12 January 2021
Where the mesh inquiry leaves us regarding a register of doctors’ interests – Shannett Thompson quoted in British Medical Journal (BMJ)
Shannett Thompson Partner in Regulatory has been quoted in a BMJ article discussing the Cumberlege Inquiry into drugs and devices and the focus on the GMC register to record doctor’s conflicts of interests. The article reflects the action needed to protect patients, the potential barriers in keeping a register and looking to change in the future.
15 January 2021
In remembrance of Brandusa Tataru-Marinescu
Yesterday, we said goodbye to our friend and colleague Brandusa Tataru-Marinescu who sadly passed away on 28 December after being diagnosed with melanoma a year ago.
15 January 2021
Your legal rights on returning to work during COVID-19 - Nick Ralph and Francesca Lopez write for eFinancial Careers
Nick Ralph, Partner and Francesca Lopez, Senior Associate in Employment write for eFinancial Careers on the topic of “Your legal rights on returning to work during COVID-19”.
The article discusses the legal issues surrounding employees whose work cannot be done from home being required to attend at workplaces during the pandemic.
12 January 2021
Lawyers brace for banker bonus backlash: ‘This round will be more fraught than usual’ – Adrian Crawford quoted in Financial News
Adrian Crawford, Partner in Employment was quoted in the Financial News in an article discussing the 2020 bonus round under the heading Lawyers brace for banker bonus backlash: 'This round will be more fraught than usual'. The article focuses on the bonus season as bank bosses have a particularly delicate balancing act. Adrian highlights the implications this might have from an employment perspective on employee bonus when in notice period and the potential for rise in unfair dismissal or discrimination cases.
8 January 2021
Can't get the staff: the rules for hiring from overseas after Brexit - Kim Vowden quoted in the Caterer
Kim Vowden, Senior Associate in our Immigration team, was quoted in The Caterer, on 18 December 2020. Kim was discussing the changes and new rules for EU immigration and the effects they have on how the industry hires.
