News 6 August 2025

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 becomes law with phased implementation

Kate Wyatt looks at what the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 means for employers, and the steps they should be taking to prepare

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Insights 31 July 2025

From ideas to impact: Legal essentials for Scotland’s tech sector

Scotland’s tech sector is surging - Alastair Smith explains why early legal advice is key to turning innovation into lasting success

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Insights 28 July 2025

WhatsApp exchanges may form legally binding contracts

Michael Kitson warns contractors and developers negotiating contracts not to presume text messages and those sent via messaging apps are not legally-binding

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Insights 24 July 2025

Can employers assess employees before consulting on redundancy?

Carla Codona considers a ruling that sheds light on fairness in redundancy processes involving early employee assessments

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Insights 22 July 2025

Whose risk is it anyway? The high stakes of site condition clauses

Michael Kitson considers how a dispute over contractual clarifications in a £60m construction project became a cautionary tale in risk allocation

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News 16 July 2025

Employment Rights Bill - Government Roadmap and anticipated timeline

James Siwela reviews the recently published roadmap setting out the proposed implementation schedule for the Government’s Employment Rights Bill

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News 14 July 2025

Succession in farming: Planning is not just about inheritance tax

In today’s Scotsman, Leanne Gordon encourages farming families and businesses to plan for the future - either to the next generation or new owners or tenants

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Insights 11 July 2025

Food for thought - the pitfalls of improvised Wills for families and charities

In the latest issue of Lindsays Life, Partners Helen Kidd and Lynsey Kerr highlight the pitfalls of an improvised Will and the consequences for families and charities

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Insights 10 July 2025

Contractual flexibility clause defeats lorry driver’s claim for additional pay

Christine Jamieson explores a case underscoring the need for clear contracts and the limits of implied pay obligations

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News 7 July 2025

Our continuing sponsorship of DARE - Abertay's premier gaming competition

We are proud to continue our sponsorship of Abertay University’s DARE Academy, the acclaimed gaming competition, having supported it since 2017

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News 4 July 2025

Eilish McColgan is back at altitude - Font Romeu training camp commences

In her latest update, Eilish shares why she enjoys training at Font Romeu and what races she is considering before the end of 2025

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News 30 June 2025

New rules for Scottish charities – what’s changing from summer 2025

Rebecca Nally explains upcoming changes to charity regulation in Scotland, including trustee disclosure, disqualification rules, and account publication

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