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News 2021-10-08
Following the publication of The Legal 500 UK 2022, we are proud to announce that the firm has once again achieved impressive rankings and recognition within the latest guide to leading law firms and lawyers.
Article 2021-10-01
An updated clinical negligence protocol is now in force in Northern Ireland as of 1 October 2021 and will be welcomed by legal practitioners practicing in this area. The Protocol for Clinical Negligence Litigation (the Protocol) will revoke the previous 2012 protocol of the same name and its initial draft, the 2009 Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Negligence Litigation.
Article 2021-09-13
For many countries, steering a course to economic recovery involves focusing on vaccinations. An EU vaccine "passport" has been introduced across all member nations. In Scotland, a QR system has been launched which will be required for entry to nightclubs and many large events from 1 October 2021.
Article 2021-09-08
Starting a new medical practice is an exciting time. You’ve taken the leap to set up your own practice with a small group of colleagues you know and trust. You all get along well, and you share similar ideas about how a practice should be run. Why would you go to the trouble of hiring a lawyer and spending thousands of dollars to draw up an agreement to govern your relationship with your new business partners? Shouldn’t a simple handshake agreement be enough?
Article 2021-09-08
The Australian Federal Department of Health (the Department) is considering amendments to the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act) to alter the powers of the Director of Professional Services Review (PSR) to enter into agreements with corporate entities that are found to have engaged in inappropriate practice.
Article 2021-09-08
In the first part of our global healthcare webinar programme, our experts in Israel, Latin America, the Caribbean, Iberia and Australia have provided insights into the healthcare system and medical malpractice claims within their jurisdictions. Here we highlight some of the key areas discussed.
Article 2021-09-07
On 29 November 2017, Victoria became the first state in Australia to pass legislation allowing terminally ill Victorians to end their life. Four years on from Victoria’s introduction of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (VAD Act), Australia has demonstrated greater support for VAD, with most Australian jurisdictions making plans to introduce similar legislation or being well underway.
Article 2021-08-12
Over the past decade, there has been an increasingly common belief that Australia’s health complaints system is inadequate to deal with vexatious complaints. Vexatious complaints/notifications to Ahpra can be made by anyone including patients, members of the public and other practitioners.
Report 2021-08-03
Understanding the political direction of travel at a country level is increasingly significant for businesses operating across international borders. This report demonstrates how salient macro-political issues are among grassroots communities, providing businesses and their insurers with a clear understanding of emerging risk to enable long-term sustainable operations.
Article 2021-07-29
A summary of key developments including the Health and Care Bill; the Getting It Right First Time and NHS Resolution best practice guide to claims learning; a consultation on the appointment and operation of the Patient Safety Commissioner; the personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland and statutory implementation of the Personal Injuries Guidelines 2021 in the Republic of Ireland.
