26 November 2020 Blog “Typical” menopausal symptoms amounted to a disability In what is possibly the first decision of its kind, an employment tribunal has decided that an employee with range of common menopausal symptoms was entitled to the protection of the Equality Act as a disabled person... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 November 2020 Blog Reset for inquest conclusions In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has determined that all forms of conclusion in the coroner’s court – narrative or short form – are to be assessed on the civil standard – that is on the balance of probabilities. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
25 November 2020 Blog Public Procurement in 2021 Given the many challenges raised by the Covid pandemic, the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on public procurement will not have been high on many people’s agenda. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
24 November 2020 Blog The long-term vision of the master developer Christine de Ferrars Green talks about master developer-led residential developments, what makes such projects different from many housing developments and some of the advantages of them, and the place for patient capital in stewarding such projects... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
24 November 2020 Blog Harassment doesn’t have to be intentional: a reminder Those following the Priti Patel news story in recent days might be forgiven for assuming that bullying and harassment needs to be intentional... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
24 November 2020 Blog Cabinet Office guidance on outcome of Brexit for public sector procurement from 1 January 2021 On 10 November 2020, the Cabinet Office published guidance on public sector procurement from 1 January 2021... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
23 November 2020 Blog The limits of parental responsibility The High Court sheds further light on the limits of parental responsibility and when a deprivation of liberty authorisation is required in Re Z (A child: deprivation of liberty transition plan)... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
23 November 2020 Blog Good practice guidance for experts reporting on capacity: the dos and don’ts In a recent decision, the Court of Protection has provided guidance to experts on how best to assist the court when writing expert reports on mental capacity... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
19 November 2020 Blog Reset for inquest conclusions In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has determined that all forms of conclusion in the coroner’s court – narrative or short form – are to be assessed on the civil standard – that is on the balance of probabilities... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
19 November 2020 Blog MF/1 notices and Covid-19 Clause 10 of MF/1 deals with the service of notices. The clause allows service by post, fax or email... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
18 November 2020 Blog Bath’s stadium plans driven backwards by ancient covenant A recent case affecting Bath Rugby Club may mean that the club has to abandon its plan to build a new 18,000 seater stadium... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
18 November 2020 Blog Bath’s stadium plans driven backwards by ancient covenant A recent case affecting Bath Rugby Club may mean that the club has to abandon its plan to build a new 18,000 seater stadium. The High Court has held that the land which Bath Rugby Club occupies on a long lease is subject to a historic restrictive covenant... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read