Insight
The latest in moving forward with plans for devolution and re-organisation
20/02/25
On 5 February 2025 the areas that were selected for the Devolution Priority Programme were announced.
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It’s the Final Countdown… to the Procurement Act 2023
19/02/25
It is the final few days before the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) goes live on Monday 24 February 2025.
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Court of Appeal’s ‘landmark’ decision provides clarity on the correct approach to take in expression of belief cases
17/02/25
Court of Appeal decision that clarifies the correct approach in expression of belief cases after the recent case of Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s school.
Podcast
Does MHPS apply where there is a breakdown in relationships between a consultant and their colleagues? | MHPS Podcast Episode 4
12/02/25
In episode 4 of the MHPS podcast series, Laura Horovitz and Mark Sutton KC discuss what happens when there is a breakdown of working relationships between a doctor and their colleagues
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The High Court finds that police forces do not have the power to dismiss police officers because their vetting clearance has been withdrawn
12/02/25
This judgment has identified a clear gap in the law that has significant implications for all police forces in their efforts to address culture following the conclusions and recommendations of the Casey Review.
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Leasehold Reform January 2025: Abolition of the Two Year Requirement
05/02/25
Leaseholders no longer need to have owned their property for at least 2 years to qualify for a statutory lease extension or to initiate an enfranchisement claim to acquire the freehold.
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Approach to expiry dates for Substantive Orders
05/02/25
In a recent High Court decision, Collins Rice J gave an important ruling on the approach to expiry dates for Substantive Orders.
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Medical Malpractice Insurance Forward View 2025
31/01/25
Litigation in healthcare remains a key focus for the private sector as well as the NHS.
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Spotlight on two cases
31/01/25
Two top insurance cases: potential for larger schedules of loss in catastrophic injury cases and might we see a refinement of factual causation in consent cases?
Video
Step-by-Step Guide to the Procurement Act: Evaluating Tenders and Assessment Summaries
31/01/25
In this episode, we discuss evaluating tenders and the new “assessment summaries” under the Act. It will be of interest to all procurement professionals working across the public sector and anyone procuring or delivering public contracts.
Insight
On the horizon
31/01/25
Increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare will warrant greater legal governance.
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Finance
30/01/25
The financial environment in 2024 continued to be challenging for registered providers.