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Success for Adam Smith as client acquitted of bribery charges
On Friday 4 March, Mr Staunton was acquitted of the two bribery charges brought against him, related to the placement of medicines within the NHS. Assisted by trainee solicitor Clara Gogarty, and instructing Fiona Horlick QC of Outer Temple Chambers, this was the culmination of a six-week trial at Southampton Crown Court.
Newsflash: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations in Health and Social Care Revoked
Hempsons legal experts discuss the latest VCod guidance
Don’t get crushed by staff litigation
Independent practitioners inevitably find litigation can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive. In the first of a series of three articles about the employment tribunal process, Julia Gray explains the key stages and how doctors who employ staff can avoid common pitfalls experienced by others.
Should I incorporate, and if so, which corporate entity should I use?
Simply put, if you are not trading in a corporate entity you are going to be personally liable for any uninsured losses. If you are a sole trader or a traditional unincorporated general partnership, your house and all your other personal assets are exposed to be taken if a large claim is successfully made against you in connection with your business and the business does not have sufficient resources to meet the liability. When you are trading as an incorporated body, your liability is limited to the value of the business.
Inquest podcast: Prison inquests
Season two, episode four: Prison inquests
If that fateful GMC missive appears
What should you do if you get a letter from the GMC? Partner Tania Francis from Hempsons shares ten tips.
Whistleblowing dismissals – Employment Appeal Tribunal decision
Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited Whistleblowing dismissals - The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that an Employee who had made whistleblowing disclosures had not been unfairly dismissed despite making protected disclosures.Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited. Whistleblowing dismissals - The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that an Employee who had made whistleblowing disclosures had not been unfairly dismissed despite making protected disclosures.
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?
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.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace consultation: the government’s response
The government has released its response to the consultation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, promising to further protections to employees who are victims of sexual harassment, whilst giving employers support to put measures in place to respond to the needs of their organisation, and provide explicit protections from third-party harassment.
So you want to buy a practice?
Kirsty Odell sets out some of the key stages to buying or selling a practice, which will keep you on the right track for a smooth transition from buyer to practice owner.
Implications for employers of lifting Covid-19 restrictions
The government has published its COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021 (Roadmap) setting out the details of step 4 of the roadmap out of restrictions for England. The restriction are scheduled to be lifted on 19 July 2021. Hempsons' employment law team discuss the guidance.
Staff problems after lockdown
Doctor employers face ongoing staff management challenges as lockdown restrictions ease. Lucy Miles and Isobel Davis highlight some areas needing consideration.
You’re all in it together
A Declaration of Trust is a useful tool for independent practitioners to protect valuable property investments and exposure to unforeseen liabilities.