An employment tribunal has ruled that calling a colleague “old” over poor IT skills does not amount to age discrimination, dismissing claims brought against kitchen retailer Harvey Jones.
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Legal experts warn UK firms of rising AI risks in 2026 as regulation tightens
Legal experts warn UK businesses face growing legal and compliance risks from AI in 2026, including copyright disputes, hallucinations, data privacy breaches and rapidly evolving regulation.
The trademark dispute at the heart of the Beckham family feud
A trademark battle over the Beckham name has highlighted how brand ownership can override personal identity, as experts warn the dispute reflects wider risks faced by celebrity families.
Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134bn over ‘wrongful gains’
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134bn from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the AI giants profited unfairly from his early backing.
High Court rules forced labour claims against Dyson will go to trial in 2027
The High Court has ruled that forced labour and modern slavery claims against Dyson will proceed to trial in April 2027, involving allegations in its Malaysian supply chain.
£14m divorce battle exposes the risks of non-disclosure in complex family wealth cases
A £14m divorce battle involving the former INXS manager exposes how non-disclosure and family gifts can unravel financial settlements.
Ofcom demands answers from X over claims Grok AI generates sexualised images of children
Ofcom has contacted X and xAI after reports Grok AI generates sexualised images of children and non-consensual deepfakes.
Salvation Army justified in sacking refugee worker over ‘send them back on a boat’ remark, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled the Salvation Army was justified in dismissing a refugee support worker over inflammatory comments about migrants.
Companies face £60,000 fines under plans to extend right-to-work checks to freelancers
Businesses could face fines of up to £60,000 per worker under proposals to extend right-to-work checks to freelancers and gig-economy workers, with many owners unaware of the change.
New taxi VAT rule would hit vulnerable passengers hardest, warns lawyer behind landmark Uber case
A solicitor behind the Uber Supreme Court case warns that Rachel Reeves’ proposed “taxi tax” could raise fares, burden small operators and hit elderly, disabled and low-income passengers hardest.
AI firm Stability AI wins High Court case against Getty Images over copyright claims
Stability AI defeats Getty Images in a landmark UK copyright case. Judge rules AI model Stable Diffusion is not an “infringing copy,” fuelling calls for new UK regulation.
HMRC and BFI investigate film producer Alan Latham over £16m taxpayer-funded movie projects
HMRC and the British Film Institute are investigating film producer Alan Latham after 21 of his movies sought £16m in UK tax relief. Liquidators are probing £20m in missing film investments.
SpudBros blasted for ‘bullying’ small UK business in name dispute
Viral TikTok potato sellers face backlash after Portsmouth trader says he was threatened with legal action over similar name
Apple loses £1.5bn UK court case over App Store fees in landmark competition ruling
Apple faces a potential £1.5bn payout after a UK tribunal ruled it abused its dominant market position by overcharging millions of consumers through its App Store, in a landmark case led by King’s College London lecturer Dr Rachael Kent.
Finance expert calls for stronger government support to protect SMEs in legal disputes
Scottish business mentor Craig Alexander Rattray has urged the government to strengthen legal protections for SMEs after facing prohibitive costs in a trademark dispute with accounting software giant Xero.
