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Reform of data protection law has been firmly on the UK Government’s agenda in recent years, and, following Brexit, is being presented as an opportunity to move away from some of the less popular elements of the EU’s regime towards a business-friendly, “common-sense-led” approach.
Learn moreIndependent schools in Scotland are facing significant cost pressures. There could be more to come. Depending on which political party succeeds in the next General Election, their charitable status may be removed, meaning an extra 20% VAT charge would be payable on school fees.
Learn moreThis webinar took place on Tuesday 20 June and explored the topic of incapacity and how it impacts on Private Client and Court Practitioners. The event covered issues and solutions relating to individuals who are incapable, alongside their families who are looking to navigate the legal system.
Learn moreThis webinar took place on Tuesday 13 June and explored the topic of mental health in the workplace. The event identified related issues around this topic.
Learn moreRecent legislation has seen a significant shift in the approach to property ownership in Scotland, with greater emphasis being placed on community ownership and public transparency. As part of this agenda, a key change was the introduction of the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land – known as the RCI – which came into force in Scotland on 1 April last year.
Learn moreWith the numbers of Scottish pupils identified as having an additional support need rising, it is more important than ever for schools to be aware of their obligations in relation to additional support needs.
Learn moreOur private residential sector has seen widespread changes over the last five years and the latest instalment is no different. The creation of the Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Act 2022 has involved amending various acts and contains a variety of new provisions. We’re here to help you navigate it and understand what it means for you.
Learn moreAdmit it. If you’re old enough to remember buying music on CD, you’ve probably given side-eye to that 20-something in the office who is "working" with earbuds in while also tapping frantically on their smartphone.
Learn moreThe Spring Budget included an announcement of real potential benefit to the UK construction industry for the recruitment of overseas skilled workers. In his Spring statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that five construction occupations were to be added to the Government’s “Shortage Occupation List”:
Learn moreThroughout 2022 and into 2023, the UK has experienced large-scale industrial action across several sectors and industries, in relation to a range of disputes concerning pay and working conditions. Action, and threatened action, in the education sector has included action short of a strike.
Learn moreIn 2002, the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act sought to ban foxhunting in Scotland, however 20 years on from this ban, new legislation has been passed by the Scottish Parliament to prevent the chasing and killing of all wild mammals for sport. The new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill was passed in January 2023, designed to end illegal hunts by...
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