Drunk Employee
This guide explains how UK employers should handle situations where an employee appears drunk at work. It highlights the importance of staying calm, ensuring safety, and avoiding assumptions without
Career Advice - General 2022
Follow the Rules
On 7th June 2022, the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Bar Standards Agency suspended a leading barrister over professional misconduct allegations submitted by the Bar Standards Board. To understand why
Why do British Lawyers and Judges Wear Wigs in the Courtroom?
The history of the court dress has been a question for many. Is it simply a costume of the 17th century? Or something we only see in movies and tv shows like How to Get Away with Murder? Let’s take a
Under Pressure: CEO Resigns Over ESG!
A hot topic in the current legal press is Economic Social and Governance. A recent development in the area of ESG has been the resignation of the DWS Group Chief Executive Officer. In an eye-opening
70% of Females Affected By Workplace Sexual Harassment
The much-lauded employment business Randstad has released a public document named ‘the Gender Equality in the Workplace Report’ which found that more than seventy per cent of working females in the
When should lawyers move in house?
In-house lawyers are more than just solicitors. From providing legal advice to getting involved with decision making, they play a vital role in the operation and success of companies. Your only
Family Law Loan Controversy
On 16th June 2022 The Law Society published a report on loans that have been processed by family lawyers to fund client divorce cases. Whilst most cases proceed to a satisfactory conclusion some
Seventy-Five Per Cent Of Black Females Face Workplace Discrimination
The highly respected Fawcett Society and Runnymead Trust recently published the results of its joint report entitled ‘Broken Ladders: the myth of meritocracy for women of colour in the workplace.’ It
CEO And Chairperson Of The Top 10 US Firms
Jon A. Ballis is the Chairman of Kirkland & Ellis, who is responsible for establishing and executing upon the firm’s strategic priorities, including advancing business initiatives and client
