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X London Borough Council v MR (by his litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) and others [2022] EWCOP 1 What are the practical implications of this case? While best interests determinations are always grounded in their specific facts, this decision will interest Court of Protection practitioners because it models a comparative best interests evaluation of end-of-life residence and care options. The judgment underscores that, in welfare proceedings, the court and the parties must look beyond mere preservation or extension of life and physical health, and give proper weight to a person’s quality of life. Here, the court accepted that relocating to a different care home carried ‘a high risk of adverse events including a higher risk of mortality’, especially in the initial months after any move. It also acknowledged that MR’s advanced dementia significantly curtailed his capacity to comprehend religious or cultural customs or practices, or to integrate into a community. MR did not oppose his present placement; indeed, the court recorded that when asked...

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Originally authored by James E. Meadows, Culhane Meadows PLLC for Lexis Practical Guidance® US, and adapted for Lexis+® UK. This Practice Note sets out the issues a customer commissioning an outsourcing should consider in engaging with the market of potential service providers, together with alternative ways to progressively narrow options at key points in the selection journey. It is intended for general commercial practitioners advising private sector business customers on outsourcing transactions, and it does not address public procurement outsourcing. In choosing a procurement route for an outsourcing agreement, there is no single strategy that suits every case; distinctive circumstances often demand a bespoke approach. For example, although clients (customers of outsourcing services) frequently favour competitive tendering, in particular situations a sole-source option can secure terms comparable to those typically achieved through formal competition, particularly where existing relationships can be leveraged or a phased path is adopted to realise the outsourcing function’s aims. The most appropriate solution often involves nuanced variations on conventional wisdom...

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Y options These are optional clauses in NEC3/NEC4 contracts, termed as secondary...

The Secretariat of the International Court of ArbitrationInternational Chamber of Commerce [ Address of an approved ICC office and by email to the relevant address for the office ] [ Date ] Dear [ ICC Secretariat ], Request for Arbitration : [ Party names ] [ Law firm case reference number ] Please find herewith enclosed our Request for Arbitration submitted pursuant to the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration (ICC Rules) [ with accompanying documents ], on behalf of [ name of claimant party or parties ] whom we represent and advise. We additionally enclose [ the filing fee of US$ [X,XXX]. OR A filing fee of US$ [X,XXX] has been made by wire transfer with reference [ insert reference ]. ]. [ The Claimant requests, in accordance with article 4(4)(b) of the ICC Rules, that the Secretariat transmits the Request by delivery against receipt, registered post or courier. We enclose [ number ] of hard copies. ] Please kindly acknowledge safe receipt...

1 Investing in the future (legal and commercial investments) To capitalise on our firm’s core strengths, deliver outstanding client service, and elevate brand recognition and value To allocate resource to the planned programme of activities so we continue to attract and retain top talent To dedicate [ x ]% of turnover to reinforcing our business platforms: operations, systems, risk management and environment 2 Governance/management To evaluate the management structure and processes, and develop options for consideration that streamline and strengthen the firm’s management To review and reshape the focus, timing and management of senior meetings to emphasise strategic planning, innovation and appraisal of prepared proposals To implement business planning for each legal service and operational area 3 Risk management To progress agreed actions that raise risk awareness across the firm, supported by an open-door policy and a no-blame culture To continue providing the infrastructure, systems, training and support to manage...