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15 March 2024
In recent months, a well-known Pursuer law firm has been active in the press in relation to claims for individuals seeking damages for illness arising out of alleged exposure to mould and dampness in rented, private housing association and local authority housing. This culminated in the announcement on 12 March 2024 that the firm intends to bring group proceedings against housing groups and local authorities.
15 March 2024
As we approach the end of March, we will reach the end of the temporary eviction moratorium. But what does this mean in practice? As we navigate the revocation of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, landlords and tenants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the upcoming changes to ensure compliance with the legal requirements.
13 March 2024
In the fashion industry, there has been a surge in the adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”), which transcends the creation of fashion and has evolved into a tool for customising marketing campaigns and refining individual shopping experiences. AI’s impact may be felt across the industry including by designers, marketers and customers. It may also benefit the industry’s efforts to adopt long-term and effective sustainable practices.
28 February 2024
With the grace period of the RCI quickly coming to an end, time is ticking for landowners and tenants to make their submission to the register. Failure to comply with RCI requirements is a criminal offence and may result in a fine of £5000. It is therefore important that you understand what these requirements are and if they relate to you.
21 February 2024
What does ‘Fire and Rehire’ mean? ‘Fire and rehire’ (also called dismissal and re-engagement) is a practice used by some businesses when they need to change their employees’ contractual terms and conditions. Clearly, the best solution in these circumstances is to try to reach an agreement with the employees or their union, but this is not always possible. In these cases, the employer may choose to dismiss the employees, by giving contractual notice of termination. and immediately offer them re-employment in the same role, with different contractual terms. Firing and rehiring practices are seen as controversial because they force employees into either accepting conditions that they have already refused or losing their jobs.
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