A legal hearing is due to settle an argument over short-term letting regulations, writes KATIE CORRIGAN Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream, is among the most instantly recognisable works of art, and visual shorthand for pain, anguish, and indeed a whole host of negative feelings. For some of us it may embody our current state of […]
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Privacy standards facing more upheaval
Will changes to UK data protection law reduce commercial costs and boost economic growth? asks SEAN MORRIS An updated Data Protection and Digital Information Bill has been introduced into Parliament aimed at positioning post-Brexit UK as a desirable base for digital economy businesses. Time will tell whether these changes will impact positively on the economy […]
Lease law facing a modern makeover
Aspects of the leasehold market are being reviewed Changes are being recommended to a peculiar Scottish legal term, says ELOISE ROBB Question: a tenant signs a commercial lease, in Scotland, for a 5-year term. The commencement date is 1 January 2020 and the end date 31 December 2025. When does the lease end? Answer: Maybe […]
Keep tight control over links in the chain
Components such as microchips are in short supply (pic:Sahand Babal) Supply chain disruptions should be part of any company’s contract agreements, write LOUISE HAMILTON and ALLAN REID The pandemic may be passing, but supply chain issues persist. Port disruptions, component shortages, on-going quarantine restrictions, record freight rates… the list goes on. And just as Covid-19 […]
Transparency rule puts owners to the test
Non-compliance with new legislation on property and land ownership can prove costly, says SCOTT PATERSON As everyone in business knows there is no hiding place from regulation, and with each passing year it becomes more important to keep on top of what is required to ensure compliance. Running even the simplest business today is challenging […]