Anonymity in Workplace Investigations – Balancing Fairness, Risk, and Responsibility – IFSEA Webinar – Friday, 26 September, 9am – 10am BST
August 22nd, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Anonymity in Workplace Investigations – Balancing Fairness, Risk, and Responsibility – IFSEA Webinar – Friday, 26 September, 9am – 10am BST
The Lawdown Episode 47: Coldplay Concert Controversy; Proposed NDA Ban; and the Biting Law Firm Intern
August 5th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Emma Bartlett, Emma Sangeelee and Rachael Parker discuss the following: The viral moment the US based Tech Company Astronomer’s CEO was caught on the Jumbo screen at a Coldplay concert embracing his Chief People Officer somewhat romantically. It is reported that both the CEO in question and the Chief People Officer have since resigned. […]
In the next episode of our podcast series, Emma Bartlett, Partner, and Gabrielle Lintott, Associate, at CM Murray LLP, are joined again by Emily Kaufer, Senior Director of Human Rights and Harassment at Air Canada, to discuss the impact of bias in the context of workplace investigations. In this recording, Emma, Gabrielle and Emily discuss bias in […]
The Lawdown Episode 46: Autistic Children’s Centre Worker Subjected to Derogatory Comments by Manager, and Employment Tribunal Rules that Sighing at a Colleague Could be Deemed Discriminatory
July 1st, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Senior Associate Yulia Fedorenko and Partners Emma Bartlett and Beth Hale discuss the following: An autistic worker at a children’s centre who was subject to derogatory comments by his boss in Wrexham, Wales. We discuss the nuances of protected characteristics, and the use of certain terminology and language in the workplace. The employment tribunal […]
The Lawdown Episode 45: University of Sussex fined for not upholding Freedom of Speech; Ben & Jerry’s CEO removed for promotion of political views; Citi Bank Assistant VP settles maternity discrimination claim
April 11th, 2025 by Neha Jannath
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Wonu Sanda, Emma Bartlett, and Beth Hale discuss the following: The treatment of a professor at the University of Sussex, after she was accused of transphobia and subsequently left the University; this dispute led to the University being issued a fine of £585,000 for failing to uphold Freedom of Speech. […]
International Investigations: Protecting Your Interests Across Borders – IFSEA Webinar Recording
March 27th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar International Investigations: Protecting Your Interests Across Borders, where our panel discussed the complex and often challenging practical issues that arise during international investigations. In this webinar recording, chair Emma Bartlett (Partner at CM Murray LLP), Adam Tolley KC (Barrister at Fountain Court Chambers), Harry D Jones (International Employment & […]
The Lawdown Episode 44: Chelsea football player Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment; Luis Rubiales convicted of sexual assault after Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup win; and the US driven rollback on DEI
March 17th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Emma Bartlett, Sarah Chilton, Wonu Sanda and first-time contributor Liz Pearson discuss the following: Sam Kerr (a high profile Australian and Chelsea football player) being found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment. We dig deeper into the circumstances that led to the criminal prosecution and the context behind the headlines. We also consider whether Kerr’s […]