Beyond COVID-19: Life sciences and healthcare

Nationwide injunction issued against vaccine mandate

A nationwide injunction was issued against Executive Order 14042, which mandated federal government contractors to be vaccinated by January 18.

United States | Publication | December 08, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme and Indemnity

The No-Fault Scheme commenced on 6 September 2021 and it has been backdated to cover any adverse reactions to vaccinations from February 2021.

Australia | Publication | September 22, 2021

US Department of Justice announces national healthcare fraud takedown

The DOJ announced another historic “takedown” of medical professionals and other individuals allegedly engaged in healthcare fraud.

United States | Publication | September 20, 2021

Vaccine passports or discrimination licences?

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines around the world presents new hope for the easing of restrictions on travel and social interaction.

Australia | Publication | April 21, 2021

Western Canada’s turn to cover up! Mandatory face-covering requirements and other health and safety measures in Alberta and British Columbia

Canada: Western Canada’s turn to cover up! Mandatory face-covering requirements and other health and safety measures in Alberta and British Columbia

Both Alberta and British Columbia (BC) have now implemented measures to allow employees to return to the physical workplace.

Canada | Publication | July 28, 2020

Arbitrating disputes in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare sector in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic

A signature feature of the last several months has been the scramble for masks, shields and gowns – personal protective equipment (PPE) – for doctors, nurses and other care workers. Governments have been focused on ensuring that health authorities, both public and private, have a sufficient supply of essential medical equipment (such as PPE and ventilators) and pharmaceutical products to deal with the initial surge of COVID-19 cases.

Global | Publication | June 04, 2020

Australia: Is your refund policy immune from COVID-19?

The COVID-19 global health emergency has significantly impacted the ability of Australian businesses to supply services to consumers.

Australia | Publication | June 01, 2020

Australia: Hospital and Health Services - Are you ready for Project Trusts?

Since project bank accounts (PBA) were introduced on a ‘trial basis’ in 2018 under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act), they have largely applied to Queensland Government building projects between $1 million and $10 million. However, it is the Queensland Government’s intention that the roll out of PBAs will apply to other organisations (both public and private sector) and a broader ambit of building contracts pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (BIF Amendment Bill).

Australia | Publication | May 28, 2020

US: DOJ continues to greenlight coronavirus medical collaborations

The US DOJ again announces it won’t challenge an ongoing collaboration among competitors and government agencies to provide essential COVID-19 healthcare supplies.

United States | Publication | April 23, 2020