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…
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…
The Clarkson Effect
Love him or loathe him, this week saw the return of Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime. Having already seen the rather unlikely face of…
Ballot Opening for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa is an exciting visa that offers Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old the opportunity to…
National Planning Framework 4 gives new support to rural and agricultural communities
The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) which was adopted by the Scottish Ministers on 13 February 2023 sets out national planning policy…
Shortage of pharmacists in the United Kingdom
The Pharmacist reports that, “Pharmacists across the UK are at risk of burnout as staffing shortages drive up locum rates, according to…
Can I protect an idea?
As intellectual property lawyers, clients from across a range of sectors often approach us with the same question: I have an idea, how do I…
Purchasing a Pharmacy
Most pharmacists spend the early years of their career working as an employee for an existing pharmacy. However, there comes a point when…
Avoiding potential challenges to Testamentary Writings
Following the death of Lisa Marie, famously the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, the validity of her Will has come into question…
The changes in Scots law that are helping sexual abuse survivors speak up and seek justice
The first week in February is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. This represents an important opportunity to raise…
Government publishes draft 'fire and rehire' Code of Practice
Following the unceremonious sacking of hundreds of P&O Ferries’ staff last year, the UK Government promised to review ‘fire and re-hire…
Key recommendations rejected following Menopause and the Workplace Report
The UK Government has issued its response to the ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ report which was published by the Women and Equalities…
Trade Marks and the importance of the right class
Trade Marks can be an invaluable asset for businesses looking to protect their brand. The subject of Trade Marks is an extensive one but…
University Intellectual Property Policies for Student Led Research
The case of Oxford University Innovation Ltd v Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd [2022] EWHC 3200 (Pat) has clarified some interesting points around…
Government consultation on holiday pay: what employers need to know.
In July 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC 21. The widely reported ruling completely shifted…
Dungeons and Dragons and Open Licences
In recent years, the roleplaying games publisher Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has made the core framework of its popular Dungeons &…