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The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 is going to change the way that individuals and unincorporated organisations can pledge their assets. Peter Alderdice, considers the restrictions that apply under section 46 of the new Act including the practical issues that arise for lenders when deciding whether to take a statutory pledge from an individual or unincorporated organisation.

In this article, Fiona McKerrell and Kirsty Fryer discuss some of the potential challenges which Scottish businesses operating in the hospitality and leisure sector may face in 2024.  First published in: The Scotsman 

New guidance has been outlined for judges to help them navigate the use of AI in their roles.

Scotland has introduced a new tax band. More than ever it’s important to understand who is a Scottish taxpayer and what income this tax will apply to.

The European Court of Justice ruled this morning that FIFA and UEFA’s attempt to block the creation of the European Super League was contrary to EU law and an abuse of their dominant position.

The 2023 Act, containing extensive measures to tackle economic crime, has recently received Royal Assent.

In 2023 the Scottish property market has remained increasingly changeable, but as 2024 fast approaches we attempt to predict what’s around the corner.

In the drive to reduce carbon emissions in Scotland, attention has focused on increasing energy from renewable power sources. This has encountered infrastructure and legislative challenges, in contrast with recent support for the telecoms sector.

The final whistle is expected in important competition law judgments for sport governing bodies this week.

The new year is fast approaching and with it, changes to UK employment law. We’ve whittled down those most important for you to know.

For various reasons, executry disputes are becoming more common. Stephanie Hepburn surveys the issues that arise most often and what must be proved if a case goes to court.

First published in: Law Society of Scotland

For the fourth and final instalment in our AI article series. Joe Fitzgibbon and Thomas Mackie explore the measures organisations can take to mitigate the risks and benefit from the opportunities created by AI.

First published in: Insider.co.uk

The third instalment of our four-part AI article series covers something many businesses want to know: how to avoid liability when using AI. 

First published in: Insider.co.uk

In this article, Laura Whyte and Izzy Linton from our employment team take a look at the new requirement for employers to prevent sexual harassment, and how employers should handle the unfortunate scenario where an employee makes a complaint relating to inappropriate sexual conduct which occurred during a workplace party.

An exploration of how Secret Santa can result in employment law issues in the workplace.

Scotland’s future as a world leader in offshore wind may hang in the balance without significant government action to tackle the barriers to deployment.Clare Foster and Jamie Grant feature in the Sunday Times’ The Business to discuss the current barriers in place and what role government can play in mitigating these issues

In this article, Justine McClusky discusses the best strategies to address the impact of fiscal drag.

First published in The Sunday Times The Business supplement 

In this article John Vassiliou, Director in our Immigration team, discusses the recently announced changes to the minimum salary threshold for sponsorship of a foreign workers from £26,200 to £38,700.

In the second article in our four-part series on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this instalment, we explore how to manage the data protection legal risks that arise when developing or deploying AI solutions.

First published in: Insider.co.uk

An exploration of how an individual’s actions at a work Christmas party had severe consequences.

In this article, Hamish Patrick and Andrew Kinnes from our banking and finance team, provide commentary on The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023, which when in place will arguably move the Scots law ahead of the law south of the border. Our experts test whether or not that is the case when taking security over chattels. 

With the carbon market beginning to take shape throughout the United Kingdom, we are starting to see tensions emerge around competing priorities for land.

First published in: The Herald 

In our latest article, Joe Fitzgibbon and Alannah O’Hara explore the opportunities and risks posed to businesses by AI’s rapid development.

First published in: Insider.co.uk