Blog
4 December 2024
SLC report on damages for personal injury
The Scottish Law Commission has published a report proposing reforms to modernise and simplify personal injury damages law in Scotland.
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29 November 2024
BTO Announces Record Turnover and Increased Profits
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced record turnover and increased profits in its latest set of figures lodged at Companies House. Turnover amounted to £19.575m (an increase of 6.9%), with profits of £6.371m, representing a 16.9%...
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29 November 2024
AI under the hammer
The recent sale of an AI-generated portrait of Alan Turing by Sotheby’s raises questions about using AI tools to impact art and tech.
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26 November 2024
Protected conversations and improper behaviour
Since 2013, an important tool in an employer’s toolbox has been the opportunity to have a “pre-termination negotiation” or “protected conversation” with an employee: an offer or discussion with a view to employment being terminated...
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25 November 2024
Copyright protection of artistic works: IPEC issues long awaited WaterRower decision
The UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruled that the WaterRower, despite its aesthetic and design appeal, does not qualify as a “work of artistic craftsmanship” under copyright law. The decision emphasizes a high threshold for...
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24 November 2024
BTO scoops “Champions League” trophy
Huge congratulations to team BTO on scooping the “Champions League” trophy at the Question of Sport Dinner 2024 in support of Children’s Aid Scotland. The charity quiz event was attended by around 750 people with...
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15 November 2024
Managing Workplace Outbursts: How to handle “heat of the moment” incidents
In the high-pressure environment of modern workplaces, tempers can flare, and emotional responses may escalate quickly, especially when personal stressors such as bereavement, relationship issues and anniversaries of loss are involved. It’s crucial for employers...
News
11 November 2024
BTO appoints Ian McCann as new partner in its construction & engineering team
Ian delivers strategic advice across the entire project lifecycle for a range of Construction & Engineering clients.
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11 November 2024
New voluntary Code of Conduct for directors launched
In June 2024, the Institute of Directors (“IoD”) launched a public consultation on a proposed voluntary Code of Conduct for directors of all types of corporate entity (including private and public companies and those with...
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8 November 2024
I moustache you a question – are employers allowed to ban facial hair in the workplace?
For many, the start of November marks the start of a month-long road to growing their moustache or beard of dreams (or, dare I say it, nightmares). I am, of course, talking about Movember, the...
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8 November 2024
The importance of future planning for new parents
Estate planning is essential to protect your family and give you peace of mind in this unpredictable world.
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7 November 2024
Fertility in the workplace – mental health & wellbeing guidance for employers
We explore how infertility impacts the workplace and outline steps that employers can take to create a supportive environment.