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19.Feb.2019
Action you can take now to protect your business and your family against a no-deal Brexit
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As the Brexit clock ticks down, a huge concern for both businesses and individuals is what happens in the event of a ‘no-deal’. In this commentary piece, Jacqueline Moore, Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Head of Immigration, looks ahead and suggests steps that businesses and individuals might take to mitigate against some of the potential consequences of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
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18.Feb.2019
Public procurement in Scotland post Brexit
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Scottish Government publishes its first two Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPNs) for 2019, both relating to public procurement in Scotland in the event that the UK exits the European Union without an agreement.
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15.Feb.2019
LGBT History Month: encouraging openness in the legal profession
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Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace does not happen overnight – but we can all of us use our experiences and respective roles to influence change. We hope you join us in using LGBT History Month as a time to reflect on the everyday steps we can take to make a difference.
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13.Feb.2019
Rights of access vs right to privacy
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How does the law determine public rights of access on and over land?
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12.Feb.2019
Regulatory references: what’s new under Senior Manager and Certification Regime?
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As the Senior Manager and Certification Regime rolls out to all asset management firms, more and more requests for regulatory references will be received by HR. We consider the Banking Standard Board’s draft guidance on what is good practice when drafting or reviewing regulatory references, together with general obligations under the regime.
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11.Feb.2019
Regulation of cryptoassets: stifling innovation or a catalyst for growth?
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As the Financial Conduct Authority maps out its proposed guidance on the regulation of the UK cryptoassets industry, we take a look at what their guidance means for consumers and businesses; what types of cryptoasset are regulated within the UK; and what it all means for the development of this emerging industry.
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08.Feb.2019
Crown Commercial Service launches £30bn Construction Works Framework Agreement
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The Crown Commercial Service has published the Contract Notice for its new Construction Works and Associated Services Framework.
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07.Feb.2019
Age discrimination: new guidance for employers
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Acas has published updated guidance on age discrimination to help employers comply with the Equality Act.
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07.Feb.2019
Legal Update: Asda loses Court of Appeal case
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The Court of Appeal has found against Asda in the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute with employees over equal pay.
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01.Feb.2019
Updated pricing guidance published for Single Source Contracts
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Single Source Regulation Office outlines revisions, following consultation, to its guidance on single source contracts for 2019/20.
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02.Oct.2015
Learn how to resolve your construction dispute via mediation
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Watch our webinar for an overview of the mediation process used in resolving construction disputes and receive helpful tips from our experts. A recording can be viewed here.
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24.Sep.2015
How to react when a regulatory inspector calls
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Watch our webinar for practical guidance on how, in the face of an investigation, the best outcomes can be achieved and the damage limitation tactics which can be adopted should things go wrong. A recording of the webinar can be viewed here.
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28.Jul.2015
English Property Law Webinar Series
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Shepherd and Wedderburn hosted three webinars this summer looking at three aspects of English Property Law. Webinars by Partners Neil Rainey, Lynne Scott and Colin McKay and Solicitor Emma Carmichael cover a broad spectrum of topics that are often discussed in relation to Real Estate.
There are three in the series: