I'm delighted to see that London Mayor Sadiq Khan has moved quickly to appoint Tom Copley as his new Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development following James Murray's resignation.

The long awaited Paterson Inquiry report has come out today.

The Employment Tribunal has found that the dismissal of a university professor once he reached the employer’s default retirement age was unfair and discriminatory on grounds of age.

Read our monthly news series, which provide summaries of the latest news items and key cases in social care.

A senior Court of Protection judge has issued revised guidance for healthcare commissioners and providers on applying to Court in respect of patients that lack capacity.

The long-awaited changes to the intermediaries legislation (commonly referred to as “IR35”) to bring the private sector into line with the public sector, will be coming into force on 6 April 2020.

Seven key cases either awaiting decisions or coming before the Supreme Court in 2020 that are likely to have a significant impact for healthcare organisations.

Consultant breast surgeon Ian Paterson is serving 20 years in prison following convictions for unlawful wounding/wounding patients with intent.

With the Personal Injury Discount Rate remaining in negative territory, arguments for the traditional Roberts & Johnstone approach to be replaced are likely to gather pace.

This year the government will decide on the level of fixed fees to adopt for the proposed new standard and light tracks for lower value clinical negligence claims.

NHS Resolution has reported settlement of a record number of claims through alternative means such as mediation

Section 57 of The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 made it easier for Defendants to challenge dishonest claims.