8 July 2024 Blog Navigating pension complexities in international divorces In this blog, we discuss the difficulties and options for sharing English pensions after a foreign divorce, the legal and jurisdictional requirements for applying for an order, and the tips for navigating the process. Share this article Bookmark this page 7 min read
8 July 2024 Blog How soon can Labour implement its new employment law policies? What we already know about Labour's plans for new employment law... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 July 2024 Blog Dear Secretary of State for Education, Some key areas we think our higher education clients would like to see the incoming government focus on. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
5 July 2024 Blog Covert medication of persons lacking capacity in care home settings A recent Care Quality Commission inspection report of a care home spotlights the issue of covert medication and the Mental Capacity Act... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
5 July 2024 Blog ASA cracks down on ads claiming to treat menopause symptoms The ASA has used AI to identify two companies breaching the CAP Code with ads promoting alleged treatments for the symptoms of the menopause. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
5 July 2024 Blog Coroners' prevention of future death reports on the rise Latest data indicates a rise in the number of reports to prevent future deaths commonly known as PFDs or Regulation 28 reports... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
5 July 2024 Blog Female health app developers: a reminder to prioritise privacy App developers need to ensure they are designing these apps in a way that considers and respects the data being collected and data being generated... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
4 July 2024 Blog No entitlement to NMW while “just travelling” if journey starts or ends at home The EAT clarifies the NMW rules on travelling time... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
3 July 2024 Blog Developing a regulatory regime for gene-edited food and what this means for industry The implementation of gene editing technology across different sectors is bringing rapid advances. Innovation in food and feed is an important application, with potential for addressing climate change and providing nutritional benefits. However, highly variable regulation presents difficulties for innovators. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
3 July 2024 Blog ASA looks at implied health claims for food supplement and doctor testimonials The ASA ruled that ads for food supplements claiming to treat joint problems breached the CAP Code as they contained misleading and unlawful health claims. It did not matter that the ads did not attribute the claims to a specific product as the ads linked to the website where the food supplement was sold. Furthermore, the alleged testimonials from a ‘leading’ doctor breached the CAP Code as health claims referring to the recommendation of an individual health professional are not acceptable in marketing communications for food including supplements. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
2 July 2024 Blog New Premises Costs Directions: what does it mean for GP tenants Changes to the 2024 Premises Costs Directions provide further clarity to GP tenants... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 July 2024 Blog New Premises Costs Directions 2024: what does this mean for development and improvement of GP premises With many new provisions within the 2024 Premises Costs Directions, we consider what this means for the development and improvement of GP premises... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read