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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Employment Rights Bill: Key Changes to Workplace Harassment Responsibilities – Ten-Minute Talk
March 11th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In the second of this video series focused on the Employment Rights Bill, Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe discuss the key changes to workplace harassment responsibilities arising from the new Employment Rights Bill. In this Ten-Minute Talk, Beth and Mitchell discuss the following: Employer Responsibilities: An overview of the key changes that will impact employer responsibilities […]
The Lawdown Episode 43: 200 Companies adopt a permanent 4-day week; Lord Rose claims working from home is not proper work; Marcus Rashford publicly criticised by manager; and can/should lawyers compete on the BBC’s hit show “The Traitors”?
February 10th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda discuss the following: 200 companies implement a permanent 4-day week and Tokyo’s 4-day working week plans to increase the fertility rate. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a 4-day week without a reduction in pay, including the potential impact on […]