FOR RETEVMO™ (SELPERCATINIB), THE FIRST THERAPY SPECIFICALLY FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED RET-DRIVEN LUNG AND THYROID CANCERS Full Article companyNews
brie Schiphol airport closed briefly on security threat By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 02:10:00 -0400 Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport was closed briefly as police investigated a suspicious situation. Julie Noce reports. Full Article
