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Trauma-informed Legal Representation: Tips on Interviewing Traumatised Witnesses from Lawyer Turned Psychotherapist, Anjali Bonner Hughes

May 2nd, 2025 by Stuart Smith

In the next two videos in our series on trauma-informed legal representation, Associate Kelsey Murrell is joined by psychotherapist Anjali Bonner Hughes. Anjali formerly practiced as a corporate lawyer in New York before re-training as a psychotherapist in the UK. Anjali is particularly experienced in supporting lawyers both by advising them on best practices when working with traumatised clients […]

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Neonatal Care Leave Changes; Diversity Trends on British Boards; Voluntary Redundancy; Injury to Feelings Awards; Political or Philosophical Beliefs – Employment Law Matters: Edition 11

March 28th, 2025 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 are […]

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Justifying Mandatory Retirement Ages in Professional Partnerships – Show Me The Evidence!

March 19th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Scott v Walker Morris LLP, whilst not a binding authority, provides an interesting illustration of how an employment tribunal will deconstruct the purported legitimate aims and proportionality of a firm’s mandatory retirement policy for partners, and closely scrutinise whether there is adequate evidence to support the firm’s justification. In that […]

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Political & Philosophical Beliefs; Workplace Harassment – Lessons to Learn from McDonald’s; Employment Rights Bill Update and Navigating Pre-Termination Negotiations – Employment Law Matters: Edition 10

January 28th, 2025 by Mitchell Blythe

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EU Pay Transparency Regulations and their Impact on UK Based Employers: Ten-Minute Talk

November 29th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

In this Ten-Minute Talk, Kelsey Murrell (Associate at CM Murray LLP) and Stuart Hyland (Partner at Blick Rothenberg) discuss what UK employers should know about the EU Pay Transparency regulations, which will come into effect in June 2026. In particular, Stuart and Kelsey discuss: What are the EU Pay Transparency Regulations? Why should UK employers who are not subject to […]

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Trauma-Informed Legal Representation – Practical Tips for Advisers: Ten-Minute Talk

July 22nd, 2024 by Stuart Smith

In this first of our three-part series of Ten-Minute Talks on providing trauma-informed legal representation, Kelsey Murrell (Associate at CM Murray LLP) and Emma Bartlett (Partner at CM Murray LLP) explore ways that lawyers can incorporate their understanding of trauma into their practice to build trust with and better serve clients. They address: What is trauma-informed […]

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Labour’s Employment Proposals; New NDAs Legislation; Updated Guidance on Pregnancy, Adoption & Maternity Rights & Flexible Working Act Becomes Law – Employment Law Matters: Edition 8

June 19th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

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Reintroduction of Tribunal Fees?; Holiday and Leave Reforms and Discrimination on the Basis of Religious and Philosophical Beliefs – Employment Law Matters: Edition 7

March 22nd, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe

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Navigating Positive Action as a Recruiter

January 26th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

What if an employer instructs you to help them fill a role with a specific kind of candidate – a woman, an ethnic or racial minority or someone who identifies as LGBTQ+? With research consistently showing that diversity produces more innovation and profit coupled with pressure from the rise in mandatory and voluntary diversity reporting, […]

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Is It Always Obvious When You’re Dealing With A Grievance?

January 9th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

Key takeaways: Don’t dismiss an employee in the heat of the moment All grievances should be dealt with in accordance with the ACAS Code Don’t assume a casual email or verbal complaint does not amount to a grievance. If an employee raises concerns about their terms and conditions or a potential breach of their […]

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