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Ian Smith

Barrister & professor

Ian Smith, barrister, emeritus professor of employment law at the Norwich Law School, UEA & general editor of Harvey on Industrial Relations and Employment Law. Newlawjournal.co.uk

Barrister & professor

Ian Smith, barrister, emeritus professor of employment law at the Norwich Law School, UEA & general editor of Harvey on Industrial Relations and Employment Law. Newlawjournal.co.uk

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
What makes people tick? Ian Smith signs off for the year with some sobering disclosures on motivation & revenge
In this month’s employment brief, Ian Smith raises a glass to legal privilege in the face of pub gossip, & the Pandora’s Box opened by the recent whistle-blowing judgment
This month, Ian Smith runs with some classic arguments on worker status & gives a nod to national stereotypes

Ian Smith highlights the importance of keeping your eye on the employment law ball & keeping an eye out for unicorns

Ian Smith gets serious before the publishing break with a fundamental review of the law

Ian Smith applauds some recent performances by the Court of Appeal but pans the non-statutory antics of some members of the supporting cast

Ian Smith lays down the law on religious proselytising & safeguarding unwilling employees

Ian Smith cleans up the latest tribunal cases & considers the importance of acting in time & the difficulty of washing off reputational harm

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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