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Ian Smith signs off for the summer with a whiff of controversy & a judicial blast

Ian Smith provides a round-up of the latest employment law decisions

Gross misconduct is no barrier to pay in lieu of notice, notes Anna Macey

The waters are still muddied over Beecroft “sack on the spot” proposals, notes Charles Pigott

Michael Salter & Chris Bryden tackle contributions between co-respondents

Rob Weir QC & Vijay Ganapathy examine a parent company’s liability to an employee of its subsidiary

John McMullen examines the latest round of judicial activity on TUPE

European Directives strike again Spencer Keen & Monika Sobiecki investigate

Is a retirement age of 65 now lawful? Sejal Raja reports

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter consider tactics for the recovery of costs in employment cases

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Law firm strengthens real estate team with two new partners

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors strengthens primary care expertise with appointment of legal director

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints David Varney to strengthen digital practice

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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