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Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment Related Investigations: Legal Perspectives from Canada and the UK – Investigations Podcast

January 15th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

We are pleased to introduce a three-part podcast series focusing on investigations, where Emma Bartlett, Partner, and Gabrielle Lintott, Associate, at CM Murray LLP, are joined by special guest, Emily Kaufer, Senior Director of Human Rights and Harassment at Air Canada. In this first recording, Emma, Gabrielle and Emily discuss domestic violence and sexual harassment related investigations, with […]

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Protecting the Integrity of Your Firm and People – The SRA Draft Guidance on Internal Investigations

October 16th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

In March 2024 the SRA published draft guidance on internal investigations (“the Draft Guidance”). Whilst published alongside a suite of documents aimed at assisting in house lawyers in complying with their regulatory obligations, the Draft Guidance has a wider reach and is relevant to law firms and any individual appointed to conduct an internal investigation. Since its […]

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Labour’s Employment Law Reforms; New Duty – Reasonable Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment; Non-Compete Bans & Religious Discrimination in Workplace – Employment Law Matters: Edition 9

September 27th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]

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We Investigate: Key Considerations for an Independent Investigator

June 10th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

The aim of an independent investigation is to establish findings of fact. This often arises following allegations of serious misconduct, financial mismanagement, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, and regulatory breaches, but can also be initiated by an employer of its own volition where matters may give rise to serious concern. In our experience, having acted as investigators, […]

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