What is the Online Safety Act and what does this mean for schools?
The Online Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, becoming the Online Safety Act 2023. The substantive provision…
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Dismissal of teacher found to be unfair by Employment Tribunal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently heard a case where a school was found to have unfairly dismissed a teacher…
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Current challenges: Teacher recruitment and retention
The recruitment and retention of teachers has been a challenge for some time. More than ever teachers are leaving the…
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Important update for schools: changes to DBS filtering rules
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has introduced filtering rules for Standard and Enhanced DBS certificates, as a result of…
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A day in the life of a corporate lawyer – Kieron Cummins
Associate, Kieron Cummins gives an insight into a typical day as a corporate lawyer in the Brachers Corporate Law team.
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Higgs v Farmor’s School: Dismissal for social media posts was unlawful discrimination
The Court of Appeal recently delivered its long awaited judgment in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School, a case…
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Brachers celebrates three new Partners as part of annual promotions
Brachers has recognised the achievements of its staff with ten promotions this year, including three new female partners. The law…
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MegaGrowth 50: Celebrating exceptional business growth in Kent
Today, the MegaGrowth 50 awards unveiled Kent’s 50 fastest-growing businesses at a special event in Maidstone. MegaGrowth 50 recognises innovative…
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Brachers secures over half a million pounds compensation following motorcycle collision
Background Brachers successfully recovered over £500,000 in compensation for a claimant, a tree surgeon, after a life-changing motorcycle accident in…
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Brachers sponsors the Kent County Show
Brachers is thrilled to continue its sponsorship of the Kent County Show, happening on July 4, 5, and 6, 2025,…
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Your succession plan is a survival plan
Sarah Mannooch, a Partner at Brachers specialising in estate planning, shares her insights on the importance of succession planning in…
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The Right to Repair Directive: What UK manufacturers need to know
The European Union’s Right to Repair Directive, adopted in June 2024, mandates that EU Member States incorporates its provisions into…
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