Employment
Legal market to grow “in all areas” as PE extends reach
The legal services market will grow across all practice areas in 2026 for the first time since Covid, researchers have predicte, while a growing private equity presence is “a continuing theme”.
Judge given formal advice after creating “hostile environment”
A controversial employment judge has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after he was found to have created a “hostile environment” for a party.
Stonewall did not induce chambers to discriminate against barrister
The Court of Appeal has rejected a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers.
AI employment law firm negotiates £30k settlement for client
The employment law service powered entirely by artificial intelligence and launched three months ago has negotiated a £30,000 settlement for a user.
Judge attacks law firm’s “unconscionable opportunism”
An employment judge has condemned “unconscionable opportunism” by a Cornish law firm in seeking to “capitalise” on a procedural error by a disabled receptionist.
“AI has its limits”, tribunal tells ex-Axiom Ince employee
Artificial intelligence “has its limitations”, an employment tribunal judge has told a man who used it in a claim against collapsed law firm Axiom Ince.
City firm wins appeal over NQ solicitor’s commission payment
A City law firm has won its appeal against an employment tribunal decision that it pay a newly qualified solicitor nearly £8,000 in commission he said he was owed.
Lawyer sexually harassed female colleague 54 years his junior
A 29-year-old woman was sexually harassed by a lawyer 54 years her senior when he invited her for a meeting in his hotel room, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Solicitor settled employment claim without asking client
A solicitor with mental health issues who settled an employment tribunal claim without consulting her client has been struck off.
Judge right not to recuse herself over work done in practice
A judge was right not to recuse herself from an equal pay case because of her background handling similar cases when in practice as a claimant solicitor, the president of the EAT has ruled.
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
