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Report 16/10/2019
Brexit impact on UK life sciences: preparations and practical guidance
With the current Article 50 extension deadline of 31 October 2019 looming against a complex and uncertain political backdrop, and talks between the UK and EU continuing without any clear sign of a definitive outcome, the possibility of a no-deal Brexit remains at an all-time high.
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Article 16/10/2019
The Queen’s Speech: the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
Boris Johnson’s first Queen’s Speech delivered on Monday 14 October 2019 - dominated by Brexit-related legislation - included the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill (the Bill).
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News 16/10/2019
Kennedys maintains success and climbs up Chambers UK rankings
Upon being ranked as a ‘top-tier firm’ in nine practice areas from The Legal 500 UK 2020, we are delighted to announce that this was replicated in the release of Chambers’ UK 2020 directory.
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Article 04/10/2019
The 5G apocalypse: the misunderstood risk
5G, the fifth generation of mobile networks, is set to be faster and more reliable, with greater capacity, and lower response times than previous mobile generations. The uptake within businesses and offices will undoubtedly be very high. Along with the clear benefits this will bring, there are concerns about possible risks this could have to our health. There have, for example, been allegations that 5G will cause cancer, autism and infertility.
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Article 23/09/2019
Caring for the people that care
Our fourth annual patient safety forum provided the opportunity to discuss and explore what it means to build a just culture for patients and staff.
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Article 12/09/2019
The General Medical Council: rebuilding trust
The recently published ‘Independent review of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide’ (the Review) chaired by Dr Leslie Hamilton, was commissioned by the General Medical Council (GMC) to understand and help rebuild the relationship with the doctors they regulate.
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Article 10/09/2019
Blockchain: practical application in the pharmaceutical industry
IBM recently announced its latest blockchain initiative in partnership with KPMG, Merck and Walmart. The consortium’s goal is to develop a pharmaceutical blockchain platform that can track drugs as they move through the global supply chain, from manufacturer to end user.
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Article 23/07/2019
Medical cannabis and potential product liability implications
Awareness around the use of medical cannabis has increased, as has legal availability across many jurisdictions. Countries in Europe and North America have responded to the demand.
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Article 15/07/2019
The new discount rate: a minus move
After a long reform process lasting nearly two and a half years, the Lord Chancellor has today finally determined a new personal injury discount rate of minus 0.25% effective from 5 August 2019.
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Case review 10/07/2019
Pick and mix your Part 36?
On a detailed assessment of costs, the High Court confirmed that whilst the courts have the power to award some but not all punitive cost measures in relation to Part 36 cost offers, this will be in the rarest of cases.