Criminal investigation into maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust
We have advised a number of families, alongside Ms Ockenden’s review, in relation to concerns as to the care and treatment provided by maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust.
Online divorce – helping people obtain a divorce in a quick and user-friendly way
The online divorce system is a fantastic facility available to both legal professionals and litigants in person.
Contract conditions – how unreasonable can you be?
In a comprehensive judgement, the High Court rejected a challenge by Stagecoach to the procurement of new franchises for the South Eastern, East Midlands and West Coast rail lines.
Virtual General Meetings – The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
AGM season will soon be upon us. One of the many challenges social distancing measures has presented is how to hold AGMs and other General Meetings.
Eviction ban to end; weekend courts to catch up?
The Government has confirmed that the eviction ban/possession stay will definitely end on the 23 August 2020.
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With lockdown restrictions further lifting on 4 July, charities have a lot to think about.
The MHCLG review into the risks of fraud and corruption in local government procurement
The MHCLG has published its review into the risks of fraud and corruption in local government procurement.
The fire fighters fighting for their pension rights
On 24 April 2020, the Fire Brigade Union, supported by the prison staff union (POA), public services union PCS and the GMB, filed court proceedings against the Government.
“Playing fair” – PPN 05/20 Government’s updates its Outsourcing Playbook
Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 05/20 announced the Government’s update of its “Outsourcing Playbook”.
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Last week saw a significant easing of social distancing measures in England from 4 July”.
Weddings, funerals and Covid-19
The way we observe these important rituals has been turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Insolvency is no barrier to adjudication
Impact of the Supreme Court’s judgment in Bresco Services Limited v Michael J Lonsdale [2020].