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Insights | London Newsletter

Construction – building safety and cross-border claims issues

The Scottish and English construction law landscapes share many similarities, but they are not identical and it is important to be aware of the differences.

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Insights | Data Protection

You do a fire drill, so do a cyber attack drill

Cyber attacks are a shock for any business, but they are no longer a complete surprise given their prevalence – and the devastating high profile impact in recent years.

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Insights | Rural

Community right to buy land to further sustainable development: Forthtay Limited Employee Trust v Scottish Ministers

Community rights to buy in Scotland are not a new concept, but a recent case has shed new light on how they operate in practice.

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Insights | Rural

Inheritance tax reliefs for farmers and landowners

The changes to inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs for farmers and landowners, announced by the Chancellor on 30 October 2024, will have a considerable impact on plans for succession.

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Insights | Employment

Cyber Attacks – A wake up call for employers

Cyber attacks are on the rise, with recent figures showing a 50% increase in the retail sector alone over the past year.

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Insights | Employment

When workplace banter becomes harassment: Legal insights from a recent Tribunal case

In the recent Employment Tribunal case of Mr. S. McGhie v RHT Scotland Ltd, the Tribunal ruled in favour of Mr. McGhie, an openly gay employee, in his claim against his employer, RHT Scotland Ltd for harassment and victimisation.

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