Clinical trials, by their very nature, involve an element of risk for both those undertaking or sponsoring the trial and those participating in it. We consider some key medico legal issues arising from compensation claims associated with such trials.

The Information Commissioner has published Q+A guidance (https://ico.org.uk/global/data-protection-and-coronavirus-information-hub/data-protection-and-coronavirus/workplace-testing-guidance-for-employers/)

We answer key questions about the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) 2020/21, and the obligations on practices and commissioners and grants various entitlements to practices.

Safeguarding adults continues to be a priority for housing providers as they face more challenges in keeping vulnerable residents safe. Chris Grose, highlights emerging safeguarding trends and provides some ways to ensure vulnerable adults are protected.

The Government has published guidance to assist those who are returning to work following the announcement this week of the COVID-19 recovery strategy.

The Government has published guidance to assist those who are returning to work following the announcement this week of the COVID-19 recovery strategy.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing strain on every aspect of society and we are unlikely to revert back to the ‘norm’ in the immediate future. Adapting to this unprecedented time will be key to ensure business runs as smoothly as possible.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by which a challenge was bought to the legality of the 90-day stay imposed on possession proceedings by CPR PD51Z.

We summarise the advice from Natural England and set out the methods used to measure nitrogen output of new developments in the Solent region, and the steps that developers and landowners need to take against the impact on designated sites.

As from 4 May 2020 the Land Registry has amended Practice Guideline 8 on the execution of documents (new section 12) in relation to the admissibility for registration of deeds and documents executed by virtual means. We summarise the new process here.

The Government has released guidance for social landlords on essential home moves. Although this is not statutory guidance, it includes helpful tips on what most housing providers should be doing when it comes to residents moving home, and repairs.

Last month, a number of UK house builders announced closure of their construction sites across the UK. The Government has now confirmed that construction sites are permitted to be open as long as the correct Site Operating Procedures are complied with.