MacRoberts Live Legal Updates

In this podcast Amina Amin, a Solicitor within MacRoberts' IP, Technology & Commercial team, speaks to Jawad Khursheed, CEO of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), about the future of clean energy.During this session, Amina and Jawad discuss:The inception of HVSThe driving force behind Jawad's passionWhat's in store for the futureVisit our website to find out more: www.macroberts.comFollow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this podcast (recorded on 20 June 2023), Neil Kelly, Head of Construction at MacRoberts, is joined by Adjudicator and Barrister, Tony Bingham.2023 marks 25 years since the coming into force of The Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996. During this episode, Neil and Tony discuss:The impact of the Act on the construction sectorThe process of adjudicationJurisdictional challengesUse of legal and other expertsThe impact of lawyers and claims consultants in adjudicationThe quality of adjudicatorsThe psychology of the decision makerThe enforcement of adjudicator decisionsVisit our website to find out more: www.macroberts.comFollow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In this podcast, Calum Lavery, a Solicitor within MacRoberts' IP, Technology & Commercial team, is joined by Neil Carden, CEO of Forth Point, and Ian Laing, Solicitor at Lombardi Associates, to discuss the use of data in elite sport.Topics discussed during this podcast include:How is data used by elite sports teams and athletes?How do football clubs approach and use data within the industry?What can football clubs learn from other industries to use data to their advantage?How valuable is data collection for commercial purposes?If you have any questions on any of the topics discussed during this podcast, please do not hesitate to contact us via our website at www.macroberts.com.Visit our website to find out more: www.macroberts.comFollow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In our latest podcast, Agne Zasinaite and Katie MacLeod discuss some of the frequently asked questions about becoming a charity Trustee. Topics discussed include:The role of a charity TrusteeAdvice for future TrusteesTop tips and benefits of becoming a charity Trustee

The Sector Sessions is a series of podcasts by MacRoberts, looking at the current issues facing businesses across the Scottish economy.In this episode, Neil Kelly, Head of Construction at MacRoberts, is joined by Len Bunton, Chair of the RICS Conflict Avoidance Process, and Professor Rudi Klein, past CEO of the Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group, to discuss the issues facing Scotland's construction sector, including:The Scottish Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum, now Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV)Payment and Project Bank AccountsRetention: The current position and where are we going?Payment provisions in the Construction Act 1996The Adjudication ProcessThe RICS Conflict Avoidance PledgeQuality of Works and Payment

In this episode, Agne Zasinaite , Senior Solicitor at MacRoberts, is joined by Nicky Beach, in-house lawyer for Skyrora Limited, to discuss life working as an in-house lawyer in the space sector.

In our latest podcast, part of our 'Returning to the Office' series, we look at the key considerations for businesses in relation to flexible working.

The Sector Sessions is a series of podcasts by MacRoberts, looking at the current issues facing businesses across the Scottish economy.In this episode, Neil Kelly, Head of Construction at MacRoberts, is joined by Alan Wilson, Managing Director of SELECT and Chair of the Scottish Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV), to discuss the issues facing Scotland's construction sector, including:The formation of the CICV and the impact of the pandemic on the sectorThe impact of BrexitThe effects of the Grenfell disasterPayment issues in the construction sectorRegulation of electricians

In our latest podcast, part of our 'Returning to the Office' series, we look at the key considerations for businesses when considering making redundancies. 

In our latest podcast, part of our 'Returning to the Office' series, we look at the key considerations for businesses when bringing employees back to the workforce from furlough, changing contractual terms and conditions and planning for redundancies.

In the first of our new Employment Law series ‘Returning to the Workplace', we look at and discuss key employment and health and safety considerations for businesses as they prepare for their return to the workplace. 

In the first of our Food & Drink podcast series in the run-up to COP26, taking place in Glasgow in November, we speak to Iain Stirling of Arbikie Distillery about the production of and unique science behind Nàdar and the collaboration with the James Hutton Institute and Abertay University that led to the world's first Climate Positive Gin. 

Three months on from the Spring 2021 Budget, Julie Hamilton and Meghan Jenkins discuss what it means for the food & drink sector as we see the industry opening its doors.

Julie Hamilton discusses some of the key differences when litigating in Scotland and England. There are lots of differences between the two judicial systems. Here we focus on 5 important practical points.

Laura Roddy and Martin Kotsev look at and provide an understanding of the Scottish Employment Tribunal process and further an overview of restrictive covenants, how to enforce a restrictive covenant and the remedies available in the case of a breach.  

Today is International Women's Day. In this episode Deborah Miller and Sarah Milne look and touch upon legal developments towards gender inclusion in the workplace and a look at the challenges still to come. We discuss the gender pay gap, harassment, the impact of Covid, particularly in relation to flexible working and look at the question “why are there not more female magicians?”

Kenny Scott and Laura Roddy in MacRoberts' Employment Law team look at the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and discuss what has been agreed, principally from an employment law perspective.Topics covered include: The UK now has control over its employment laws – fact or fiction?The impact of the trade deal on UK courtsThe UK political contextHorizon scanning – specific employment rights ripe for review

Val Armstrong-Surgenor and Meghan Jenkins discuss where things currently stand in terms of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and recap on the position on homeworking as we await the imminent statutory guidance on this. We then move on to discuss the issues around vaccinations in the workplace and further, the current position on face coverings in the workplace.With the rollout of the vaccine now underway, employers and employees will be questioning what requirements there are, if any, relating to COVID-19 vaccinations within the workplace.

In this episode Karen Nicol and Suzanna Brown cover some of the changes we have seen in using the courts since the pandemic started. At the moment, court actions are going ahead, but there are a number of differences. This will include an update on remote hearings, and what is required. We will discuss the hearing itself and what actually happens and what to expect. Finally, we will look at how this has all been working and whether remote hearings might continue in the future.

Meghan Jenkins & Laura Roddy in MacRoberts' Employment Team, discuss and cover the government's new Job Support Scheme. The new Scheme, which in a sense replaces the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, opens on 1 November 2020 and will run to 30 April 2021. 

Eleanor Mannion & Laura Roddy in MacRoberts' Employment Team discuss key points surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, otherwise known as the furlough scheme together with a brief look at HMRC's ‘furlough amnesty'. We also discuss redundancy and the important steps employers should be aware of and action you can take in relation to issues affecting you and your business as a result of Covid-19

Eleanor Mannion & Meghan Jenkins discuss the ever changing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, particularly the changes from the past 3 weeks, Flexible Working Requests and Refusals to Return to Work.

Melissa Hall & Agne Zasinaite discuss data protection matters and subject access requests.

Marika Franceschi, Jacqueline Stroud and Karen Nicol in MacRoberts' Family Law Team discuss the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on family law in Scotland and the key points to consider when going through a separation or divorce.

In celebration of World Chocolate Day 2020, Euan Duncan, Chair and Head of Food & Drink at MacRoberts, is joined by Calum Haggerty, Director of COCO, to discuss the COCO brand, the inspiration behind it and the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eleanor Mannion and Meghan Jenkins discuss Furlough leave flexibility and how to manage annual leave during Covid-19.

Meghan Jenkins and Jozanne Bainbridge discuss the latest updates to the Furlough leave scheme, and issues relating to employee monitoring as we return to work in the "new normal".

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment Law team discuss the latest updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave) and what this means for employers and employees.

What should employers bear in mind at this time in relation to the health and wellbeing of their employees? Katy Wedderburn and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment Law team discuss how employers can make sure staff wellbeing is maintained when returning to work, and how they can proactively address mental health in the workplace. This podcast was produced in conjunction with Badenoch + Clark.

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment Law team provide an update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave) in light of the announcement by Scotland's First Minister on 21 May 2020. They also discuss potential discrimination risks associated with lockdown and return to work. 

As part of our Covid-19 series, Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment Law team give an update on applying the latest government guidance on Furlough Leave and lockdown easing.

As part of our COVID-19 series, Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment Law team give an update on the Furlough scheme and address the issue of redundancy.

With an easing of lockdown restrictions on the horizon, what will post-lockdown life look like for employees and businesses in the UK? Katy Wedderburn and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment Law team discuss 5 key questions about the return to work.

Marika Franceschi, Jacqueline Stroud and Karen Nicol from our Family Law Team discuss family issues arising during COVID-19 and how we have been able to help, particularly through innovative use of technology and mediation. 

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment team give an update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as Furlough Leave, and provide information what employers should be doing to protect vulnerable employees, as well as those who are shielding.

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins from the MacRoberts Employment Team provide an update on Furlough Leave provisions and summarise the key points relating to Emergency Volunteering Leave under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment team discuss the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the key points for employers and employees.

Our March 2020 Employment Law & HR Update Webinar looks at the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the workforce. With the UK Government estimating that up to a fifth of the workforce could be off sick at the peak of a coronavirus epidemic, Katy Wedderburn and Jamie Meechan consider how employers should deal with a rise in absence due to sickness or precautionary self-isolation – are you up-to-date with the provisions of the Employment Rights Act?

MacRoberts' Corporate Tax Partner Ainsley MacLaren explains the incoming changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) and the impact these will have on employees and businesses. Employment Senior Solicitor Jamie Meechan also looks at recent cases in relation to both unfair dismissal and shared parental leave.

Katy Wedderburn and Jamie Meechan in MacRoberts' Employment team take you through some recent important developments in employment law, key changes coming up in April 2020 and how businesses can and should prepare for these.