Practice Notes: Education
Child’s play
The court’s reaction against the ‘cotton wool’ culture in Orchard will make it difficult for schools to argue that children can be held negligent when play
Justified aims
Paul Stanley considers whether the compulsory retirement age ruling is compatible with UK regulations, the binding force of unpublished rules and the right
Not just an empty shell
The Register of Mergers provides a perfect solution in principle to charities that have merged to continue receiving future gifts made to their predecessor
Dangerous minds
The ‘directing mind’ defence has survived the judgment in Ferguson but to escape liability large companies will need to consider the relevant statute, says
The silk route
There is pressure to but few women are applying for silk and more can be done to increase diversity, says Kate Thirlwall Q
Crunchtime
When faced with tenants who cannot pay at a time when rents are set to fall, it may be wiser currently for commercial landlords to reach an agreement with
West Midlands
Mid-weight firms are feeling the strain but are confident a focused and more innovative approach to client relations will get them through the downturn. Je
Fiduciary duties on trial
While trustees are being encouraged to review and diversify investments, they must adhere to their duty to seek professional advice, says Davi
The new low-carbon diet
Despite the economic downturn, with buildings the source of approximately half of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, and construction the source of about o
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