Time to Look Again at Online Protection
Last week the European Court of Justice gave judgment in a case brought in Belgium by the Belgian Authors Composers and Publishers Society (SABAM).
Administration: Rangers’ fans hold their breath – but what about Rangers’ employees?
The potential collapse of Rangers Football Club is a surreal prospect for fans of Scottish football. As things stand it seems incredible that Rangers will do anything other than live to play another day. The latest from the administrators is that they are confident the club will continue "in broad terms". What that means for the fans and for the future of Rangers and Scottish football generally we shall have to wait and see; but just what are the implications for all the people Rangers currently employ?
Co-Habitants’ Right to Claim Financial Provision on Death of Partner
For some time now a spouse in Scotland, and more recently a civil partner, has been entitled to a share of his/her predeceasing spouse or civil partner’s estate. The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 provided that co-habitants have, in certain circumstances, a right to claim from their late partner’s estate.
Employment Law: Who owns our social media contacts?
With today’s array of modern communication, we now find ourselves building relationships and creating contacts on so many different platforms and channels – social media delivers once again on its pledge to influence every aspect of our lives, both personal and professional. We are creating cyber lives for ourselves with “friends”, “connections” and “followers”. But how much do we really know about the implications of our online lives? Personally, social media is another means of keeping in touch with friends and loved ones, often on a daily basis. Professionally, we hope to raise new business in the “real world” from connections confirmed online. But this new means of connecting with one another raises a looming question for professional relationships in employment law: who owns our social media contacts?
Social Media Valentine…“Be mine”… or my employer’s?
Of the 366 days in 2012, today is arguably the day when personal relationships are at the forefront of our minds. How many of us woke up today hoping for that all-important surprise Valentine? In days gone by we would wait for the postman with bated breath, knowing that he was our best chance for that Valentine’s Day message. But now, have you checked your Facebook? What about Twitter? Could one of your followers have taken a shine to you? And have you thought about LinkedIn? Might that new contact you met at last week’s networking lunch fancy a dinner date sometime?
Working Overseas? - What you should know
It is a sign of a progressive and dynamic economy that employees are increasingly mobile and travelling to work in locations around the globe. That is to be welcomed by everyone. In return for being prepared to travel, employees can expect generous salary packages, allowances and benefits which are often far more attractive than what is available locally or in the North Sea. What is not so widely publicised is that with the advantages of overseas contacts, there are also significant drawbacks.
Powers of Attorney - Your Solicitor's Role
Concerns regarding unscrupulous Attorneys hit the headlines today following an investigation by the Mental Welfare Commission
Minimum Alcohol Pricing in Scotland
The European Commission has been reported as having told the Scottish Government “that there was no reason the [Scottish Government's minimum alcohol pricing] policy would be at odds with EU law if key conditions were met".
b+m Annual Family Law Conference 2012
The programme for this year's Family Law Conference has now been finalised and will be taking place on Monday 19th March 2012 at Perth Race Course for the second consecutive year.
More on minimum alcohol pricing
Jim McLean comments as more is revealed regarding the minimum alcohol pricing.
"A minimum unit price law will affect (indirectly) trade between member states (EU Directorate Internal Market and Services) and will be a health measure (EU Directorate General Health and Consumers)."
