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A Word of Warning on the use of Facial Recognition Technology

15 Mar 2024

The use of facial recognition technology is back in the news following an announcement from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) that it has ordered Serco to stop using a staff clocking-in system which used facial recognition technology. The technology was used to monitor the attendance of…

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Non-payment of fees - what steps should schools take?

15 Mar 2024

As an independent school, there is an inherent risk that parents may not pay fees that they have agreed to pay. This could be down to a multitude of factors. Below are set out steps to take to ensure that any non-payment is picked up expeditiously. Process The first step would be to have a…

Education

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Life Cycle of a Claim for Breach of Contract - Article One - Pre Action

11 Mar 2024

Contracts are the foundation of all business transactions. They formulate agreements with customers, suppliers, and other third parties. Ideally, a contract would be properly drafted and will clearly identify the terms and what is expected from each party, for the contract to be performed. Many…

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Was an agency worker entitled to 'suspension pay' in between assignments?

08 Mar 2024

In the case of Donkor-Baah v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed an appeal brought by an agency worker challenging a Tribunal's decision to dismiss her claim for suspension of pay between the termination of one assignment and the commencement…

Education

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Cybersecurity in the Manufacturing Sector

29 Feb 2024

In an ever-growing technological world, which brings with it more ease in the ways we communicate, more ways to be efficient in our work, and the ability to store and process data effectively, there is also increased exposure and vulnerability to cyber-attacks. These attacks can comprise…

Manufacturing & Engineering

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Cybersecurity and Preserving Data in the Manufacturing Sector

29 Feb 2024

We might not think of the manufacturing sector as a repository of sensitive information but increasingly it is. Manufacturers are handling vast amounts of confidential material from proprietary designs and intellectual property to trade secrets and sensitive data. As a result, cyber and data security…

Manufacturing & Engineering

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Get ready for the changes to company law

29 Feb 2024

On the 26th of October 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became law. The changes will be introduced in phases over the next few years, with the first set of changes being introduced on 4 March 2024. The aim of the ECCTA is to introduce changes to Companies House…

Corporate

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XL Bullies - 10 top tips for Landlords

21 Feb 2024

In response to rise of attacks and fatalities by XL Bully dogs, on 31st December 2023 the Government introduced the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023, designating the XL Bully as a 'dangerous dog' under Section 1 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Having heard from many…

Housing & Regeneration

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