What is micro-activism & how can it impact the workplace, employer rights & the rights of workers? – Ten-Minute Talk
January 20th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Following the Government’s recent proposal to introduce an amendment to the Public Order Bill, which would see the rights of police extended to enable them to stop protests before they become disruptive, Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale and Partner Emma Bartlett discuss micro-activism in the workplace and its impact on rights for both the worker and employer. […]
The Lawdown Episode 27: Naomi Osaka Pregnancy Announcement; The Metaverse and the Future of Work; Storming of Brazilian Congress; Gender Neutral Brit Awards Nominations
January 19th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2023 from the Lawdown Podcast team! We are delighted to kick off our first Lawdown podcast of the year discussing our take on the employment, partnership and other legal issues behind some fresh news stories. In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda discuss the following: […]
The Lawdown Episode 26: Twitter Mass Redundancies; Ronaldo’s Man U Exit; Former Royal Lady in Waiting Race Row; and London Fire Brigade Cultural Review
December 13th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
It’s December – and that means Christmas plans and festivities are underway! But if you want a break from all of that then we are delighted to share another episode of our topical podcast, The Lawdown, where we discuss our take on recent employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories and the interesting legal issues behind […]
Driving Diversity on Boards Around the World – IFSEA Post-conference Podcast Recording
November 23rd, 2022 by Stuart Smith
What are the different approaches taken internationally towards driving greater diversity at board level? In this recording, Emma Bartlett, Partner at CM Murray LLP (UK), Pål Kvernaas, Partner at Haavind Law Firm (NO), Teresa L Johnson, Partner at Arnold & Porter (US), Wendi Lazar, Partner at Outten & Golden (US), and Carl-Frederik Hedenstrom, Partner at CFH (SE) explore the different […]
The Lawdown Episode 24: Government “scraps the cap” for banker bonuses; the long and winding road to closing the gender pay gap; and the latest hiring and firing trends
October 7th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share Episode 24 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them.
Talking Board Diversity: The Backlash Gathers Steam
October 4th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to bring you the next episode of our podcast series ‘Talking Board Diversity’, hosted by Emma Bartlett, Partner at CM Murray LLP in London, and Teresa Johnson, a San Francisco-based Partner at Arnold & Porter, exploring the key developments and current progress in bringing more diversity into the boardroom, both in the UK and in California. In this […]
The Lawdown Episode 23: Dina Asher-Smith’s call for more period sports science; RAF positive discrimination allegations; and the UK’s 4-day working week pilot
August 30th, 2022 by Mitchell Blythe
We are delighted to share Episode 23 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them.
The Greater Good; How Professional Firms Are Embracing B Corp Status, ESG & Other Non-Profit Making Objectives – Professional Practices Alliance Webinar Recording
August 9th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
There is increased pressure on professional firms to enhance their social engagement and sustainability. Thus, it is important to consider what measures professional firms should undertake to assess their impact performance on stakeholders and subsequently improve it. We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, ‘The Greater Good; How Professional […]