
Articles

- Articles
EAT rules that a COT3 settled a related appeal, despite not being explicitly mentioned
07 Jan 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that a COT3's "full and final settlement" clause settled "any and all claims", included a related appeal, even though the appeal was not explicitly referenced.

- Articles
Third-party liability under the Equality Act: limits of ‘causing or inducing’ discrimination
07 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that section 111 Equality Act 2010 does not impose liability where a third party’s actions were no more than the context for discriminatory treatment.

- Articles
Basic awards and employer insolvency: tribunal determination remains essential
07 Jan 2026The EAT confirms that, where an employer becomes insolvent, a basic award for unfair dismissal can only be recovered from the Secretary of State if an Employment Tribunal has first determined the claim and made the award.

- Articles
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024: New rights take effect from 29 December 2025
07 Jan 2026New legislation brings limited but important changes to paternity leave where a child's mother or adopter dies, with further reforms expected through secondary legislation.

- Articles
Subject access requests: key issues for the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector
05 Jan 2026Subject access requests (SARs) continue to pose significant challenges for organisations in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector. They are often time-consuming, resource-intensive and frequently linked to wider complaints or disputes. This article shares some practical tips to help organisations manage SARs effectively.

- Articles
AI and Copyright: Updates from the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 progress statement
05 Jan 2026The DUAA progress statement provides useful insights on regulation of AI, so that businesses can proactively address risk.





