10 June 2020 Blog Updated: coronavirus guidance on caring for patients who lack capacity On 25 May I wrote a blog on the Vice President’s key messages on how The Court of Protection must not be placed in ‘lockdown’ which can be read here... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
9 June 2020 Blog CQC registration: normal rules still apply during the pandemic Health and social care providers must review CQC registrations to ensure they remain compliant with regulatory requirements... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 June 2020 Blog Insolvency changes afoot The UK Government is planning to introduce a number of major insolvency reforms through the Corporate Rescue and Insolvency Bill... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 June 2020 Blog Seven construction industry trends emerging during COVID-19 Here is an article on seven trends that I have noticed emerging during COVID-19... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
8 June 2020 Blog Health and safety issues for charities to address when planning for a safe return to work With the unfurling of lockdown and easing of restrictions, Samuel Lindsay and Duncan Astill have published some FAQs on our coronavirus hub, taking a look at the key health and safety issues organisations need to consider when planning how they will manage a safe return to work for employees... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 June 2020 Blog How can we make the online world more competitive? – have your say The EU is currently consulting on major changes to its rules for technology companies... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 June 2020 Blog Application of digital technology to Mental Health Act assessments NHS England/Improvement’s updated guidance on the impact of COVID-19 on the use of the Mental Health Act and supporting systems recognises that the requirements of social distancing and personal protective equipment during the pandemic introduces a number of barriers to MHA assessments... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
4 June 2020 Blog Confidentiality in Criminal Investigations. Can a suspect expect a right to privacy? On 15 May 2020 the Court of Appeal ruled in the case of ZXC v BLOOMBERG that individuals who come under suspicion of having committed a criminal offence had, in general, a reasonable and objectively founded expectation of privacy... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
4 June 2020 Blog New guidance for charities on reporting serious incidents during pandemic published New guidance has been published by the Charity Commission to help trustees decide when they must report a serious incident to the Commission relating to the coronavirus pandemic... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
4 June 2020 Blog MF/1 and site conditions Responsibility for site conditions is often a source of heated discussion during the negotiation of construction contracts... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
1 June 2020 Blog Fund accounting in a pandemic: what types of funds might a charity already hold and be able to use for its general charitable purposes? The coronavirus pandemic is forcing charities to take a long, hard look at their finances, as well as requiring some charities to launch emergency fundraising appeals in response to rising demand for their services... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
27 May 2020 Blog NHSX Covid -19 tracing app: What are the issues? For a great insight into the data protection and technological issues around the NHSX App please do take a look at this blog from our new Partner, Jagvinder Singh Kang... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read