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In the emerging digital age, companies are increasingly using and developing pricing algorithms to help them determine prices on a near real-time basis. In this article, the Regulation and Markets team considers how the use of these algorithms can impact competition, with a particular focus on the hotel online booking sector.
In the recent case of R (Montaño) v London Borough of Lambeth, the High Court emphasised the importance of public authorities and their legal advisors having candour and cooperation at the forefront of their minds and actions from the outset and throughout judicial review proceedings.
Yaser Razouk explores the ongoing practical and legal challenges faced by sporting governing bodies and individuals alike regarding concussion management.
In uncertain times, it is crucial to consider your own succession planning. The best strategy involves being organised, taking advice, and reviewing that advice constantly. Keith McLaren outlines what you need to know.
First published in The Sunday Times' The Business.
Since 2007, schemes for development have been available for renewable development projects on crofts or common grazings. This guide outlines the details of these schemes and highlights the necessary legal requirements when seeking approval from the Scottish Land Court.
With Scotland's ambitious target to achieve a 75% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2030 appearing unachievable, decarbonisation is pulled into focus.
First published in The Sunday Times' The Business.
The judgment in James Waste Management LLP v Essex County Council provides insights into contract modifications and how these may be considered against Regulation 72.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently released the first update to the Corporate Governance Code since 2018. Here we’ve summarised what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Companies House has announced that its fees will increase on 1 May.
This short note by Christina Sinclair, Senior Professional Support Lawyer in our corporate team, sets out details of the new fees.
Rural landowners and businesses may be considering diversifying their offerings in order to grow – if this includes alcohol it is critical to understand the alcohol licensing requirements you may be subject to.
Extended version of an article originally published in Scottish Land and Estates (p.42).
Battery energy storage systems are critical for the future of renewable energy but they come with their own challenges, particularly when it comes to access.
First published in Energy Voice.
In this article, we focus on the new measures implemented in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) to hold organisations to account and the extent to which those measures are interlinked with ESG considerations.