Chatham House can't have known that their event "AI and National Security: Who's Really in Control?"would take place as Anthropic both launched Claude Mythos and attended talks at the White House to … [Read more...] about AI and Defence: the role of lawyers?
Why AI will never replace good leadership (or employment lawyers)
My friend and Partner Jocelyn Paulley sent me this piece which suggests that one of our Titans of Tech believes he may replace himself as a leader in one-to-ones by an AI-powered Avatar. It is said … [Read more...] about Why AI will never replace good leadership (or employment lawyers)
Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Believe it or not, Industrial Tribunals (as they were then called) were supposed never to have lawyers in them. The idea was there would be quick and simple resolution of workplace disputes on the … [Read more...] about Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Unfair dismissal shake-up: preparing for unlimited compensation claims?
UPDATED 11 & 12 DECEMBER 2025 In a move with huge implications for UK businesses, the Government is looking to remove the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal at the same time as reducing … [Read more...] about Unfair dismissal shake-up: preparing for unlimited compensation claims?
How to square ‘Day One Rights’ with a probationary period – a modest proposal
For UK employment lawyers, these few weeks at the end of the Summer and the beginning of Autumn are the calm before the storm. Labour has promised an Employment Bill within 100 days of taking office. … [Read more...] about How to square ‘Day One Rights’ with a probationary period – a modest proposal
The Forward March of Labour, facilitated?
Labour has radical plans for employment rights. Britain's bosses so far appear to be turning a blind eye. It might cost them a lot of money. In 1998 the then Labour government issued a Green … [Read more...] about The Forward March of Labour, facilitated?