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A recent decision from the Court of Appeal, Civil Aviation Authority v R (on behalf of the application of Jet2.com Ltd) [2020] EWCA Civ 35, gives some guidance on the complex doctrine of legal advice privilege (“LAP”)...

A disgruntled senior IT auditor employed by Morrisons, Andrew Skelton, had sought to damage his employer and other staff by unlawfully posting data online relating to nearly 100,000 Morrisons employees, including their banking and national insurance information...

On 26 March 2020, the OfS announced that it would be refocusing its regulatory requirements in the light of the coronavirus pandemic. Its stated primary focus will be on providers reporting on...

Our specialist teams that advise the HE sector are seeing a broad range queries in relation to the effects of Covid-19. One example is enquiries from institutions that have entered into NEC3 and NEC4 construction contracts and the question of potentially significant delay claims against them. 

Our specialist procurement team advises the HE sector on a range of issues, including those arising from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. To assist those HE clients that are contracting authorities we’ve set out some thoughts on the latest guidance on urgent contract awards and extensions. 

Organisations across the UK are managing a range of issues relating to the coronavirus outbreak.  One area of concern for those with responsibility for information governance matters will be compliance with data protection and/or freedom of information requirements...

On Wednesday 18 March 2020, the UK Government announced that schools across England would be closing at the end of the week in a further measure to seek to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus Covid-19.

For institutions and other entities that are public authorities for Freedom of Information Act purposes, guidance recently published by HMRC has confirmed that off-payroll working status determinations made prior to 6 April 2020 will only be valid for engagements continuing after this date if they meet new legislative requirements.

The Universities UK Degree Apprenticeships Conference took place in London last week during National Apprenticeship Week (the annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships).  While there are clearly still some challenges, it appears that many institutions are now navigating the complexities of the system...

In Prime Minister's Questions on 15 January 2020, Boris Johnson confirmed that there was 'no threat' to the Erasmus scheme for UK students and those wishing participate on such a scheme by coming to the UK.

The Office for Students (OfS) is currently consulting on its proposed new regulatory requirements for English higher education providers in respect of harassment and sexual misconduct. The regulatory requirements would be enforceable by OfS using its various regulatory measures and sanctions...

The Office for Students (OfS) launched a consultation today on a new set of expectations for English Higher Education Providers for their management of complaints relating to harassment and sexual assault.