EPB briefing 30 -After many months of speculation about what’s going to happen to the default retirement age of 65, the government has today announced a consultation exercise on phasing it out from 6 April 2011 with its eventual removal from 1 October 2011.

Two attributes make Morgan Cole unique in its ability to comprehensively service the property needs of clients in this area: 1. our experience of regeneration, relocation and new developments; and 2. our strength and depth of expertise.

Published on 12 July 2010, the Department of Health White Paper sets out a new strategy for the NHS in England to put patients first, improve patient choice and healthcare outcomes, empower professionals and providers within the NHS, cut bureaucracy and improve efficiency. Eve Piffaretti considers the impact on the Board of regulatory functions.

Gayle Curry considers what the White Paper published in July 2010 "Equity and excellence: liberating the NHS" means for GPs.

No legal privilege for in-house lawyers in EU competition investigations? European Commission fines for DRAM producers and new block exemption for the motor vehicle sector.

EPB briefing 29 -The Equality Act 2010 has been described as one of the most significant developments in discrimination legislation in the past 40 years. The Act’s effects will be far reaching, impacting on a range of diverse issues such as recruitment, gender pay and procurement. So, what is the Equality Act and what will it mean in practice?

In order for a contract to exist in law, it must be shown that there has been an offer, an acceptance of that offer, consideration and an intention to create legal relations. If one of these essential elements are missing, the law will not recognise that a valid contract has been created.

Just weeks before voluntary registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)was due to commence, the Home Office has announced plans to re-scope and fundamentally re-model the Vetting and Barring Scheme in line with what is promised to be a more proportionate, common sense approach.

EPB briefing no 28 -Just weeks before voluntary registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) was due to commence, the Home Office has announced plans to re-scope and fundamentally re-model the Vetting and Barring Scheme in line with what is promised to be a more proportionate, common sense approach.

On 10 February 2010 the National Assembly for Wales gained competence to legislate on the issue of mental health services in Wales. The Proposed Mental Health (Wales) Measure was laid before the Assembly on 22 March 2010 and is now at the Stage One Committee, which will report by 2 July 2010.