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In this issue: Social care Social housing Education Planning Governance Healthcare Children’s social care Licensing Local government finance Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content New Q&As Social care Court of Protection authorises high-risk surgery and post-operative mechanical ventilation in intensive care for young adult lacking capacity (RS, Re (Best Interests: Surgery and Intensive Care)) In GH v RS (by his litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) and others, the Court of Protection sanctioned high-risk spinal surgery with planned prolonged elective ventilation for an 18-year-old who lacked capacity, finding the treatment to be in his best interests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Applying Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James, Mr Justice Poole balanced serious intra- and post-operative hazards against meaningful gains in mobility, comfort, and life expectancy. The ruling emphasises the court’s responsibility to resolve finely poised medical treatment choices on an objective basis, providing reassurance to...

In this issue: Medical devices Commercialisation Pharmaceuticals—regulatory framework Research and development Advertising of medicines Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Useful information Medical devices Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation—considerations for life sciences companies The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation Proposal, a draft law with targeted measures aimed at smoothing the practical roll-out of the EU AI Act. Hélène Boland and Fabien Roy of Hogan Lovells set out key points for life sciences companies. See News Analysis: Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation—considerations for life sciences companies. EU countries question proposed approach for delaying AI Act’s key duties MLex reports that plans to postpone core EU AI Act obligations face scrutiny from Member States, who caution that the Commission’s method lacks clear benchmarks, predictability and adequate participation of national regulators. Even backers of a pause voiced reservations, and others queried what ensues if compliance tools...

In this issue: Commercial Competition and state aid Corporate Data protection and cybersecurity Dispute Resolution Free movement, immigration and employment Financial services Energy Environment Insurance and reinsurance IP Life sciences Regulatory TMT Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Commercial Commission launches consultation on revised unfair trading practices directive The European Commission has opened a public consultation to update EU rules tackling unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships within the agricultural and food supply chain. The initiative seeks to account for shifting market dynamics and emerging practices, promote fairer dealings across the chain, and answer farmers’ calls for a fairer food system. The review is guided by an evaluation of existing EU rules on business-to-business unfair trading practices and the Vision for Agriculture and Food framework. As part of its Work Programme and REFIT initiative, the Commission plans to present a proposal for...