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A summary of procurement updates from the past couple of weeks
The last couple of weeks has seen a number of updates in procurement law. This article highlights what these are.
Information Commissioners Office: data protection fining guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new Data Protection Fining Guidance
HSJ Partnership Awards 2024: Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS
Hempsons are proud to be part of the team to win the ‘Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS’ award, alongside the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). This award specifically shines a light on NHS projects that have utilised legal services to get results, whilst delivering value for money.
GP partnership changes and your premises
James Molloy, real estate specialist at Hempsons, explains the key premises elements to consider when there is a change to a GP partnership.
Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice
The case of Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice acts as a reminder for employers not to accept verbal resignations immediately, without giving thought to the circumstances of the verbal resignation.
Do you want to bid for NHS contracts?
Ross Clark provides a guide to the Provider Selection Regime for independent healthcare providers.
Property and Charities Act 2022 reforms
March 7th 2024 saw the bringing into force of the final provisions of the Charities Act 2022 (ChA 2022) affecting charity property transactions.
Changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
Changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
FCA Registration for dental practices
FCA registration is a legal requirement for dental practices offering payment plans to patients. Here's what to consider if buying a practice.
Case study: Glasson v The Insolvency Service
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently delivered an interesting judgment in the case of Glasson v The Insolvency Service, providing a helpful reminder to employers on the importance of knowledge of a disability when deciding whether discrimination has occurred.
How has doctors’ guidance altered?
Good Medical Practice 2024: what you need to know from a legal viewpoint. Jordan Laybourn and Dr Tania Francis report.
New regulations providing new rights for employees are coming into force from 6 April 2023
Two new employment regulations, affecting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carer's leave come into force on 6 April.
Addressing COVID-19 challenges in social care: legal insights and best practices
This article explores recent cases related to COVID-19 and their implications on disability discrimination, mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and whistleblowing.
The Government’s new five-point package of measures for the immigration system has been given a timeline
The new immigration system comes into effect in April 2024. In this article we look at the key dates for visa holders.