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Insights | Employment

The tidal wave of workplace grievance claims must be stemmed

Who could have imagined a gentle word like ‘snowflake’ could spark such divided opinion on behaviour in the modern workplace? But here’s a summary for those not following the story so far.

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Insights | Brexit, Employment

EU law in the UK: What will go and what will stay

One of the UK Government’s aims of Brexit was to restore supremacy to domestic UK law and end the special status of retained EU law within the UK. To achieve this, new laws were proposed.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector, Corporate Law

The UK’s new Subsidy Control Regime

On 4 January 2023 the provisions of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (“the Act”) came into force. This Act replaces the interim regime, based on the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which was put in place when the UK left the EU and, broadly speaking, replaces the previous state aid regime.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector

To divest or not to divest? This is a question charities need to consider

The idea of investing for a sustainable future has gone mainstream. Because of this, companies and their management are being scrutinised for their impact on society and the environment, not just their ‘bottom line’ from a financial return perspective. 

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Insights | Commercial Property, Housing

What does the New Homes Quality Code mean for developers?

A friend recently bought a new-build house. It was only after the first heavy rain that she realised that something was not right. An architect acquaintance confirmed to her that, no, the back door should not be flush with the back garden which sloped downhill towards it, and while there was indeed a damp proof course installed, it was below ground level.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector

Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill – what you need to know

The Scottish Government introduced its Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill (the “Bill”) on 15th November 2022. It seeks to make important changes to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the “2005 Act”), the legislation under which the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) was established.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector

Giving Nature a voice: How on earth does that work?

Faith in Nature is the first company in the world to appoint Nature on it's board. This article covers the legalities and logistics of this concept, how the approach could be perceived and an insight to businesses' obligations towards thinking green.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector, Corporate Law

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No.2) – What Charities Need to Know

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.

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Insights | Education, Employment

Challenges ahead for Scotland’s independent schools

Independent 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.

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Events | Power of Attorney, Wills
  • Date: 20 June 2023

Scottish Referrals Network: The impacts of incapacity

This 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.

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Events | Employment
  • Date: 13 June 2023

Club HR: Managing mental health and stress in the workplace

This 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.

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Insights | Rural

Scottish Ministers extend the deadline for registration in the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land; are you affected?

Recent 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.

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