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Where Are We Now

WEBOn 22 September 2021, the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) announced its long-awaited National AI Strategy, which sets out the …

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UK’s MHRA Seeks “Bold New Regulatory Regime” for Medical

WEBA 10-week consultation launched by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on the future regulation of medical devices, …

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Where Are We Now

WEBDigital health in the UK is governed by a patchwork of legal regimes, rather than bespoke legislation, while various regulatory and enforcement bodies have …

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UK MRC Clarifies When Health Data Is Anonymised in Research

WEBThe UK Medical Research Council (MRC) has published a useful guidance note on the identifiability, anonymisation, and pseudonymisation of personal data in the …

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Green Shoots for the Commercialisation of Cannabis-Based …

WEBBy Frances Stocks Allen and Oliver Mobasser. Recent legal and regulatory developments pave the way for an increased commercialisation opportunity in cannabis …

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COVID-19: DHSC and MHRA Pave the Way for Increased Ventilator

WEBCompanies intending to manufacture other devices, such as surgical masks or surgical gloves will not require DHSC approval and can apply directly to the MHRA here. …

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Healthcare AI Deals a Tonic for Private Equity Investors

WEBHealthcare artificial intelligence is a promising sector for PE investors that requires careful navigation, particularly given divergent regulatory

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Focus on Culture and Conduct Brings New Considerations for

WEBThe focus on culture has become more acute during the COVID-19 pandemic, as investors and consumers observe and judge companies based on their …

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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Flags Dangers of …

WEBBy Paul Davies and Michael Green. On 16 June 2017, the Member State Committee (MSC) of the ECHA unanimously agreed to identify BPA as a substance of …

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About Us Latham.London Latham & Watkins

WEBAbout Us. Latham & Watkins advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We bring together the world’s best legal talent in every major jurisdiction to …

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FCA Issues New Rules on Insurance Pricing Practices

WEBOn 28 May 2021, the FCA published a policy statement setting out new pricing practices rules for insurers and insurance distributors. The new rules follow a …

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The Rise of Growth Equity — Connecting PE and VC

WEBAs private equity targets emerging companies, PE investors are expanding VC deal terms and dynamics. By Mike Turner, Shing Lo, Tom Evans, Robbie McLaren, …

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France Adopts a New Law Requiring Companies to Diligence their …

WEBBy Paul Davies and Michael Green. On March 27, 2017, the French Parliament adopted a Law On The Duty Of Vigilance For Parent And Subcontracting …

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Pandemic Underlines Whistleblowing Risks for PE Latham.London

WEBIn a changing social landscape, PE firms should conduct corporate culture due diligence while also ensuring the implementation of robust complaints

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CMA Publishes Register of Competition Law Exclusion Orders

WEBThe UK government has relaxed the application of UK competition law to certain types of agreements across sectors. By John D. Colahan and Anuj Ghai. On 21 …

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New EU Medical Devices Regulation to Be Postponed Until 2021

WEBEuropean Commission proposes one-year postponement in light of the COVID-19 crisis. By Frances Stocks Allen and Oliver Mobasser. On 25 March 2020, the …

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Turkey: Amendments to PPP legislation on way Latham.London

WEBBy Utku Kirklar . The Republic of Turkey has been undergoing a largescale reform in the healthcare sector in the past decade, spearheaded by the Ministry of …

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Jukes: English Appellate Decision on Litigation Privilege in Internal

WEBThe court’s ruling in R (for and on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive) v Paul Jukes [2018] EWCA Crim 176 is the third judgment on litigation privilege in just …

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Breaking the Mould for Sustainable Investment

WEBBy Paul Davies and Aaron Franklin. Royal Philips, a health technology company, has recently agreed to an innovative revolving credit facility agreement with a …

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