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GDPR Proposed Extension of Freedom of Information in Scotland: Third Sector and Public Service Providers Beware! On 30 August 2019, The Scottish Government launched a consultation on the coverage of freedom of information legislation in Scotland. The potential for reform in this area should be cause for concern for businesses and organisations operating in the public sector.
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Construction As you were? An important decision from the Scottish Appeal Court on Scottish collateral warranties At the end of last year, a judge in the Court of Session reached what many regarded as a controversial decision on the interpretation of a Scottish collateral warranty in the context of prescription (time bar) of a claim arising out of alleged defects in construction works. This week, three judges in the Inner House of the Court of Session overturned that decision on appeal.
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Employment Holiday pay: An update Holiday pay remains a hot topic in employment law. Here, we look at some recent holiday pay cases which employers should bear in mind when calculating pay for annual leave.
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Brexit The Impact of Brexit on Family Law – we’ll get by ( we hope) with a little help from our friends… It could be said that in family law matters, we have all become a little complacent when it comes to considering whether or not European Regulations apply to the member state we are dealing with. We have become dependent upon Brussells II when it comes to jurisdiction. This will all change if we leave the EU with no deal.
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MacRoberts celebrates 18 promotions and welcomes 10 new trainees
MacRoberts is delighted to welcome 10 new trainees to the firm on the same day it announces a raft of promotions across the business. -
The Interview Under Caution - 24 September 2019
Join us at The Interview Under Caution on 24 September 2019 where MacRoberts and Lockton will give you first-hand experience of what it would feel like to be a Director interviewed under caution. -
Charity governance: keeping it legal (and the right horse for the right course)! - 25 September 2019
Our breakfast event will provide a detailed yet refreshing and easy-to-understand overview of current developments, issues and areas of focus in charity law. -
Employment Law Update Seminars – October 2019
Come and join us at one of our Employment Update Seminars this Autumn. They will be hosted in our Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dundee offices throughout October 2019. -
Construction Seminar - 12 November 2019
Come and join us at our Construction seminar where Professor Cole will offer a valuable insight into the work being undertaken to improve both of these aspects of construction in Scotland, particularly in light of recent high profile matters such as Edinburgh Schools and the Grenfell disaster. -
MacRoberts joins Stonewall UK Diversity Champions Programme
MacRoberts is delighted to have become a member of the Stonewall UK Diversity Champions Programme. -
MacRoberts advises Macsween on domain name dispute
MacRoberts has advised Scotland’s largest haggis maker, Macsween, in its dispute with a company it accused of trying to cash in on its name. -
MacRoberts launches charity partnership applications
MacRoberts is pleased to announce the launch of applications to become a charity partner of the firm for 2020/2021. -
MacRoberts advises on the sale of Edinburgh-based Cultivate to Deliveroo
MacRoberts has advised on the sale of Cultivate Software Limited, an Edinburgh-based software consultancy business, to international food delivery operators Deliveroo. -
MacRoberts awarded Service Supplier of the Year by Terumo Aortic
MacRoberts is delighted to be awarded Service Supplier of the Year by Terumo Aortic. -
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- ICYMI: Read the latest from Neil Kelly on the latest decision from the Scottish Appeals Court in relation to a Scot… https://t.co/N66U7FlB5g 16/09/2019
- While #Brexit continues to cause uncertainty for businesses, @marikaflawyer looks at the impact a #nodeal Brexit wo… https://t.co/oRmKlQ6vZu 16/09/2019
- Good luck to our team taking part in @thekiltwalk in #Edinburgh today, supporting our fantastic #charity partner… https://t.co/yijXN9Gq88 15/09/2019
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