14 June 2020 Blog Life sciences case law update We've prepared a brief round-up of selected recent court rulings in the life sciences space. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
14 June 2020 Blog Copyright for iconic products and the Brompton cycle case Manufacturers of products with iconic shapes often find that there are competitors willing to take them on, and copy the recognisable shape in their own products. What is the best form of protection for these shapes? The European court has analysed this difficult area in the Brompton cycle case... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
11 June 2020 Blog New guidance affecting suppliers to the public sector The relationship between public bodies and their suppliers during the pandemic has received close attention from Government... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
10 June 2020 Blog Coroner statistics: data on 2019 deaths A treasure trove of information for inquest practitioners. The annual data on deaths reported to coroners was published on 20 May... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
10 June 2020 Blog VAT reverse charge delayed until March 2021 In August last year, Tim Waters blogged on the VAT reverse charge which at the time was coming into force on 1 October 2019... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
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