Highway Code: How to heed the changes this winter and avoid court
It is almost a year since the Highway Code was updated to improve road safety.
The changes, which were implemented in January 2022,…
Netflix password sharing ‘a criminal offence’ according to Intellectual Property Office
The law on Netflix password sharing was in the news this week when the Intellectual Property Office published guidance which suggested that…
If Santa belongs to everyone, how can he be trade marked?
Santa Claus is a beloved figure around the world who is associated with the holiday season. While many people now associate Santa with the…
Teacher Strikes: What does this mean for working families and employers?
A winter of discontent is upon us with transport, teaching and healthcare staff all supporting strike action across the country and staging…
Businesses urged to have a flexible approach to flexible working
The UK government has this week published its response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Consultation on…
Design Rights – what is possible to protect?
Design rights exist in order to protect unique features which determine how the whole or part of a product or article will look. Design…
Changes to Cohabitation Law recommended by the Scottish Law Commission
In Scotland, cohabiting couples have certain rights under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006, when their relationship ends. Scotland takes…
Scottish Government Pledges to Introduce Further Regulation on Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures
The UK non-surgical aesthetics industry is estimated to be worth over £3billion. Trends may change year on year, but treatments including…
White Ribbon Day: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November is White Ribbon Day, also known as International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women.
The murders of Sarah…
Record Revenue: is Inheritance Tax inevitable?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has been making the headlines again this year with the total amount of Inheritance Tax being paid in the 2022-23 tax…
The Autumn Statement 2022 | How the Tax Measures Impact you and your Businesses
Last week the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in a landscape where current debt interest spending is expected to hit…
The Autumn Statement 2022 | Changes to Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Allowances
The Autumn Statement was delivered to the UK Parliament yesterday by current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Contained within are the widely…
Non-disclosure agreements
Confidential information is valuable to many organisations but often needs to be shared with third parties including investors, potential…
Scotland’s Bairns’ Hoose
The Scottish Government has committed to ensuring that all eligible children have access to a Bairns’ Hoose by 2025. Based on the Icelandic…
Analysis of 3D printing and what you need to be aware of when printing for commercial use
Viewed by some as the future of manufacturing (and potentially the future of piracy), 3D printing technology is older than many people…
Rings of Power – Amazon’s Copyright Conundrum
Like many people, I’ve enjoyed watching the new “The Rings of Power” on Amazon Prime after a hard day’s work. However, as an intellectual…
How can hair be a source of discrimination?
On 27 October 2022, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued its new guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools.…
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022
The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has been passed by The Scottish Parliament and came into force on 28 October…
Struggling to manufacture an Exit?
Employee Ownership accounts for well over 100 businesses in Scotland and is said to positively impact on productivity, absenteeism and…
The four-day week: An employers perspective
With trials of 4 day working continuing in the UK, the CIPD has recently issued their own survey detailing companies’ perspectives on the…
Key Points for your commercial contracts
As many people will be aware, it is good practice for a contract to be in place for any commercial relationship. These can set out a…