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Supreme Court – Setback for representative claims
At Hempsons we have noted an increasing number of what might be considered trivial data breach claims being made against our clients. These claims follow a fairly standard pattern. An email containing minor personal information such as a name, age or address of an individual being sent to the wrong person by mistake. These minor biographical releases of information then become subject to claims for breach of UK GDPR.
Police officer client cleared of assault charge
Partner Adam Smith successfully defended a police officer against an allegation of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following the arrest of a suspect.
Inquests podcast series – The interaction between inquests and civil proceedings
In the third of our inquests podcast series, associates Elspeth Rose and Jennifer Hovington give background and advice while discussing the interaction between inquests and civil proceedings.
Hempsons named in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 list
We have been included in The Times Best Law Firms list for the fourth year running and every year since its inception in 2017.
Updated thresholds for public procurements to be applied from 1 January 2022
The financial thresholds for the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will change from 1 January 2022. The Public Procurement (Agreement on Government Procurement) (Thresholds) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/1221) set out the position.
One slip gets you in a lot of trouble
We all know that we live in an increasingly regulated world, and particularly so in the healthcare sector. But have you ever thought about just how many sets of regulatory proceedings a doctor may face out of one incident?
Inquests podcast series – Child inquests
Welcome to the second of our season 2 inquests podcasts on child inquests
Flu vaccinations and the tricky issue of consent – where do pharmacy professionals stand?
As the flu season ramps up, pharmacy professionals shouldn’t become blasé to the fact that obtaining written patient consent is no longer a requirement, advises Thorrun Govind
Inquests podcast series – Inquests in care homes
The Inquests Podcasts return for a second season and will take listeners through the journey of specialist inquests, giving helpful background and advice. No1 - Inquests in care homes
Are you prepared for new CQC inspections?
Social care partner Philippa Doyle explains how to get the best outcome from CQC's new monitoring phone calls.
HPMA Hempsons Rising Stars Award winners announced
Congratulations to Sarb Birk, Richard Burnell and Olayinka Iwu who were named as Hempsons HPMA Rising Stars 2021 at the HPMA Excellence in People Awards.
Opportunity knocks for GP provider organisations
The new Health and Care Bill published in the summer sets out how the government plans to reform health services and achieve better integration between health and care in England. Ross Clark and Alison Oliver explore some of its key elements and its implications for general practice.
Implications of the Health and Care Bill for general practice
The new Health and Care Bill sets out how the government plans to reform health services in England. Alison Oliver looks as what it will mean in primary care
Five key steps when selling a private practice
Whether you’re looking to retire or planning your next venture, it is essential you make the necessary preparations before you start the process of selling a private practice. Kirsty Odell sets out some of the key stages to any transaction which will keep you on the right track for a smooth transition.