The Brief

The Brief 13: Legal Privilege and In-House Lawyers

Burness LLP — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:37:24 +0000

“Legal Professional Privilege” is the English-language, European law expression for the immunity from seizure of communications (in either direction) between client and lawyer for the purpose of seeking and giving legal advice and the defence of client’s rights.

The Brief 12: Corporate Homicide

Burness LLP — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:45:13 +0100

Pamela Couthard and Colin Hulme report on the Corporate Homicide Act.

The Brief 11: First Scottish Case Allowing Lease Termination for Dilapidations

Burness LLP — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:50:26 +0100

This episode reports on the first Scottish case allowing lease termination for dilapidations.

The Brief 10: The Companies Act 2006

Burness LLP — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:26:14 +0100

In the main these changes repeal existing legislation contained in the Companies Acts 1985 and 1989, with few having corresponding obligations imposed by the Act.

The Brief 9: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

Burness LLP — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:18:09 +0100

The new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 came into force on 6 April 2007 replacing the role of planning supervisor with that of CDM co-ordinator, imposing greater obligations on clients and removing the ability for clients to appoint an agent on their behalf. For those involved with on-going projects that commenced before 6 April and under the existing 1994 Regulations, certain transitional provisions apply. The focus of this episode is to set out the transitional provisions rather than to provide a summary of the 2007 Regulations.

The Brief 8: Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme

Burness LLP — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:41:10 +0100

As far back as December 2003, the Chancellor announced changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (“CIS”). Changes were deferred to April 2007. Now it's in place, are you ready for the new regime?

The Brief 7: Annual Leave Entitlement

Burness LLP — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:10:47 +0100

Claire Brattey reports on changes in annual leave entitlement.

The Brief 6: Using Length of Service in Pay Scales

Burness LLP — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:15:36 +0100

Employers and employees alike claim victory over a recent high profile sex discrimination judgement from the ECJ. Senior Solicitor, Claire Kennedy, explores the background and sets out what all parties should consider going forward.

The Brief 5: Changes to Maternity, Adoption, Paternity pay and Leave regimes

Burness LLP — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:14:11 +0100

Whilst new age discrimination legislation dominated the headlines, important changes to maternity, adoption and paternity pay have also been announced.

The Brief 4: Whistle Blowing

Burness LLP — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:12:50 +0100

As of July 2006, employers should be aware that ex-employees are now also protected if they are whistleblowers.

The Brief 3: Corporate Killing

Burness LLP — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:06:28 +0100

Speculation over the shape of new Scottish corporate killing laws has been growing in recent weeks. At long last, The Home Secretary has launched a new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill which will apply UK wide and in doing so, delivered on a longstanding Labour Party manifesto commitment.

The Brief 2: Dispute Resolution

Burness LLP — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:59:21 +0100

Gary Moffat reports on the difference between Scottish and English banking laws. Produced by Dougal Perman at Radio Magnetic (www.radiomagnetic.com). For more information please visit www.burness.co.uk.

The Brief 1: Noise Control

Burness LLP — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:56:13 +0100

Pamela Coultard takes a look at new regulations surrounding noise in the workplace with Eddy Winters and Philip Rodney. Produced by Dougal Perman at Radio Magnetic (www.radiomagnetic.com). For more information please visit www.burness.co.uk.