Managing Partner, Clare Murray, and Partner and General Counsel, Beth Hale, discuss lessons for employers and firms arising from the Sue Gray report, following the investigation into the Downing Street and Whitehall gathering.
The Lawdown Episode 19: Cutting sick pay for the unvaccinated, unpacking the ‘politician’s “sorry not sorry” apology’, and Prince Andrew
January 28th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share Episode 19 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them!
The Lawdown Episode 18: FCA Board Diversity Proposals, Tackling Staff Burnout and the Dramatic Rise in Menopause-Related Tribunal Claims
December 9th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett discuss with Associate Pooja Dasgupta: The FCA’s consultation on proposals to boost disclosure of diversity on listed company Boards and Executive Committees, including the wide-ranging benefits of embracing such proposals and enforcement considerations; Creative measures taken by firms to tackle staff burnout […]
Welcome to the first of our Ten-Minute Talks, a series of bite-sized videos in which we focus on a particular topical employment and partnership law issue, distilling the key information which you need to know. Today we discuss Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), the recent Can’t Buy My Silence campaign, and the key things for employers and […]
Making Effective Recommendations following an Investigation – 11KBW and CM Murray LLP Investigations Virtual Conference
September 21st, 2021 by Stuart Smith
This session explored how recommendations fit in throughout the investigations process as a whole from start to finish. This includes the practicalities and key issues investigators need to be thinking about, and how to put their findings into practice and effectively drive cultural change within an organisation. It featured broader insights from Marcus Shepheard (Institute […]
Keynote Session: The Rationale and Architecture of Investigations – 11KBW and CM Murray LLP Investigations Virtual Conference
September 21st, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The Investigations Virtual Conference opened with a talk by Dame Laura Cox, a highly experienced investigator who was responsible for the investigation into sexual harassment in the House of Commons. She explored the purpose of investigations and her experience as an investigator. This was followed by a panel discussion between Dame Laura, David Smellie and […]