Dangers of Using AI in Legal Documents
Recent court cases have exposed the serious risks of relying on artificial intelligence to draft legal arguments without professional help. In a £89 million case against Qatar National Bank, 18…
Rising Employment Costs in 2025 – Why Redundancies Are Becoming Inevitable for Many Employers
April 2025 has brought a series of financial and legislative changes that are significantly increasing the cost of employment for businesses. While each change may appear manageable in isolation, their…
The Abolition of Section 21 Evictions in England and Other Changes under the Renters’ Rights Bill
The UK rental market is set for dramatic change with the publication of the Renters' Rights Bill (the “Bill”) introduced to the House of Commons on 11 September 2024. This…
Understanding Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in the UK
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are gaining popularity in the UK, offering a unique business model that fosters shared success and collective responsibility. Established by the Finance Act 2014, EOTs enable…
Key Legislative Changes in Employment Law in 2024
The legislative landscape for employment law in 2024 brings significant changes aimed at creating fairer workplaces and protecting workers' rights. These changes include: The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family…
Is it ever right to help someone end their life? Euthanasia and proposed changes to the law of assisted suicide
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal under the laws of England and Wales, and could be prosecuted as murder or manslaughter. However, the Assisted Dying Bill for England and Wales is…
The Post Office Horizon Scandal
Between 1999 and 2015, the Post Office operators of sub-post offices across the UK were convicted for alleged theft, fraud and false accounting based on information from its Horizon IT…
Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common
In the UK, when individuals decide to purchase property together, they must carefully consider how they want to hold their ownership interest. Two common forms of property ownership in the…
Empowering Whistleblowers: Safeguarding Employees and Strengthening Accountability in the UK
Whistleblowing is a crucial mechanism through which individuals, often employees, expose wrongdoing within corporations or organisations, ranging from financial mismanagement to potential risks affecting the health and safety of employees…
Know Your New Rights: The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023
The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 takes effect on 24 July 2023. The newly introduced law will provide pregnant women and recent returners from parental leave…