The ‘but for’ test is a simple and elegant guide to assessing liability in tort, but complications can and do arise
Whistleblowing, alternative employment in a medical incapability case, and the liability of employees in a discrimination case: this is the trio of topics covered in this week’s ‘Employment law brief’
Two-thirds of UK tax professionals either use generative artificial intelligence (AI) on a regular basis or intend to do so soon, a Tolley report has found
Part-time circuit judges have lost their discrimination claim on pensions, in the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Current money laundering provisions are a ‘disproportionate’ burden for solicitors, particularly those at small law firms, the Law Society has said
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, has agreed a deal with the US authorities where he will plead guilty this week to a single espionage charge in the US District Court in Saipan, after which the US will drop its extradition request
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) board was due to vote this week to scrap or proceed with its proposals for the SRA to regulate authorised and non-authorised members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
The Judicial Appointments Commission is seeking a further 18 fee-paid judges for the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber
Planning permission for oil extraction at Horse Hill, Surrey, must take into account the environmental impact of combustion emissions when the crude oil is refined and burned, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment
A vote of no confidence in the Law Society’s ability to represent members who undertake conveyancing will go ahead next month
Corporate and commercial teams in Cardiff boosted by dual partner hire
London hires to lead UK launch of international finance team
Firm marks start of year with firmwide promotions round