Cabinet Office issues stock guidance on severing links with Russian and Belarusian contractors
Steven Brunning discusses the new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) from the Cabinet Office which requires organisations to consider how they can cut ties with companies backed by Russia and Belarus.
Do you know what to do if your housing association has a data breach?
Our data protection consultant, Clare Paterson, explores the risks of a data breach in social housing, and how you can reduce and manage the risks of your housing association having a data breach.
Charities monthly round-up February 2022
This month we consider the Charities Act 2022, Charity Commission inquiries, police investigations and Covid-19 guidance.
I can see clearly now… restrictions are gone!
As restrictions lift, will new work requirements be, like our old workwear in the wardrobe, a welcome change, or will they need some adjusting?
Important new decision on the Right to Manage
The Supreme Court recently provided guidance on the extent of leaseholders’ rights under the Right to Manage (RTM) in the context of leaseholders exercising an RTM for a block within a larger estate.
Disability discrimination by taking ASB injunction proceedings
Rosebery Housing Association Ltd v Williams & Anor – This recent county court case provides helpful food for thought when it comes to anti-social behaviour (ASB) injunctions involving disabled tenants
Newly qualified perspective on mediation
Tom Gregory gives his perspective on mediation as a newly qualified solicitor.
Top employer Covid-19 conundrums for 2022
What are the Covid-19 conundrums facing employers as we head into this year? Here are our top six along with some suggested solutions
Mediation and me. Why I chose to become a mediator
Kelly Brown talks us through why she chose to become a mediator within family law.
Does being a mediator make me a better solicitor?
When I started on my mediation journey, I did so on the basis that I wanted to help parties come to arrangements for their families and mitigate animosity that court proceedings inevitably led to.
Mediation – The what, how and why explained
Family mediation is a process in which a professionally trained mediator, who is independent to both parties, helps you work out arrangements for your child(ren) and/or the division of finances follow
Family Mediation Week 2022
Family mediation is one of several options that couples have when resolving child or financial issues that may arise during a separation process.