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How to Protect your IP - Part 3
05/09/2025
One way of ensuring your company's IP is protected is to ensure that any new and novel inventions are subject to patent applications in the name of the company.
Rent controls in Scotland - a sigh of relief (for BTR, at least)?
04/09/2025
In this article, we explore the recent developments on rent controls and what they may signal for the outlook of the BTR, MMR, and PBSA sectors.
The changing face of litigation and dispute resolution – A Mindful Business Charter event for legal professionals
03/09/2025 - Burness Paull Edinburgh office
This event will showcase and bring together various important initiatives that are seeking to rehumanise the way litigation and dispute resolution more generally is conducted
Death benefit cases for pension trustees: focussing on what matters
03/09/2025
Death benefit decision making is often an underrated process, but pension trustees should be thorough and consider all options when determining the death beneficiary to avoid complaints.
Family law through a trauma-informed lens
01/09/2025
Our family law team reflects on their recent team-wide, trauma-informed training and how this will shape the way we support clients in our everyday practice
Salesforce Drift compromise highlights cyber risks to supply chains
01/09/2025
Salesforce, and Salesloft, recently announced that they are responding to a cyber security incident.
Retention reform: A potential turning point for UK Construction?
29/08/2025
Retention is a long-established form of performance security and feature of UK construction contracts. With a consultation underway, we look at what changes may come into force.
Drax Group under investigation by the FCA – what does it mean for the wider renewables industry?
29/08/2025
Our investigations and FS Regulatory specialists look at the impact of the FCA investigation into Drax Group on the wider renewables industry.
Junior Energy In-House Lawyers Webinar Series
28/08/2025 - Online webinar
A ten-module online learning programme for junior in-house lawyers looking to increase their knowledge and skills around the different stages of an energy project lifecycle.
The evolving nature of risk: Lessons in corporate resilience
27/08/2025
The concept of risk and reward is as old as time itself.
Data protection complaints set to surge: Are you prepared?
26/08/2025
The recently enacted Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces some important changes to existing UK data protection laws.
Sponsoring UK fishing vessel crew in 2025
26/08/2025
The right to work in the UK fisheries industry continues to be influenced by the changes to the Immigration Rules, however new rules apply only to new foreign applicants.
The Burness Paull Foundation supports Team Scotland and Team England in the Homeless World Cup 2025
22/08/2025
Running from 23 – 30 August in Rådhusplassen, Oslo’s City Hall Square, the tournament will unite more than 500 players from 48 countries in a global celebration of football and friendship.
Summary of Employment Rights Bill implementation
19/08/2025
Focussing on the four key areas of the Employment Rights Bill
Pre-nups: a different type of insurance policy
18/08/2025
In this piece we explore the legal position of Pre-nuptial Agreegments (pre-nups) in Scotland and answer some commonly asked questions.
Lobbying in Scotland – Getting it right
14/08/2025
Lobbying is an important function that enables industry to engage in the development of government policy.
What now for the hospitality sector in light of the changes to the UK’s immigration policy?
14/08/2025
The UK Government’s immigration reforms will have a significant impact on the hospitality sector, our blog summarises the changes.
Outer House decision challenges artificial lease arrangements in non-domestic rates relief case
14/08/2025
The Outer House refused the judicial review of a decision by Highland Council to deny non-domestic rates relief to a property leased to a religious organisation for a nominal rent of £1.
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