Ebriefings

Someone in the world dies of sepsis every 3.5 seconds. The UK Sepsis Trust are working to raise awareness of sepsis, stop preventable deaths and support those affected.

Just when we thought that all news is Brexit news, the Government publishes its proposals for the modern workplace, its ‘vision for the future of the UK labour market’.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final advice to help care homes understand their wider obligations to residents, and prospective residents, under consumer law.

As Parliament break for their Christmas recess with no Withdrawal Agreement in place and 14 weeks until 29 March (“Brexit Day”), the possibility of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit looms large.

Two recent cases illustrate the rather unpredictable nature of vicarious liability decisions, as confirmed by Lord Justice Irwin noted in the Bellman case.

There has been a steady trickle, not quite a stream, of news as this new economy and its raft of rights are forged.

When the Mental Capacity Act was going through parliament, “pro-life” groups argued that the provisions around health and welfare and advance directives would be the prelude to legalised euthanasia.

The Finance Bill 2019, as announced in the Autumn Budget 2018, includes a small but welcome adjustment to the small-scale trading exemption which applies to charities.

The Charity Commission has recently published two pieces of updated guidance relating to safeguarding and serious incident reporting.

The news that Allied Healthcare is “actively exploring” the sale or transfer of its care and support services means the TUPE implications and risks need to be considered for any would-be buyers.

Following a recent case, the Court has clarified in what circumstances investigations into abnormally low tenders ought to be conducted.

The collapse of Carillion in January this year was a timely reminder that, while the economy as a whole slowly improves, the construction and maintenance industry still faces significant insolvency risks.