Publications
From thought leadership pieces to basic training resources, our lawyers regularly produce leaflets, briefings, newsletters and brochures. Our aim is to help keep our clients ahead of the curve.
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Recruitment: Creating a diverse workforce
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce is still one of the biggest challenges facing companies. There are many reasons why a diverse workforce is beneficial for organisations.
How far does the principle of vicarious liability extend?
It is a well-known principle that employers can be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employees in the workplace. The test is whether or not those acts are closely connected with the employment.
How Proposals for Building Safety Regulatory Reform Could Affect You
With the 2nd anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy approaching, the Government has finally released its proposals for the reform of the building regulatory regime, entitled “Building a Safer Future: Proposals for Reform of the Building Safety Regulatory System” (“the Proposals”).
Housing Management Brief: Issue 23
There have been rapid changes in the Housing Management sector, including the recent Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, which is set to bring fresh challenges to landlords when it comes to disrepair claims.
Guidance for RP Groups with a charitable organisation as a group member
At the end of March 2019, the Charity Commission published guidance for charities that have a relationship with connected non-charitable entities or organisations.
Employment Training Programme 2019
Our Employment Training Programme for 2019 comprises 4 seminars covering a range of topics that we hope our clients and contacts will find interesting and informative.
Managing Managing Agents: Your Five Point Plan
A five-point plan to guide you when managing agents.
Three steps to tackle non-occupation, subletting and disputed succession claims.
Non-occupation, subletting and disputed succession claims are issues that show no sign of going away.
What the housing market outlook means for social housing
With the financial year end approaching, lessons learned from the past will help housing associations to manage any future slowdown in sales, writes Andrew Cowan
The InLaws 2019 Event Programme
Devonshires is pleased to present THE IN LAWS 2019 Events Programme. Join our forum tailored to the needs of in house lawyers. We host seminars, soft skills training sessions and the occasional evening of fun.
Beyond ACM: New Government Guidance on Fire Safety of External Wall Systems
On 18 December 2018, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (“MHCLG”) issued its Advice Note 14.
Nearly one in five local hospitals are failing to hit key waiting-time targets
Analysis by the BBC shows that one in five local hospital services are constantly failing to hit any of their key waiting-time targets.