Insight
23/02/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update, so you can devote more time to supporting your tenants.
Insight
20/02/23
The latest update from NHS England suggests that the NHS Provider Selection Regime may come into force at some point in 2023. We reflect on what this means for healthcare service contracts that will need awarding prior to the new regime coming into force.
Insight
15/02/23
It has been confirmed that for cases issued on or after 6 April 2023, a defendant will be able to enforce costs up to “the aggregate amount in money terms of any orders for or agreements to pay or settle a claim for, damages, costs and interest”.
Insight
13/02/23
We outline when and why do GP practices need to update their partnership documents, and top tips on how this can be achieved efficiently.
Insight
03/02/23
Our Health and Justice insights focuses on the latest legal updates, statistics and good news stories across the health and justice space, complete with commentary from our specialist in-house team.
Insight
02/02/23
In our annual Forward View we look at some of the key topics for the year ahead ranging from the consultation on the discount rate and claims for provisional damages to the Covid-19 Inquiry and claims against private surgeons.
Insight
02/02/23
The government plans to introduce a Transport Bill this year which is likely to propose legislation to allow the use of private e-scooters on public roads (currently illegal).
Insight
02/02/23
While the focus to date has been on the NHS (where the cost of Covid-19 related claims is estimated to be over £1 billion), private surgeons could face claims as well.
Insight
02/02/23
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has issued a call for evidence to inform the decision-making process for its next PIDR review (due to be completed by July 2024).
Insight
02/02/23
The courts’ appetite for making findings of fundamental dishonesty and to give custodial sentences on committal applications, shows no sign of waning.
Insight
02/02/23
The private sector is using technology to assist the NHS with post-Covid-19 waiting lists and wider resource issues.
Insight
02/02/23
The cost of care claims on higher value cases rose in 2022. With a limited number of carers and upward pressure on hourly rates (in part fuelled by the cost of living crisis) this trend is likely to continue into 2023.