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Regulation of Notifiable Diseases
From the 5 March 2020, Covid-19 was added to the list notifiable infectious diseases under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.
Stephen Hooper appears in Modern Dentist Magazine
Stephen Hooper appears in the latest issue of Modern Dentist Magazine to take part in their first Forum. The experts give their opinion to a number of questions focused on risk, clinical negligence and malpractice claims.
Stephen Hooper appears in The Leaders Council podcast
Stephen Hooper invited onto an episode of The Leaders Council podcast, which also included an interview with Lord Blunkett.
FAQs for Contracting Authorities and Bidders
A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions for Contracting Authorities and Bidders.
Hempsons and Eastwoods: our 2020 vision
2020 will be a particularly exciting year for everyone at Hempsons and Eastwoods, as the two firms merge to create a powerful new force in regulatory, disciplinary and healthcare law.
Protection for whistleblowing
What has whistleblowing got to do with doctors working in private practice? Isn’t that an issue relating to doctors in employment only? The recent employment tribunal case of Shoukrey v BMI Healthcare Limited shows this is not the case, warns Paul Spencer.
Hempsons listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2020
We are delighted to announce that Hempsons has been named as one of The Times’ best law firms for 2020.
The real costs of negligence claims – who pays?
Niloo Bozorgi looks at the costs of clinical negligence claims for independent practitioners and upcoming changes that will affect them.
GP locums may be eligible for holiday pay – Narayan v Community Based Care Health Limited
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld an Employment Tribunal decision that a GP locum was a “worker” and was entitled to holiday pay.
The importance of warranties
When independent practitioners are buying or selling a business, half of the agreement for the sale will be a schedule of warranties. If you are prepared to answer them before you go to market, the higher the value your business is likely to be, because each warranty you cannot confirm, is money off the price.
Hempsons’ Newcastle office receives a major boost through the appointment of commercial property expert, David Naughten
David Naughten brings a wealth of experience to our commercial property team in the north.
Hempsons welcomes three trainees
We are delighted to announce that three trainee solicitors have started their two-year training period at Hempsons.
The attitude towards Litigants in Person: An end to latitude?
Niloo Bozorgi explores the additional challenges of defending a claim when the patient is not legally represented and hopes that the courts may be becoming a little less lenient towards such litigants.
Keep it legal – informed consent
Montgomery five years on: how has the landscape changed for medical practitioners?