20 October 2017 Blog Eni Aluko - a watershed moment for equality and diversity in British sport? Following this week’s select committee hearing at Parliament into the allegations of racism and bullying made against the now former England women’s head coach Mark Sampson... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 October 2017 Blog Modern Slavery Statement Updated Guidance & Moral Obligations 18 October 2017 is anti-slavery day #AntiSlaveryDay; very much like the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) it is designed primarily to raise awareness within business and society... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 October 2017 Blog Sports Facilities - Factors in Development: Maximising usage and user experience This is the second in a series of 4 blog posts in which we explore what football clubs and other sporting organisations should consider in relation to maximising the commercial value of their facilities. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 October 2017 Blog Screening for protection in healthtech services - Technomed v Bluecrest A recent court decision on infringement of IP in an ECG screening service shows how components of the service qualify for different forms of protection. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 October 2017 Blog A reasonable or a “sufficient” investigation? The Employment Appeal Tribunal has suggested that the most accurate word to describe a disciplinary investigation that paves the way for a fair dismissal is “sufficient”... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
10 October 2017 Blog UK Race Disparity Audit Published The Race Disparity Audit data published this week by the Government collates pre-existing data for various public services, analysed by ethnicity. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 October 2017 Blog The latest in the series of Assisted Suicide cases On 5 October 2017 the High Court handed down their judgment in the case of Noel Conway v Secretary of State for Justice. There were three organisations who intervened in the case – Humanists UK, Care Not Killing and Not Dead Yet UK. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
6 October 2017 Blog Sports Facilities: Is it time to redevelop? Investing in bigger and better facilities allows a club to create a better “shop front” to welcome supporters, attract players and drive better returns from corporate investment but isn’t without pitfalls. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
2 October 2017 Blog Reporting serious incidents: new guidance from the Charity Commission Following a consultation in Autumn last year, the Charity Commission has now published its new guidance for charities on reporting serious incidents, in a drive to reduce what the Commission has termed a “significant under-reporting of problems by charities”... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
26 September 2017 Blog Court comes down hard on fake certificate sellers Students hoping to secure places in higher education or with employers will want to put their best foot forward with a sheaf of hard-won qualifications. But fake certificates sold online are an increasing problem... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
26 September 2017 Blog Image Rights - Getting it right Branded in the media and by politicians as tax dodges, HMRC and the Government have been under pressure to close the image rights loophole, particularly for football players and clubs. Share this article Bookmark this page 7 min read
25 September 2017 Blog Court concludes patient's section 17 leave does not trigger any duty to provide him with aftercare services under section 117 Mental Health Act The High Court has dismissed a claim for judicial review in which the claimant was seeking funding for the cost of fuel for his mother's visits to him at hospital on the ground that they constituted “aftercare services” under section 117. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read