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What is Fraudulent Calumny and can it invalidate a Will?

Karen Bower-Brown
31 Jul 2025
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Do you believe that a loved one who has passed away has been tricked into a leaving a Will to exclude you on the basis that their mind had been poisoned against you? Whilst there are several grounds upon which a Will can be contested, one lesser-known ground that may be relevant to you is fraudulent calumny.

AI at Work | What Employers Need to Know about the Legal Risks and Responsibilities

28 Jul 2025
Law Blog
Employment Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming workplaces across the UK, thereby providing increased efficiency, enhanced decision making and automation of many routine tasks. There are now recruitment tools that can scan CVs to AI through Performance Management Systems, so there is a wide range of potential benefits for employers. However, with this advancement in AI technologies, there comes legal risks and responsibilities.

Labour's Day One Employment Rights | To Be Or Not To Be?

In a recent review of Labour's Employment Rights Bill, the House of Lords rejected a provision that would have granted protection to workers, against unfair dismissal from day one of their employment - something that formed one of the foundations of Labour's pledges within their manifesto. Instead, the House of Lords have backed an amendment to introduce a six-month qualifying period, replacing the government’s original proposal.

Medical Negligence Case Study – A Failure to Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer

We settled a claim for a client following a delay in diagnosing and treating lung cancer in his late wife. Earlier identification of his wife's condition would have resulted in her receiving treatment and also not passing away when she did.

Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26: The family law judgment of the year?

Yasmine Roff
11 Jul 2025
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

On 2nd July 2025, the Supreme Court published its highly anticipated judgment in the case of Standish v Standish. The appeal was brought by Mrs Standish against a Court of Appeal ruling which reduced her financial award on divorce from £45m to £25m – the largest ever reduction to a divorce award.

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): A New Era of Transparency for Employers

In the employment landscape, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are undergoing a fundamental re-assessment. Once viewed as standard elements of settlement agreements, NDAs — particularly those tied to allegations of sexual misconduct or discrimination — are now under intense scrutiny.