Blog
11 December 2024
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the first budget of the new Labour government to the House of Commons on 30 October 2024, describing it as a budget to rebuild the UK. The...
Blog
10 December 2024
Can an employee retract their resignation if it was submitted hastily during a mental health crisis? We recently highlighted that emotional incidents at work, or apparent resignations, can arise from grief or personal stress and...
Blog
6 December 2024
Scotland’s 2020 introduction of Group Proceedings allows multiple claimants with similar cases to jointly sue in the Court of Session, streamlining litigation. Operating on an “opt-in” basis, the process involves appointing a Representative Party and...
Blog
5 December 2024
Health and safety laws apply to the voluntary sector, including charities and social enterprises, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This article highlights employers’ and volunteers’ duties and the importance of balancing...
Blog
4 December 2024
The Scottish Law Commission has published a report proposing reforms to modernise and simplify personal injury damages law in Scotland.
News
29 November 2024
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%...
Blog
29 November 2024
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.
Blog
26 November 2024
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...
Blog
25 November 2024
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...
ESG
24 November 2024
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...
Blog
15 November 2024
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
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