World Whistleblowers Day 2021
June 22nd, 2021 by Stuart Smith
World Whistleblowers Day was created in 2019 to raise global public awareness in combating corruption and to highlight the importance of calling out wrongdoing. For Protect, the UK’s Whistleblowing charity, the particular focus for 2021 is on whistleblower wellbeing and creating psychologically safe spaces to speak up.
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Beth Hale discusses how to prepare for a return to the office in light of the government’s latest Covid-19 guidance and a recent decision on employees’ right to refuse to attend work on health and safety grounds.
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The Lawdown Episode 14: The Relaunch – Naomi Osaka, Gary Lineker’s IR35 dispute and the potential impact of Covid electronic test and trace rules
June 10th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
In this “relaunch” episode of the Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Pooja Dasgupta discuss: Naomi Osaka dropping out of the French Open due to mental health issues and the wider workplace implications of this story, including employer health and safety, mental health and wellbeing obligations, and potential reasonable adjustments under […]
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How to Navigate the Storm – Dealing with Investigations against Senior Executives and Founders – IFSEA 2021 Virtual Conference Video
April 29th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The tenth session was a really interesting and lively discussion about the processes, practices and common pitfalls surrounding civil and criminal investigations into Senior Executives and Founders, with perspectives from the US, UK, France and The Netherlands.
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We (Still) Need to Talk about the Office – Professional Practices Alliance Interactive Webinar Recording
April 26th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
If England’s COVID roadmap progresses as planned, stringent COVID restrictions should be lifting or lifted during summer 2021. The office and future working arrangements are dominating discussions at all levels within professional services firms. This peer-to-peer discussion aims to provide an understanding of market practices and trends, addressing topics affecting your people, your business and […]
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What’s the Best Thing About CM Murray LLP?
April 16th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
As we reflect on our 15th Anniversary, we asked colleagues and friends of the firm what they consider the best thing about CM Murray LLP. Thank you so much to Jonathan Grode, Wonu Sanda, Zulon Begum, Beth Hale, Clare Murray, David Jones, David Fisher, Sarah Chilton and Pooja Dasgupta for taking part! Happy Birthday CM Murray LLP! What’s Been Your Personal Highlight at the Firm?
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What’s Been Your Personal Highlight at the Firm?
April 16th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
In the next video celebrating our 15th Anniversary, we asked some of our colleagues and friends of the firm what their personal highlights were. Here’s what they had to say. Thank you so much to our friends Corinne Staves and Rob Hind, as well as colleagues Clare Murray, Wonu Sanda, Sarah Chilton, David Jones, Beth Hale, Pooja Dasgupta, David Fisher and Zulon Begum for taking part in this […]
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Claw-Back in the UK: Trends, Legal Issues and Design
April 14th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
In this article, our Partner Beth Hale and Associate Harriet Riddick discuss some of the key legal and practical issues for employers to consider when implementing or reviewing claw-back provisions in the compensation contracts of senior executives.
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Responding to Uncertainty: How Law Firms can Prepare for Changes to the Economy, Office Life and the Tax Landscape – Professional Practices Alliance Expert Panel Discussion Recording
April 9th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
We are pleased to share with you the recording of this Professional Practices Alliance expert interactive panel discussion on what the medium-term holds for law firms emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic and how they can prepare for changes to the economy, office life, and the tax landscape. The panel addressed issues including: The impact of […]
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Clawback and Forfeiture Clauses in Senior Executive and Founder Employment Incentive and Equity Agreements – IFSEA 2021 Virtual Conference Video
April 1st, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The second session of the IFSEA 2021 Virtual Conference was an interesting and varied discussion on the regulation, operation and best practice of clawback and forfeiture clauses in senior executive and founder employment incentive and equity agreements, with perspectives from the US, Germany, Italy and the UK.
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