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Business Services Less talk, more action: How can ethnic diversity be improved in the Scottish legal profession? Even firms committed to equality, diversity and inclusion may not be adopting the best practical steps to achieve that – they should give thought to how best to achieve visibility of role models, says Rupa Mooker, Director of People & Development at MacRoberts.
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Employment Could menopause be the new protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010? On 23 July 2021, the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee launched a call for evidence into experiences of menopause discrimination in the workplace.
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GDPR PIPL – Will your business be caught by China’s Answer to GDPR? On 1st November 2021, the new ‘Personal Information Protection Law’ (PIPL) will take effect.
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GDPR The EDPB finalises recommendations on supplemental transfer tools when transferring data outside the EEA On 18 June 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) finalised recommendations on measures that supplement transfer tools in order to ensure compliance with EU level of protection of personal data.
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Live Webinar: Employment Law Update: Diversity, equality & inclusion in the workplace
Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace are rarely far from the headlines these days, and there have recently been a number of important cases which have provided food for thought for employers. -
MacRoberts invests in its young workforce
MacRoberts is continuing to invest in its young workforce with seven trainees remaining with the firm as newly qualified lawyers in September. -
MacRoberts shortlisted at Scottish Legal Awards 2021
MacRoberts is delighted to be a finalist in three categories at the 18th annual Scottish Legal Awards. -
MacRoberts advises Hydrogen Vehicle Systems in £5m capital boost
MacRoberts is delighted to have advised Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) in its £5 million capital boost from Beehive Equity. -
MacRoberts focus on agile working and collaboration
MacRoberts is moving to prestigious Grade A offices at 10 George Street, Edinburgh, which have been designed with a focus on agile working and collaboration between people and clients. -
MacRoberts strengthens Corporate team with promotion of Gary Baines to partnership
MacRoberts has strengthened its Corporate team with the promotion of Gary Baines to the partnership. -
MacRoberts focuses on agility and flexibility to enhance the client experience
MacRoberts is finalising its post-pandemic plans for an agile working structure and placing the client experience at the heart of its strategic planning. -
MacRoberts appoints an expert Anti-Money Laundering Team
MacRoberts has appointed an expert Anti-Money Laundering team to support its lawyers and ensure controls and processes allow for a smooth client onboarding experience. -
MacRoberts ranked in World Trademark Review 2021
MacRoberts is delighted to be recognised in the 11th annual World Trademark Review.
Latest updates from @MacRoberts
- How can #ethnicdiversity be improved in the Scottish legal profession? @rupamooker explores the steps that firms ca… https://t.co/rI0tL9Vd6T 5 hours ago
- A reminder to sign up for our upcoming #EmploymentLaw webinar! Join us on 27 October for the latest update on recen… https://t.co/WTD54s8qBE 10 hours ago
- With the #furloughscheme coming to an end on 30 September, employers should be planning for furloughed employees to… https://t.co/izyKmjGNw2 20/09/2021
- We're delighted to continue our support of @fifewhiskyfest! 🙌 This is always a fantastic weekend and we're looking… https://t.co/YdPo1gCNAg 17/09/2021
- Could #menopause become a protected characteristic under the #EqualityAct 2010? The jury's still out, but there is… https://t.co/FAZmJ0YdBq 16/09/2021
- One week to go! We're looking forward to @LegalAwards next week where we're finalists in 3 categories – Firm of the… https://t.co/gX4OFc4K7G 16/09/2021
- Separation doesn't need to lead to a lengthy, expensive court battle – mediation & collaboration can help you have… https://t.co/z8L4VtZd6V 16/09/2021
- Good luck to Rebecca Cox in our #CorporateFinance team who is a finalist for Rising Star of the Year at next week's… https://t.co/svw6uUoX7s 15/09/2021
- China's answer to #GDPR – will your business need to comply with the #PIPL? Read the latest from our… https://t.co/ULjFTOdyEm 15/09/2021
- Have you signed up for our upcoming #EmploymentLaw webinar? Join us on 27 October for the latest update on recent c… https://t.co/jRBV9l84J0 15/09/2021
- With online Employment Tribunals here to stay, we can support your business by delivering a mock virtual ET hearing… https://t.co/bCqNdzH7vf 14/09/2021
- In June, the European #DataProtection Board finalised recommendations on measures to supplement transfer tools to e… https://t.co/RcIMrYqyiA 14/09/2021
- We're looking forward to next year's @fifewhiskyfest already! Always a great event, showcasing the best whisky prod… https://t.co/I7U9C2rm60 13/09/2021
- The National Data Strategy Forum is said to be the UK's route to becoming the world's number 1 destination for data… https://t.co/VRzqyVX4Gw 13/09/2021
- The #Insolvency Service has announced that the temporary provisions introduced in June 2020 to protect UK businesse… https://t.co/spABht7FVH 10/09/2021
