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New Statutory Guidance for Local Authority Scrutiny Functions
19/05/19
Health organisations considering reconfiguration will often have to engage with the local health overview and scrutiny committee
Top 5 Legal Tips when Buying a Dental Practice
15/05/19
Capsticks’ specialist dental lawyers outline their top 5 tips for you to consider when buying a dental practice.
Capital Projects, Development Agreements and Procurement Rules
14/05/19
NHS clients are looking at innovative ways to seek investment in and development of their existing estate and facilities within limited budgets, but previously well-known solutions for these arrangements have been called into question.
Court of Appeal rejects appeal against dismissal for improper conversations about religion with patients
14/05/19
The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed an appeal against an ET decision where a Trust, represented by Capsticks, had dismissed the Claimant for gross misconduct after she initiated inappropriate conversations about religion with patients.
Housing case law - May 2019 update
13/05/19
Our latest monthly roundup of must read #ukhousing case law.
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Social Housing Finance Conference 2019
09/05/19
It has been a really interesting day at the Social Housing Finance Conference. Our key takeaways at the end of the day are:
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Government to meet cladding replacement costs
09/05/19
This afternoon’s news that the Government will be meeting the cost of cladding replacement on 150 privately owned high rise blocks will be very welcome to leaseholders.
Data Protection Act 2018: Judgment on processing for law enforcement purposes
07/05/19
Following a judicial review challenge, the High Court has concluded that an Information Sharing Agreement (ISA) between Sussex Police and the area Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) complied with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Are you having fun yet? Why it’s important to care.
03/05/19
‘Today, an increasing number of workers believe business success should be measured by more than just financial performance. So what are they looking for?
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Fresh Counsel doesn't mean Fresh Claims allowed
02/05/19
The High Court has reiterated that the instruction of new counsel with "fresh eyes" is not a good reason to allow late amendments to statements of case.
Top Social Care insights - May 2019
02/05/19
Read our roundup of the top insights from across the social care sector.
Housing and Regeneration in Review: The Six Key Principles of the Charity Commission Guidance
29/04/19
The Charity Commission has now published its Guidance for charities with a connection to a non-charity and it is essential for all charities (and in particular charity trustees) to familiarise themselves with the content.