Recent case on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law
Whether we like it or not, it seems certain that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and its use is only going to increase. There is currently no specific legislation regarding AI in the UK, and the government proposes to govern it using existing law and through sector-specific regulatory guidance. According to government research from 2022, approximately 15% of small businesses have adopted AI technology, which translates to 432,000 companies. The motivation for businesses to use AI is to save time and costs and be more efficient, however, its use has numerous risks and has various legal implications, and cases are beginning to hit the courts. Read our blog to find out more.
Court decides the use of an intellectual property (IP) complaints procedure is a threat of patent infringement
From time to time small businesses will either feel the need to make a threat of legal action to a third party who they believe is infringing their intellectual property (IP), or alternatively may be on the receiving end of such a threat. It’s important to be aware that it’s vital to be sure of your case before issuing such threats as there can be serious consequences if you get this wrong. Read our blog to find out more.
Settlement agreements: ensuring finality
The Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that an employee could not bring a new claim based on matters that occurred after a settlement had been reached arising out of the same whistleblowing disclosures, as this was an abuse of process. Read our blog to find out more.
Redundancy consultations
The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms that an internal appeal against redundancy dismissal cannot repair a failure to consult during the redundancy consultation. Read our blog to find out more.
Cost of living: What are employers’ obligations?
2023 saw a rise in costs impacting both businesses and consumers. What are employers’ legal obligations towards staff who are struggling financially? Read our blog to find out.
The importance of Right to Work and Right to Rent checks to avoid the increases in civil penalties for illegal working and renting
Increased penalties apply from 22 January 2024 for employers and landlords where the correct Right to Work and Right to Rent checks have not been carried out and where it later transpires an individual does not have appropriate immigration permission. Read our blog on how to avoid the risk of penalties.
A failure to provide adequate machine guards and health and safety supervision and training results in a worker’s finger amputations
Worker has fingers amputated due to lack of safe machine guarding and adequate risk assessment, supervision and training. Read our blog to find out more.
New content on the FSB Legal and Business Hub
‘What’s New in 2024, employment, general business, tax and VAT’ (see link on the ‘What’s New’ page of the hub).