Knowledge

Often when writing a will, people will consider physical property as well as any investments and sums held in bank accounts. However, many will fail to consider their digital assets – such as family photos stored on their phone, writings on a computer or cryptocurrency.

Leigh Herd examines a recent construction case that concerns the circumstances in which a collateral warranty will be considered in a construction contract.

With borders and workplaces opening back up, John Vassiliou examines the change in the rules regarding visit visas for short-term work post Brexit.

A recent appeal by a pharmacy Doorstep Dispensaree Limited was successful in reducing a Monetary Penalty Notice issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office by approximately two thirds. Ruairidh Leishman, solicitor in our commercial disptues team, explains why.

In October 2020 the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) imposed a penalty of £20 million on British Airways following a data breach involving more than 400,000 customers – a significant reduction from its original intention to issue a fine of £183 million. What factors does the ICO considers in determining the appropriate level of a fine?

Hamish Lean discusses the qualifying factors for attaining an agricultural lease in the rural sector.

Tara Davison examines the legal responsibilities of contractors in a recent case.

The Scottish Government has committed to ensuring that the economic recovery from Covid-19 is a green one. This green recovery will contribute to Scotland’s legally binding targets of a 75% reduction in all greenhouse gases compared with 1990 by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045.

In the recent case of Granton Central Developments Ltd v Len Lothian Ltd, the Appeal Court confirmed that a landlord was not obliged to provide a tenant with a supply of water to the leased premises.

What compensation are you entitled to following infringement of intellectual property rights? Ruairidh Leishman, a solicitor in our commercial disputes team, explains in this insightful article.

If you are the owner of an ageing wind, hydro or solar installation that receives Feed in Tariffs, you may be considering replacing part or all of the generating equipment to upgrade your installation – will this affect your accreditation?

In civil disputes a claim generally must be proven ‘on the balance of probabilities’ if it is to be successful. Our dispute specialists outline how to achieve this using written and oral evidence from witnesses and experts.

Parties to a lease must communicate their clear intention to end a lease on the expiry date to avoid the operation of tacit relocation. However, a recent Court of Session decision shows that less formal indicators than serving notice to quit will, in some cases, suffice.