newsroom archive
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releases, articles and events published by Blake
Lapthorn. Other legal updates, bulletins and newsletters specific
to service areas or sectors are regularly produced by our
specialist teams. These can be viewed within each team's pages on
the site, along with other relevant information.
NHS White Paper - GPs should keep calm and carry onJul 2010
Our Health and Care group comments on the Government's White Paper 'Equality and Excellence; Liberating the NHS', specifically the commissioning of services by consortia of GPs.
Thames Valley HR forum, Oxford - 23 SeptemberJul 2010
In September's Thames Valley HR forum, our Employment law team in Oxford will look at the dismissal of employees, which in these uncertain times continues to be a key issue for employers.
mediation update - 20 JulyJul 2010
Our BL Resolve team looks at topical mediation issues, including mediation training for law students, CMC guidance for mediators and the addition of David Miles to the BL Resolve team
nursery and childcare news - 20 JulyJul 2010
Our Nursery and Childcare team highlights to nursery operators the need for a web site that is compliant.
the Great British motorist: an easy target?Jul 2010
Our Motoring Offences team highlights Government proposals to raise the amount of money it receives from motoring offences in the form of the controversial 'victim surcharge'.
firm secures clinical negligence claim against Berkshire Healthcare TrustJul 2010
Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that it has secured a successful claim for clinical negligence on behalf of Edward Jukes, the widower of Mrs Shanu Jukes, against the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
firm helps another recruiter to shut down unlawful competitionJul 2010
Blake Lapthorn's Recruitment sector group successfully advises employment agency when it recently shut down the unlawful activities of a competing business established and operated by a former employee.
food law bulletin - 15 JulyJul 2010
In this month's edition of the Food law bulletin there are articles on added ingredients in meat products, loss of OTF status in dairy herd, new labelling for some food colours, and food safety at outdoor events.
personalisation seminar - 28 SeptemberJul 2010
Our Social Housing group is co-hosting a seminar in Southampton with JBurns Associates that will cover the significant changes in the delivery of services and supported housing, brought about by personalisation.
up2date legal news for social housing - 13 JulyJul 2010
A public announcement: we examine the Court of Appeal's recent criticism of the now routine use of so-called public law defences in possession claims.
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releases before 1 May 2009.