Fashion and Intellectual Property Rights
The fashion industry contributes billions of pounds annually to the UK economy. With the large sums to be made in fashion, fashion…
Copyright extension and the Little Mermaid
The original Little Mermaid story or ‘Den lille havfrue’ was published in 1837 and has long since been in the public domain. In 1989 Disney…
Buying or owning a property in a Conservation Area
Following the recent coverage of the Edinburgh home owner who was forced to re-paint their pink door, many homeowners may be surprised by…
It’s All Downhill From Here
Oscar winning film star turned Goop CEO, Gwyneth Paltrow recently made headlines following a ‘hit-and-run ski crash’ that occurred in 2016…
Mediation in Scotland: Effective Dispute Resolution
I recently represented a client in a commercial mediation where the parties were able to agree a creative solution that would not have been…
A new tax year brings new opportunities
With a new tax year having just started, now is the perfect time to consider doing some Inheritance Tax planning.
Inheritance Tax – the UK…
Dreaming of a home in the Scottish Highlands? 5 steps to get you there
From Shetland to Argyll, more and more people are choosing to move to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The Highlands and Islands of…
Protecting livestock
Spring is in the air and with holidays now in mind, people will be preparing to flock to the Scottish countryside, many of whom with their…
Hospitality recruitment challenge: options available in the UK immigration system to help fill job vacancies
As the holiday season gets under way, one of the biggest challenges for many hospitality businesses continues to be getting the operational…
Copyright in Software: What is protected and what factors should you consider?
What is copyright?
Copyright is a type of intellectual property right that is designed to protect the expression of an idea (but not the…
Food, Drink and Agriculture Update: Change is coming
Farmers and producers are facing challenges on all fronts when it comes to food and drink production. Perhaps the biggest issue is…
Intellectual Property and Business Sales
What is intellectual property and why should it be considered prior to a business sale?
Intellectual property is the name given to…
Spring Forward, Don’t Fall Back: 5 Safety Tips for Cyclists
As the clocks ‘spring forward’ on Sunday the 26th of March this year, if you were considering dusting off your bicycle and taking it for a…
Data Protection Update on Direct Marketing
Following on from our recent Webinar ‘An Update on Direct Marketing’, with Partner Loretta Maxfield and Director of Data Protection…
Dental Practice Purchases – the process explained…
Many dentists aspire to be their own boss and to become a practice principal. That might involve entering into partnership with other…
New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for international visitors to the UK.
On 9 March 2023, the Home Office announced the introduction of a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for international…
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No.2)
On 8 March 2023, the UK Government published the long-awaited second version of its Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Hailed…
Buying a Pharmacy: Sponsored workers and business purchases
Buying a pharmacy can be a complex undertaking, even more so when the pharmacy you are buying holds a sponsor licence. A sponsor licence is…
Inheritance Tax Planning for Unmarried Couples with Children
When considering Inheritance Tax planning, many people will aim to reduce the liability payable by their children. However, the reliefs…
Copyright and ChatGPT
Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT is a chatbot created by OpenAI which generates “human-like text” in response to questions asked by users…
Charitable Giving and Estate Planning – A win-win?
On an annual basis, many large UK based charities publish their accounts which show that legacies left from individual’s Wills make up a…