Employment
Employment lawyer to pay costs after claiming against wrong firm
An employment solicitor who failed to correctly name his law firm when bringing a claim against it for unfair dismissal has been ordered to pay £3,000 in costs.
ASA upbraids unregulated employment firm over marketing
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint about marketing material sent by an employment law business that looked like it was from a public body.
Law firm entitled to withdraw job offer made to “rude” worker
A law firm was entitled to withdraw a job offer from a man who was “rude and difficult” during an online onboarding meeting, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Law firm signed probation review for solicitor without consent
A law firm that electronically signed an inaccurate probation review document on behalf of a recently qualified solicitor without her approval wrongfully dismissed her.
Online employment law specialist targets divorce and conveyancing
The founder of an online employment law firm which specialises in settlement agreements has said he is planning to launch two similar ABSs – one for no-fault divorce and the other for conveyancing.
Solicitor apprentice ordered to pay costs for conduct of failed claim
A solicitor apprentice who showed “utter disrespect, bordering on contempt” to an employment tribunal and her former employer has been ordered to pay costs of £7,200.
Law firm unfairly dismissed long-serving staff member
A police station representative at a North-East law firm was unfairly constructively dismissed after having problems with the partner who supervised her.
Former trainee fails in bid to recoup SQE fees from law firm
A one-time trainee solicitor has failed in her bid to recoup from her former firm the fees she paid to study for and sit the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.
Solicitor apprentice showed “utter disrespect” to tribunal
A judge has dismissed a claim from a solicitor apprentice who showed “utter disrespect, bordering on contempt” to an employment tribunal and her former employer, Mishcon de Reya.
Tribunal throws out solicitor’s claim based on sale of practice
An employment tribunal has struck out a solicitor’s breach of contract claim based on an agreement to transfer his practice to another firm, which was then to employ him.
Blog
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.
