Insight
Employment Tribunal (ET) upholds doctor’s race discrimination claim against the General Medical Council (GMC)
05/07/21
In Karim v GMC, the Reading ET has found that the GMC discriminated against Dr Karim on the grounds of his race. We explore the ET’s decision and the key takeaways from this landmark case, in our insight below.
Insight
Clinical Law Insight: Summer 2021
02/07/21
Welcome to the summer edition of our Clinical Law Insight. We report on recent developments in safety and learning, look ahead towards the Public Inquiry into the government’s response to the pandemic, and recommend actions for Covid-related claims.
Insight
All the latest PPNs in one place: what procurement teams need to know
30/06/21
The Cabinet Office has published a number of new and updated Procurement Policy Notes this month. We summarise the key messages and points of action for procurement practitioners.
Insight
Preparing for the COVID-19 Public Inquiry: What NHS organisations need to consider
28/06/21
The statutory inquiry into the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic will commence in 2022, which may compel organisations and individuals to provide evidence. We summarise the current situation and which steps NHS organisations need to take.
Insight
Submissions to the Maternity Incentive Scheme in the time of Covid-19
23/06/21
To reduce pressure on frontline staff during the pandemic, NHS Resolution has updated the timeline and required safety actions for submissions to the Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS). We summarise what the scheme entails and its requirements here.
In the News
Housing case law - June 2021
21/06/21
Read our monthly housing case law update, which includes recent cases from courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the #ukhousing sector.
Insight
Extent of causation in clinical negligence claim against GP limited by the “scope of duty”
18/06/21
A clinician’s liability to a patient remains limited to the losses falling within the duty of care and not any wider co-incidental losses. The Supreme Court today ruled the scope of duty test generally was applicable to clinical negligence cases.
Updating your partnership deed – when, why and how
16/06/21
It is important to ensure that the legal documentation protecting your medical business and property are in place and up to date. We explain when you need to update your partnership documents and set out tips on how this can be achieved efficiently.
Insight
Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) extends scope of protection for employees taking part in or preparing for industrial action
14/06/21
The EAT held that lack of protection from detriment for having taken part in or prepared for strike action under section 146 of TULCRA breached Article 11 of the ECHR and that such protection should therefore be read into section 146.
Podcast
Public procurement “how to” series: Episode 1 – Pre-procurement market engagement
08/06/21
We start at the beginning of the procurement lifecycle and cover pre-procurement market engagemen (AKA “soft market testing”).
Insight
Preventing tenancy fraud and subletting in social housing
07/06/21
Tenancy fraud is a common issue for registered providers and local authorities. We summarise a recent case and how our legal experts can support housing providers to prevent fraudulent activities.
Insight
The new shared ownership model lease and the implications for the housing sector
02/06/21
The new shared ownership model lease includes further new provisions that make the shared ownership product more affordable by reducing the initial minimum share. We set out the new additions and the impact they will have on RPs.