3 July 2018 Blog A win for Pfizer over Enbrel parallel imports The European court has ruled for Pfizer on stopping parallel imports of Enbrel into Germany. The dispute arose over packages sold in central and eastern European countries like Poland and Slovenia finding their way onto the German market while Pfizer's German supplementary protection certificate was in force. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
27 June 2018 Blog Bayswater Medical Centre slapped with a heavy fine by ICO ICO’s latest fine serves as a reminder of the willingness of the regulator to fine health organisations for failing to keep patient sensitive information secure... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
25 June 2018 Blog DePuy Pinnacle Metal on Metal hip ruling provides welcome news for device manufacturers Ongoing US litigation over DePuy’s Pinnacle hip implants have already led to damages awards of over $1.5bn, with most rulings going the claimants’ way. We have been tracking the story of the parallel UK litigation... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
14 June 2018 Blog Round-up summary of ASA Rulings in Food & Drink Sector (May 2018) May was an interesting month for Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) adjudications for the making of claims; with 'halal', 'detox' and the making of negative health claims about a food... Share this article Bookmark this page 7 min read
13 June 2018 Blog Using brand rights to stop parallel trade in medical devices The free flow of goods around the EU is one of the core principles of the single market, and this is underlined by the rules on exhaustion of IP rights. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
11 June 2018 Blog NHS Digital introduces patient data-opt out system Last month saw NHS Digital provide individuals with the facility to opt-out from the use of their data for research or planning purposes... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
10 June 2018 Blog When does limitation start to run for bringing a contribution claim? Mills & Reeve has recently acted for the successful party, R.G. Carter Building Limited (“R.G. Carter”), in the Technology and Construction Court, on the issue of when the period for bringing a contribution claim under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 (“the Act”) begins... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
6 June 2018 Blog Educational, or political? The Charity Commission draws a line. The Charity Commission recently published its case report into its work with the Legatum Institute, a think tank and registered charity aiming “to advance the education of the public in national and international political, social and economic policy”... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
4 June 2018 Blog Government announces review of the fit and proper person test Last month, the Department of Health and Social Care announced the arrangements for the review of the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement, which will be led by Tom Kark QC from the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
31 May 2018 Blog Charity Commission automatic disqualification rules guidance updated The guidance previously issued by the Commission for charities and trustees and individuals in senior management positions affected by the changes to the automatic disqualification rules has been updated... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 May 2018 Blog Final Grenfell Tower report published The independent review by Dame Judith Hackitt into Building Regulations and fire safety, set up following the Grenfell Tower fire, has published its final report... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 May 2018 Blog The Oral Variation of a Contract and a ‘No Oral Modification’ Clause The Supreme Court confirmed that a No Oral Modification (“NOM”) clause is legally effective... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read