Judge finds DePuy metal-on-metal hip implant not “defective”
25/05/18
The Court handed down judgement in what is already being described as a landmark case for product litigation.
Reclaiming community estate overage
23/05/18
An insight into one of the key Government responses for NHS trusts and FTs that hold community estate.
GDPR – an essential guide for claims handlers
14/05/18
GDPR is an evolution of the earlier law set out in the Data Protection Act 1998 and many of the principles are similar. However, individuals have enhanced rights, and there are some more onerous obligations on organisations to demonstrate compliance.
High Court declares Senior Coroner’s ‘cab rank’ policy for handling burials unlawful
04/05/18
The Administrative Court has handed down a ruling that it is unlawful for coroners to ignore the requirements of faith communities when considering post-mortem management of bodies subject to their control.
Trust’s monitoring arrangements did not breach junior doctors’ contracts of employment
26/04/18
In this significant decision for NHS employers nationally, the High Court has reviewed the approach taken by numerous NHS Trusts to the monitoring of junior doctor rotas.
Intellectual property and the NHS
18/04/18
Read our insight into claims brought by independent / private health providers on Intellectual property issues
Ombudsman offers practical advice on contracts for social care providers
28/03/18
Following a rise in complaints from self-funders about Funded Nursing Care (FNC), the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman have recently published guidance for social care providers to help them provide clear cost information to service users.
New CQC inspection framework explained
15/02/18
In connection with HEFMA, Partner, Ian Cooper has written an insight outlining 10 things you need to know about the CQC’s new inspection framework.
Vaginal mesh – Recent developments and considerations for insurers
12/02/18
On Tuesday 30th January 2018 the Government announced that they would be launching an independent review into the use of vaginal mesh.
Government response to Naylor Review
31/01/18
The government has issued its long awaited response to the Naylor Review.
Medical malpractice forward view 2018
23/01/18
Last twelve months have highlighted the uncertainties in an ever changing and complex legal environment
Carillion: Liquidation- urgent action required
16/01/18
The second largest UK construction company, will send shockwaves