Keir Starmer could be doing anything. Why does he want to be Prime Minister? April 11, 2024 Keir Starmer talks to the City A.M. Magazine about his roots - and why the Tory campaign doesn't bother him
Plans to stop NDA abuse provide clarity but aren’t radical, lawyers say April 10, 2024 Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) clauses that aim to stop victims reporting crimes to the police are “likely already unenforceable” under “current laws”, lawyers have said.
Partnership crisis: Gen Z doesn’t want to follow the traditional legal career pathway April 9, 2024 The poor work-life balance is putting the new generation of associates off partnership according to a new survey by LexisNexis.
What are the new changes to employment law that come into force today? Lawyers explain April 6, 2024 There have been several significant changes made to the employment law on Saturday, which employers (and employees) must be aware of to ensure they can navigate them effectively. City lawyers speak to City A.M. to explain what they are, and how they will work. From 6 April, changes include the right to request flexible working [...]
Whistleblower in Saudi bribery case launches £100k lawsuit against MoD and government April 4, 2024 A whistleblower has filed a £100,000 lawsuit against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Business and Trade over damages he claims to have endured during a high-profile Saudi bribery case. The retired lieutenant colonel Ian Foxley raised concerns about British defence company GPT Special Project Management back in 2012 over £1m in “corrupt [...]
UK unveils plan to crack down on misuse of NDAs March 28, 2024 The UK government has announced plans to crack down on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements to make sure they aren't being used to silence victims of crimes.
Could Thierry Henry and France force Real Madrid to release Kylian Mbappe for Olympics? March 22, 2024 Real Madrid are not keen to let their French players compete at Paris 2024.
Whistleblower in high-profile Saudi bribery case seeks legal action against MoD March 8, 2024 A retired lieutenant colonel is taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Business and Trade over his treatment after he whistleblew in a high-profile Saudi bribery case. Lieutenant colonel Ian Foxley made complaints against GPT Special Project Management back in August 2012 – which resulted in the Serious Fraud Office [...]
Former Financial Reporting Council employee ordered to pay regulator after employment case dismissed February 28, 2024 Mr R Hartigan took the FRC to the Employment Tribunal (ET) last year after he was dismissed in September 2022 because he made a single protected disclosure.
Gig economy: Law firm launches probe for Parcelforce drivers in latest workers’ rights row February 26, 2024 Law firm Leigh Day has launched an investigation on behalf of Parcelforce drivers to establish if they have been misclassified as self-employed independent contractors rather than workers. The probe was launched in order to consider if the drivers have a potential group claim on their hands as they could be missing out on holiday pay and the [...]