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‘Right to Disconnect’ for Scottish Government employees
‘Box, box’: Best practice when considering the suspension of an employee
‘Getting one’s ducks in a row’: What are the benefits of voluntary land registration for your farm?
‘No Fault Divorce’ – what’s the position in Scotland?
“Beyond the Boat” – Innovation programme launched to stimulate new seafood tourism initiatives
“Cutting” sick pay for unvaccinated employees – what does this mean?
“Megxit”, Marriage Story and the business of divorce
“Natasha’s Law” Comes into Force
“Protection zones” proposed under new fish farming regime in Scotland
“The Blue Opportunity” and the incredible growth potential for the UK subsea sector
“Willie’s Law” – A change in law with regard to capacity?
A cautionary tale – time limits in employment tribunals
£500m Green SME fund
10 years of Scottish EDGE: Round 20 sees a record £1.6 million of funding awarded to the best of Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent
100 years in the making – a welcome update to trusts law in Scotland
2024 Review of Qualified One-Way Cost Shifting
2024 will be a busy year for immigration law
30 new affordable homes for Midlothian
A Blueprint to net zero
A Brave New World – Exeter Chiefs’ rebranding distinguishes between the brand name and brand image
A brief review of the Housing (Scotland) Bill
A busy week for immigration law – a roundup of this week’s major changes
A clear look at Scottish Social Landlords’ repairing obligations for windows
A different kind of Christmas advert
A different type of Divorce Day in 2023
A Human Rights Bill for Scotland – new government consultation
A lease by any other name will still be a lease
A New Way for Families?
A return to the Court room for Child Welfare Hearings in Scotland
Accidents abroad
Adoption Week Scotland – 23rd November to 1st December
Adoption Week Scotland: Why do step-parents choose to adopt?
Advertising Standards Authority publishes new guidance on “Cryptoassets”
AI and copyright: protecting creativity
Airlines issued reminder of consumer law obligations and expectations
Alcohol advertising in Scotland – an uncertain future
All that glisters…
Alternatives to visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route
Amey JV successfully enforces adjudication decision
Appeal for Scottish crofting land to be preserved.
Applying Fair Pay principles in procurement decisions
Are changes afoot for surrogacy law in Scotland?
Are unmanned submarines key to reduction of shipping emissions?
Artists leading the fightback against the proliferation of AI
As UK Government cuts reporting regulations for thousands of SMEs, what are the employment law knock-ons?
Attracting and retaining talent with a changing population dynamic
Avoid creating undue financial pressure on construction and engineering contractors through aggressive amendment of standard form payment provisions
Banksy’s complicated relationship with Intellectual Property
Being social? What’s happening with your personal data?
Beware of additional deal time for notifying under The National Security and Investment Act
Beyond COP26- Accelerating the pace of decarbonising Scottish homes and buildings
Bidding prospectus launched for Green Freeports in Scotland
Brand protection in sport: knowing when to take action, and when not to
Brute force majeure
BSI guidance on menopause and menstruation
Budget 2021 – National Living Wage set to rise
Budget 2021 – New visa routes to be launched in 2022
Budget 2021: will Tonnage Tax reforms offer a boost to registry rate?
Business Improvement Programme launched for Scottish seafood businesses
Byte-sized Brexit: The future of UK-EU data adequacy
Calls for a right to paid leave where a miscarriage is suffered within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy
Can a dismissal be fair when there has been no hearing in front of the decision maker?
Can a slogan be registered as a trade mark?
Can employers use agency workers during industrial action?
Can you trust your trustees? Understanding fiduciary duties
Carbon offset. If it looks like an illusion, it is
Carbon offsetting and “greenwashing” – a cautionary tale?
Case law update – Hill vs Angus Council – Falling down is not always someone else’s fault
Case law update – Slater v McNelis – employer’s liability
Case law update: Davie v Powerteam Electrical Services (UK) Ltd and Another [2023] CSOH 94
Case study: Edinburgh games developer provides the perfect Incentive
Case study: Phox Water
Catch me if you can…
CBI boss calls for relaxation of immigration rules to boost growth
Change to marriage laws causes disparity between Scotland, and England and Wales. Is Scotland behind the curve regarding popular opinion?
Changes to right to works checks from 1 October 2022
Changes to the Electronic Communications Code
Charity Commission to investigate concerns over Trustees of Captain Sir Tom Moore foundation
Child Inclusive Mediation – taking a child-centred approach
Children’s Mental Health Week (6th-12th February)
Claiming for compensation as a secondary victim
Clyde Munro boosts war chest with £25m sustainable linked funding.
Colin v Cuthbert – the final slice
Collateral Warranties – Check Your Policy Before and After you Sign
Collateral warranties – key 2024 updates
Comments, offensive to some, made by a council employee outside of work could not justify dismissal.
Company liable for negligence…at a pinch
Competition and Markets Authority publishes Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order (VABEO) guidance
Confirmation of visa ban for care worker dependants
Conserving, restoring and enhancing biodiversity: application of Policy 3 of NPF4
Construction insolvencies put contracts to the test
Consultation – Road safety in Scotland
Consultation on a ‘Domestic Abuse Register’ to take place in Scotland
Continued increase in job recruitment in Scotland
Contracts – why they are important
COP26 and sport – small gains for big impact?
Copyright protection beyond the author’s lifetime
Corporate governance – offering meaningful participation for investors in an ESG world
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill: What does it mean for landlords?
Court casts doubt on procedure for challenging non-statutory age assessments
Court clarifies local authority duties re temporary accommodation for homeless people
Court of Justice of the European Union delivers significant opinions for sporting competitions
Courting Greener Actions – a new initiative for court users in Scotland
Covid-19 right to work check concession extended
Covid-19 vaccinations to be compulsory for health care workers in England
Create Construction administration shows real risk to projects
Crofting Regulation shown to have its limits in the Isle of Harris
Damages for personal injury and services rendered
Date announced for full implementation of new UK subsidy control regime
Dealing with damp and mould in social housing
Dealing with volatile materials costs in construction contracts
Dealmakers 2023
Debunking family law myths – a trainee’s view
Definition of woman in the Equality Act 2010 includes Gender Recognition Certificate holders
Developers commit to making their Scottish buildings safer
Did separated parents get the Christmas presence they were looking for?
Did your Easter holidays not go quite to plan?
Dishonest Eviction
Divestiture approved by the CMA, after JD Sports ordered to sell Footasylum
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Scotland?
Do you know your NFTs?
Economic prosperity in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles targeted by new £100m “Islands Growth Deal”
Economic report details a 5% rise in UK salmon sales
Ed Sheeran and the blurred lines around copyright infringement claims
Employee burnout: causes, costs and cures
Employees going through the menopause – what should employers be mindful of?
Employees in Wales could be fined for going to work
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023
England and Wales get ready for no-fault divorce – but what are the grounds for divorce in Scotland?
Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of Scotland’s homes
Ensuring fishing assets are ship-shape for funding and succession
Environmental, Social and Governance – what does it mean for Social Landlords?
Ethics and sustainability are important contractual factors
Even charities are at risk of serious cyber attacks and data protection liabilities
eVisas: Further changes ahead of biometric residence permits expiry deadline
Expansion of Hong Kong BN(O) visa route confirmed
Exploring IR35 and tax status in sport
Extension to administration: don’t take it for granted
Facebook, Inc (now Meta Platforms, Inc) and Giphy, Inc Merger – the CMA orders divestiture as part of final order
Family Mediation Week – the benefits of family mediation. Watch our new video
Family visas: What do the new financial requirements mean for me?
Fashion “green” claims to be investigated by the CMA
Feeling, hot, hot, hot – what is the legal maximum temperature for an office?
Final statements revisited – when is a valid Final Account Statement not conclusive evidence of the sum due?
Flexible working requests and remote working
Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS) – Request for Information Launched
Fly-tipping: A blight on Scottish agricultural land
Fraud in personal injury claims
From civil partners to a married couple – upcoming changes
Funding approved to prevent homelessness by Scottish Government
Further changes to employment law announced
Further support for Scotland’s coastal communities
Future Offshore Wind Scenarios (FOWS) and the path to Net Zero
Generative AI in the workplace
German Doner Kebab plans to open 78 new restaurants this year
Getting better with age? Avoiding discrimination in recruitment
Glasgow Tech Week – is it worth the risk for technology businesses to use legal templates?
Glasgow Tech Week – Tackling tech talent shortages
Glasgow Tech Week – the rise of the technology B-Corp
Glasgow Tech Week – understanding share options
Golfers v the PGA European Tour: Participation in LIV – out of bound
Green Freeports in Scotland – a decision
Green Freeports: local impact, global opportunity (including video)
Green hydrogen plan for Orkney terminal
GreenOffshore Tech: SMEs encouraged to apply to the first call for proposals by 6 July 2022
Growing your business: Top tips for getting ready for investment
Guidance given to employers when considering expression of protected beliefs
Guidance issued for healthcare professionals who can now issue fit notes
Harboured ambitions for Scotland’s maritime infrastructure
Harper Macleod advises on fan ownership transactions for St Mirren and Greenock Morton
Head over handlebars for cycling
Hedging your bets – RSLs approach to managing interest rate exposure
Hello, goodbye? The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – what does it mean for the future of UK Employment Law?
Helping launch Scotland’s ambitions in Space
Hiring for the future in the renewables sector
HMRC recovers £26.5 million in fraudulent furlough claims
Home Office ramps up enforcement action on illegal working
Home Office U-Turn keeps mixed-nationality families guessing
Hong Kong BN(O) visa route to be extended
Hospitality sector ‘tipped’ for growth
Housing (Scotland) Bill 2024
Housing Associations working with Scottish Government to tackle climate change
Housing Infrastructure Fund
How do I arrange child contact as a separated parent?
How renewable is renewable? Repurposing wind turbines for the future
How should a property be divided when you divorce or separate?
How should employers navigate stormy weather?
How should I prepare for my first meeting with a family lawyer?
How the Transport Act 2019 changes parking rules
How to get your “Get” in Scotland?
How to sponsor Chefs as Skilled Workers
Illegal cartel activity provisionally found in the construction industry
Immigration Health Surcharge increase imminent
Increased aquaculture regulatory role for SEPA
Increased investment in Scottish commercial property
Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing round formally launched
Interim guidance for social landlords during the review of the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post 2020 (EESSH2)
International Surrogacy – do I need legal advice?
International Women’s Day – Should the term “chairman” be replaced?
International Women’s Day – Wonder Woman v Wonder Mum
Introduction of Carer’s Leave is a positive step
Investment in Scotland booming
Investor visa route closed with immediate effect
Is a rise in “reshoring” for UK manufacturing on the horizon?
Is Amazon’s physical store rollout a sign of things to come?
Is immigration a solution to the UK’s inflation challenge?
Is it the opening act or final curtain for commercial tenants in rent arrears?
Is it time up for ‘mouse movers’?
Is it worth the risk using legal templates?
Is Taylor Swift a threat to net zero?
Is the gender pay gap improving?
Is the rise in e-scooters an accident waiting to happen?
Is the UK edging closer to a four-day working week?
Is the UK’s grid capacity threatening progress towards climate targets?
Is there such a thing as a good divorce?
Is Valentine’s Day the start of divorce season?
It’s Family Mediation Week 2023
It’s an emergency! A guide to ‘time off for dependants’
Joe Biden’s decision to run again shines a light on age discrimination
Join us at SHREC to discuss the opportunities for Scotland’s ports and harbours
Join us to celebrate the opportunities in our marine economy
Judges are not akin to employees of Scottish Government
Judicial review – Scottish football’s Articles of Association analysed (again) by the courts
Just and equitable winding up – a question of interest
Just desserts in product recall
Kellogg’s to allow staff time off for fertility treatment, menopause and miscarriage
Labour’s first month signals direction of immigration policy
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: What are your rights when your landlord wants to grant options for renewable energy development?
Latest list of employers named and shamed for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage
Liability in roundabout accidents: A Scottish legal perspective
LIBOR Cessation – the clock is ticking for PPP projects
Life as a Fixed Seat Family Law Trainee Solicitor
Local authorities given flexibility to operate their own bus services
Long-Covid: can it be a disability?
Lujo Properties Ltd v Gruve Ltd: Why an undelivered pre-irritancy notice cannot be relied on
Luxury brands take significant steps forward in anti-counterfeiting
Major reforms in employment rights announced by UK Government
Making claims against untraced or uninsured drivers
Managing long-term sickness absence
Managing the legal costs of divorce and separation
Market financial pressures create uncertainties for buyers of construction and engineering services
Maternity entitlements and self-employment – what’s the difference?
Mediation – a thoughtful way forward
Menopause Awareness Day 2023 and beyond – How can employers support menopausal employees?
Menopause will not become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it can help nurture them
More technology funding
More than £13m in grant funding awarded as the Marine Fund Scotland is now fully committed for the year 2022-23
Musk’s first act as Twitter boss isn’t social
My top five lessons from five months as a Trainee Solicitor
My top three tips for completing your application in the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land
National Divorce Day
National Minimum Wage and other rates increases announced for 2023/24
National Minimum Wage rates for 2024 announced
Navigating challenges: Addressing skills shortages in Scotland’s marine economy
Navigating disputes: Finding a resolution through mediation
Navigating the shifting legal landscape: An overview of key employment law changes coming up in 2024
NEC4: Keeping up to date for 2023
Net migration at record levels
Net Zero – Can the housing sector beat Scotland’s target or more hot air?
New case law conceived in respect of parental orders
New duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment of employees
New families: the winds of change
New figures show the extent of sexual harassment for women in the defence sector
New freedoms for people experiencing homelessness
New IOC transgender guidelines delayed until 2022
New law to protect staff tips
New measures introduced to further strengthen the Woodland Carbon Code
New rules for Ukrainian nationals
New Scottish Procurement Policy note in respect of the implementation of “Fair Work First”
New Subsidy Advice Unit opens for business
New support opportunities for Life Sciences and Technology firms in Highlands & Islands
New UK visa requirement for Colombian nationals
New Year, new guidance on taking a children’s human rights approach published
Notices have to be better than your best guess!
O Christmas Tree … another case of personal injury fraud
Off-payroll working rules and what may tip a service provision agreement into an employment relationship
Offshore wind workers concession extended
Once, Twice, Three Times An Adjudication.
Only Westminster has the power to authorise a second Scottish Independence referendum
Oops! Au-dit Again: The ICO’s new data protection audit framework
Opening the barn door for wider rights to recover property?
Our roundup of Glasgow Tech Week 2024
Over £3m awarded in latest round of funding from Marine Fund Scotland (MFS)
Parental disputes – How do the Courts decide if a child is to receive Covid-19 vaccines?
Parental responsibilities and rights in Scotland
Peak season hiring in the hospitality sector: international students
Personal liability for acts of discrimination – a reminder
Placemaking and sustainability at the heart of Edinburgh City Plan, and holiday let investors should take note
Plans unveiled to make the right to request flexing working a day one right
Ports, harbours and environmental information – a key decision by the Scottish Information Commissioner
Positive changes for business visitors to the UK
Positive changes to unmarried partner definition
Potential pitfalls of employee monitoring
PPP Projects Handback – what can we learn from projects reaching handback?
PPP/PFI Projects Handback
Priced out
Prime Minister announces plans for new UK-India visa deal
Priority visa processing reintroduced
Promoting Green Credentials in advertising
Protecting workers – Case involving Kenyan workers can be heard in Scotland
Pulling Back the Curtain on Title Conditions
Quality Homes and further clarification of NPF4 following Miller Homes Ltd v Scottish Ministers
Ramadan: What it means to me
Read our report on Scotland’s two new Green Freeports – an empowered opportunity
Real Living Wage
Recent contact action highlights importance of legal and medical advice in surrogacy cases
Recent developments in qualified one-way cost shifting (QOCS)
Red Bull gives Aston Martin wings
Reduction to your CGT annual allowance approaches
Reflections on the Levantarse Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship Conference
Regulating artificial intelligence: The EU AI Act
Relocating to Scotland: Immigration considerations
Relocation of children – what test is applied in a dispute?
Remember, remember the fifth of November
Renewables giant eyes £12bn investment in Scotland with latest ScotWind offshore bids
Rent Controls under the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2024
Replacing Revenue and Customs Brief 12 (2020): VAT early termination fees and compensation payments
Report calls for £4bn Scottish ports investment
Research shows renewable energy transition is the best investment
Right to request Flexible Working from day one
Right to work checks and the new civil penalty regime
Right-to-work checks to be introduced for substitute drivers of Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats
Rise in regears in the office sector can be a win-win-win for occupiers and landlords (and advisers)
Road Safety Week – 19 to 25 November 2023 by Brake, the road safety charity
Ryanair boss calls for relaxation of work restrictions for EU nationals
Sacked via Zoom: US Firm dismisses 900 staff on a single call
SBHA secures new loan facility
School holidays and parental pressures: Ways to communicate when the conversation breaks down
Scotland selected as host country for the 2024 Global Seafood Alliance “GOAL” conference
Scotland’s Labour Market: People, Places and Regions – Statistics from the Annual Population Survey 2020/21
Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain estimated to triple in size by the end of 2030
Scotland’s green hydrogen opportunity
Scotland’s housing crisis – what does it mean?
Scottish Budget 2022 – 2023: Funding to deliver sustainable rural and island communities
Scottish commercial property market showing its resilience
Scottish developers to benefit from share of £160m investment in offshore floating wind infrastructure
Scottish Edge Round 21 Awards
Scottish EDGE Round 22 winners
Scottish EDGE24 Winners
Scottish Government consultation on a Strategy for Older People
Scottish Government proposes LBTT relief incentive for Green Freeport investment
Scottish Ministers publish the Annual Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland 2020-21
Scottish projects receive UK government investment
Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme for Ukrainians paused
Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy – iterative review process: call for evidence
Self-driving cars – is artificial intelligence the new driver on our roads?
Selling a dental practice – exploring a sale to an existing associate
Separation & divorce – the importance of thinking ahead financially in challenging times
Sexual and third-party harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment in the spotlight
Shopping around: Is the Scottish retail sector reacting to changing behaviours?
Should I put an Advance Directive in place?
Should there be a Hippocratic oath for family lawyers? First, do no harm
SHR and OSCR update Memorandum of Understanding
Significant changes to Skilled Worker route from 4 April 2024
Significant consumer rights decision on rejection of goods
Significant plans announced to cut net migration
Simplifying intercountry adoption: new immigration rules published
Sir Mo Farah’s admission shines light on survivors of child trafficking
Six tactics to help businesses operate during EURO 2024
Six tactics to help businesses operate during the World Cup
Skills shortages – have your say
Spring SOLAR Conference 2024 – a summary
Start up investment in line for record year
Stats show shift on Scotland’s shopping streets
Step 2: ensuring sums paid (promptly!) to the main contractor flow down quickly and undiluted to source
Stop, collaborate and listen
Strategy for mitigating effect of contractor insolvency – Step 3: get the right bond in place
Subcontractor liability to employers: recent judgement highlights duty of care
Subsea cables add power to reaching Net Zero targets
Successful race discrimination claim due to unconscious bias
Sunflower oil labelling – pragmatic or a risk?
Supporting employees through economic uncertainty
Supporting the nurture, protection, management, and harnessing of Scotland’s natural capital
Sustainability Reporting Standard updated to incorporate changes proposed by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Sustainable procurement: the duty on contracting authorities to ‘do the right thing’
Take two: The law behind artists re-recording their music
Takeaways from the CIPD Scotland Conference 2024
Tales of the unexpected – when accidents happen abroad
Taxpayers urged to make full use of this year’s allowances with time running out
Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act – Repeal, Replace or Reform?
The “Banking and Finance” guide to success as a corporate trainee
The B-Corp Movement is on a mission to transform the economy
The Building Safety Act – what’s coming into force in 2023?
The Building Safety Act 2022 – what does it mean for Scotland?
The centrality of consent in surrogacy cases
The challenge of delivering Passivhaus projects using standard form construction contracts
The Dear Green Place to get Greener
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – changes at Companies House
The eVisa rollout – what you need to know
The Groceries Code: Forensic Auditing Best Practice is a major step forward
The importance of a legally valid Will
The importance of CPD and networking
The importance of taking timely specialist legal advice on surrogacy and assisted conception
The importance of technology and innovation – Glasgow Tech Fest 2023
The Investment Fund for Scotland – a catalyst for success
The King’s Speech reveals more details of upcoming Employment Rights Bill
The latest developments in Occupational Health
The Migration Advisory Committee recommends retention of the Graduate route
The music industry’s continued recovery out of the pandemic
The new Electricity Generator Levy – what does it mean for renewable energy generators in the UK?
The new Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme: Has Falkirk Council shown us the future for Scotland’s neglected and ownerless property?
The potential risks of using ChatGPT at work
The pros and cons of ‘nesting’ – a modern approach to post-separation
The Register of Controlled Interests in Land – what does it mean for landowners and tenants?
The return of Employment Tribunal fees?
The right to know: An RSL’s relationship with Freedom of Information
The role of social landlords in making a stand against domestic abuse
The Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee post-legislative scrutiny of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018
The Shetland trainee’s experience
The significance of diligence
The significant divide between Scotland and England & Wales on the termination or restriction of parental rights and responsibilities. Is it time for a change?
The strive for equality in the corporate world
The Supreme Court judgment on Sequana – what it means for directors’ duties
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry releases its Module 1 Report on the United Kingdom’s Resilience and Preparedness
The use of artificial intelligence in the publishing industry
The Vache Farm Decision opens the door for increased rents for landowners
The value of work experience when exploring a career in the legal sector
Third party rights under Scots common law
This week is Road Safety Week
Thou shalt not pass – servitude rights on single track roads
Time to strike?
Tis the Season.. for employers to be aware of common festive pitfalls
To vary, or not to vary?
Trade unions under the Employment Rights Bill 2024
Tread carefully when responding to Freedom of Information requests
UK and Scottish governments agree on the establishment of two “green freeports” in Scotland
UK Electronic Traveller Authorisation: What is it and when does it come into force?
UK Government announces raft of employment law proposals
UK Government excludes glass from Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
UK Government proposes to legislate on striking workers
UK Government publishes new draft code of practice on ‘fire and re-hire’
UK Government suspends competition law
UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority publishes updated guidance on the cessation of LIBOR for procuring authorities
UK rejects EU Youth Mobility talks
UK sports – transgender guidance – a platform
UK Supreme Court issues judgment in holiday pay case
UK Supreme Court issues landmark decision on assessing environmental harm of extracting fossil fuels
UK visa fee increases – key considerations for employers
UK visa fees explained
UKSC rules that buffer zones around abortion clinics do not violate protesters’ human rights
UKVI publishes latest statistics on civil penalties
Understanding the discount rate in personal injury claims in Scotland
Understanding the GB Energy Bill: An overview
Understanding the risks of beauty treatments
Unfair dismissal – lack of appeal alone does not mean redundancy dismissal is unfair
Unintended consequences for women investors and founders
Unplugged: Could a ‘right to disconnect’ from work make its way to the UK?
Update on expansion of Hong Kong BN(O) visa route
Valentine’s Day – a family law perspective
Views sought on Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) draft guidance
Visa concessions announced for Ukrainians
War in the supply chain – who bears the cost of price increases?
What are Protective Expenses Orders and how do you get one?
What are the potential ramifications of not having a Partnership Agreement?
What happens if you have a road traffic accident abroad?
What happens to employees when a company goes into administration?
What happens to my digital profiles when I die?
What happens tomorrow ?
What if there was a medical procedure to separate our work and home lives?
What is antisocial behaviour?
What is Capital Gains Tax?
What is surrogacy?
What is the Scottish Government’s Fair Work Action Plan?
What rights do grandparents have in Scotland to see their grandchildren?
What steps can you take to prevent your children from being removed from the country?
What’s the Point of liquidated damages clauses following termination of a contract?
Where it all began in Europe….to where we are headed?
Where’s the the justice of Adjudication?
Who gets the pet?
Who is liable for an accident – car owner or driver?
WHO provided clinical definition of “Long COVID”
Who will inherit? – Proposed reform of Scottish succession law
Why do lawyers amend standard form construction and engineering contracts?
Why sole directors must check their articles
Will Scotland’s new Environmental Standards body keep EU standards for our public authorities?
Wind farm agreements announced for three sites off Shetland
Women’s Health in the Workplace
Worth the paper?
Wrestling with the retrofit insurance challenge
X marks the spot for unfair dismissal
Your…majesty? New direction issued on how judges should be addressed in courts and tribunals
Youth Mobility Scheme: ballot details announced
Backlash over period dignity officer appointment – what is required to pursue a sex discrimination claim?
Cohabitation – a welcome proposal for reform
Qatar 2022 and the importance of brand protection in sport
Scotland’s natural capital is an investment for the future – read our report
Update on the Scottish Covid-19 Public Inquiry – new Chair appointed
The newly-qualified’s view – Keni Carmichael
Are drivers aware of new Highway Code changes?
How will rising living costs affect me if separating from my partner?
A summary of National Housing Conference 2022
Dua Lipa’s Levitation Litigation
Procurement in the current economic climate
Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry calls for core participants
How separated parents can use technology to manage a child’s busy schedule
Love Island trade marks: the laws of attraction
A basic guide to signing contracts electronically
The why, who and how of signing a contract
The review of Scottish Limited Partnerships – what’s happened in the last four years
What an employer can do if an employee is absent without notice
Crofting Law and Family Law in Shetland
The conflict in Ukraine, and the new brands it has created
Holiday pay for part-year workers may need to be recalculated
When do I need to support my children after separation?
UK Supreme Court to hear full arguments in IndyRef2 case
Menopause in the workplace
High Court – net zero as unlawful
Lobbying and Taxis – A “Fare” System
Outer House decision on expenses
A collateral warranty can be a “construction contract” for the purposes of adjudication
UK Supreme Court asked to determine legality of Indyref2
Pride in families: 50 years on, what has changed?
Can these Private Members’ bills tackle Employment Bill issues?
When are serious allegations about an employee able to be made “without prejudice”?
Guest Insight: Where sustainability meets tourism
The Subsidy Control Act 2022
Recognising long COVID as a disability – Burke v Turning Point Scotland
How soon can I get a divorce in Scotland?
Should your charity seek incorporation?
Executors responsibilities – can an Executor be held liable after distribution of an estate?
A new Data Reform Bill in the Queen’s Speech
Non-Harassment Orders in Scotland – what are they and how do you get one?
Charges for registering property deeds in Scotland set to increase from 5 October 2020
If you build it … you better make sure you have copyright over the design
Case study: pre-existing Fibromyalgia made worse by Road Traffic Accident
The history of asbestos in Scotland & the evolution of asbestos law
Spousal Support or Aliment during a Divorce in Scotland
E-scooters – Injury-hazard or transport innovation?
Top 5 ways to spend your garden leave that won’t put you in the dog house
Can a child be adopted without the consent of both parents in Scotland?
Common issues for employers when dealing with TUPE regulations
Capital allowances in property sales and purchases
Changes to s75 and s75A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997
Can an executor’s attorney administer an estate in Scotland?
What are the differences between Scottish & English Laws of Succession?
Survivorship Destinations – what are they and how do they impact on my Will?
Duty to recover company sick pay in compensation claim for personal injury
Football injuries & the law: legal cases involving national teams, international clubs and players
Tea Break test: why employers need to allow for rest breaks even if employees don’t ask
Should mandatory DNA testing be introduced in paternity disputes in Scotland
When should a “refusal” be viewed as “unreasonable”?
Scottish courts reach exceptional decision in ‘child abduction’ case
Snow and Ice in the Workplace – The Pitfalls for Employers
Untraced Drivers’ Agreements explained – legal position for car users and insurance
Separation or Divorce Mortgage Payments – All You Need to Know
What do summer law students do?
The Register of Persons Holding Controlled Interest in Land goes live – what does it mean for banks?
Vicarious liability – what is it and can I claim?
Using immigration routes to tackle labour shortages
Employment incentives without the Employment Bill
Can long COVID constitute a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
Homelessness decision has significant implications for local authorities
UK Government issues new COVID-19 workplace guidance for England
Do I need consent to take my child on holiday abroad with me? A guide to what you need for the summer holidays
TikTok trends and the potential for copyright infringement
Tenancy update on temporary Coronavirus eviction measures
How “The Split” would differ in Scotland
The Employment Bill is subject to further delay
Agreements and their challenges
The separation of cohabiting couples
BEIS announces new Statutory Code on ‘Fire and Rehire’
“I have been invited to attend at a Children’s Panel and I don’t know what to do” – a guide to the Children’s Panel process
A concern has been made about my child to the social work department – what might I expect?
Does the P&O Ferries case fall under the employment laws of Scotland, England or Wales?
Public Inquiries in Scotland
Interpreting the new Code of Conduct for Councillors
COVID-19 update for employers
Further developments in the P&O Ferries case – a review of the Business and Transport Committee
Major changes announced to UK immigration routes
Scottish Law Commission (“SLC”) – Heritable Securities: Default & Post Default
Resignation or dismissal?
Can a worker carry over unpaid leave taken when their employer incorrectly failed to recognise them as a worker?
Can events that take place after dismissal be taken into account when assessing the overall fairness of the dismissal?
Agency workers: right to be informed of relevant vacant posts is limited to notification
Are whistle-blowers entitled to remove and retain their employer’s confidential documents?
Living with Covid plans announced – how will these impact employers?
Cryptocurrency and IP – recent issues
General procurement duties for RSLs and contracting authorities
Protecting your child’s mental health during a separation
Celebrating female entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day
Cohabitation – ‘Living Together’ in Scotland
International relocation with children / parental child abduction
Offshore well boat worker visa announced
ScotWind leasing hailed as “truly historic” for Scotland
Mediation in Child Law Matters – Can you afford not to try?
Prevention of Homelessness Consultation
Discussing the future of our peatland
Holiday pay case study: Pimlico Plumbers
Land ownership and obligations
Care workers to be added to UK shortage occupation list
Update on Right to Work Checks
Unreasonable behaviour in a divorce
What is a Grant of Probate?
Episode 3 of Dragon’s Den/ The Apprentice
Mandatory Vaccinations and the Workplace
New short-term let licensing scheme for Airbnb owners
Is a fear of catching Coronavirus a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010?
Can a requirement for staff to remove religious jewellery constitute religious discrimination?
European Court of Human Rights unable to hear gay marriage “cake” case
Scottish Government’s guidance for office working now published
Episode 4 of Dragon’s Den/The Apprentice
Episode 5 of Dragon’s Den / The Apprentice
Episode 6 of Dragon’s Den / The Apprentice
How do you deal with boundary disputes?
Survivorship Destinations – what are they and how do they impact my Will?
Self-certification period extended
What happens in Scotland if you die without a Will?
What is unacceptable behaviour in the workplace?
Wills and why you can’t disinherit a child in Scotland
New rules on Succession in Scotland – how they will affect who inherits your estate
The death of Dr Derek Shepherd in Grey’s Anatomy
Sports injuries: a risky business.
Child Maintenance after a separation
How can I register a death during the Coronavirus pandemic?
Non-Harassment Orders in Scotland – what are they and how do you get one?
What happens when a driver at fault doesn’t have insurance?
Can you divorce when one partner suffers from mental illness or incapacity?
Legal Rights in Scotland – what are they?
Termination of liferents
Cycling update: Legal requirement for children under 16 to wear a helmet
The review of Scottish Limited Partnerships – and a guide to what they are
Step-parent adoption in Scotland: what you need to know
Why a failure to consider 'bumping' on redundancy may make dismissal unfair
GDPR and Employment: do you know how the GDPR applies to your disciplinary and grievance procedures?
What are the key clauses in an employment contract?
Is the law on servitudes at sixes and sevens for property owners
Adoption in Scotland: seven common questions from those looking to adopt a child
Coronavirus: is an online marriage legal in Scotland?
5 Key Points when dealing with Pensions on Divorce in Scotland
Prepare or Repair – Schedules of Condition and dealing with a tenant’s repairing obligation under commercial leases
Working time and peripatetic workers
The defence of Automatism in Road Traffic accident cases
Notices of Potential Liability for Costs: Changes in Discharge Procedures
Coronavirus and General Meetings – Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Your financial divorce – what you need to know about Minutes of Agreement
Key provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Political Beliefs and the Equality Act 2010
Buying a house with a friend in Scotland
Furlough scheme extended to 30 September 2021
Survivorship destinations
What happens when neighbours refuse to contribute to the cost of common repairs?
To VEAT or not to VEAT, that's now an essential question
Dealing with claims by cohabitants on death – rights are not the same as for married couples in Scots law
Using competitive interviews during redundancy processes
Final Certificates – are they the last word?
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – What you need to know
What are the rules on registering parents on birth certificates in Scotland?
Force majeure and frustration in a coronavirus world – dealing with commercial contracts
Time Limits for Latent Defects Claims
What rights do Grandparents have to have contact or access with their grandchildren in Scotland?
Is it time for change in the law on cohabitation and separation in Scotland?
Cows in the road: what to do if you have an accident involving livestock
Tini Owens and the differences between divorce law in Scotland and England
In Scotland, can you change a Will after someone dies?
The big differences between divorce and separation in Scots law
Is a Separation Agreement legally binding?
5 things you need to know about Share Options
Shared Care in Scotland – why the best interests of the child should remain paramount upon separation or divorce.
Counterpart execution and electronic delivery in Scotland
Second Marriage – How do I avoid disinheriting my children?
Proposed reform to Inheritance Tax would allow siblings to benefit from tax advantage
Coronavirus: why making a Living Will can make sure your wishes are known to family and loved ones
Criminal record checks are changing with new Disclosure (Scotland) Bill
Government Contracts awarded without competition – is this lawful?
What is involved in contesting a will and dispute over inheritance in Scotland?
Dealing with pension interests on Divorce in Scotland – update from The Supreme Court
Who gets the dog in a separation or divorce?
White (Christmas) noise: copyright and those Christmas tunes
Seamus Coleman: Negligence, Reckless Play & club remedies for players injured on international duty
Surrogacy law in Scotland
Employment Tribunal considers dismissal on the cusp of two-year service period
When is a Homeowner not a Homeowner?
Best Endeavours and Reasonable Endeavours: how far do you have to go to meet a contractual obligation?
Can colour blindness amount to a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act?
Relocation in family law cases – on what do the courts place most importance?
Planning pitfalls: changes of use and planning permission
The neglected aspect of TUPE – Employee Liability Information
Flooding, water and drainage rights for land in Scotland
Powers of Attorney – when can an Attorney make gifts from the estate of an Adult with Incapacity?
Range of success fee agreements open up to Scottish solicitors as damages-based arrangements begin
Moving a relative in care between Scotland and England – the importance of Power of Attorney or Guardianship Orders
What to do if you are involved in a theme park or fairground accident
Is pay protection a reasonable adjustment under employment law?
Is there a case to be made for adult adoption in Scotland?
An employers guide to ‘Working Time’ – who do you need to pay and when?
Coronavirus: can licensed premises offer home delivery and takeaways?
What to do when frustrating party litigants frustrate the court process
Commercial leases: dealing with dilapidations
Damages for secondary victims – What constitutes a “horrifying” scene or event?
Court decision opens up potential Covid-19 claims by Scottish businesses under business interruption insurance
Turnover leases: an alternative to open market rents and their review
Duty of local authorities to provide care for the elderly – how far does this duty extend?
How to safeguard your business interests on divorce
What happens when Trustees can't agree how to distribute funds in Scotland?
Coronavirus: can Confirmation in an estate still be obtained during lockdown?
Collateral warranties – more than worth the paper, but proceed with caution
A Licence to (trap and) Kill? Important court decision on the control of wild birds in Scotland
ACAS Early Conciliation, time limits and employment tribunal claims – EC certificates
Getting to the point of liquidated damages clauses
When Taxi Journeys Turn Dangerous
Getting Scotland Moving – the inside track on Inverness' property market
Who has authority to make funeral arrangements?
Should I have a professional executor?
Gratuitous alienation: a diversion tactic?
Harper Macleod briefs solicitors on operation of new First Home Fund
Is an employer liable for a data breach by an employee?
Are contractors protected by TUPE, the Employment Appeal Tribunal gives it's verdict?
Why 'without prejudice' wording does not create a magical force field of legal protection around documents
Named and shamed: consequences of failing to pay the national minimum wage
The pitfalls of failing to complete your ET1 claim form correctly
Will UK companies benefit from end of EU State Aid rules following Brexit?
What to do if your Personal Licence to sell alcohol has been revoked for failing to notify refresher training?
Do you need to financially support a spouse or partner after separation or divorce?
Cryptocurrencies – new guidance issued by HMRC on tax treatment of Bitcoin etc
Can the law help smooth the way for a modern day Scottish gold rush?
How can social landlords sign up new tenants during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and should they?
The Bankruptcy & Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 comes into force
Family law: the changing role of fathers in residence and contact disputes
Farming and crofting: a brief guide on Inheritance Tax reliefs
Sports Clubs in Scotland: Incorporating your club
Employment Law 2019 – new rights for employees in the workplace will be rolled out
How to write your organisation's Data Protection Policy – Top 10 tips
Client centred family law – a person centred approach to separation and divorce
Removing employment benefits following a TUPE transfer
Commencement of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 Part 2 and the implications for social landlords
Inheritance Tax thresholds and Interest Rates updated – April 2020
Tax relief changes to mortgage interest on property income – what do they mean?
Temporary suspension of statutory demand provisions – what does it mean for businesses and creditors?
Succession and estate planning – dealing with company shares in your will
Coronavirus: protection from termination of commercial leases in Scotland
Why access to wind farm development sites can't be taken for granted – cautionary tales of private rights and public roads
Simple Procedure court cases: the cap on expenses
What are employers' obligations under the Equality Act 2010?
Anonymity in family law court cases in Scotland
Countdown to COP26 Glasgow – what to expect
Can demotion for gross misconduct amount to unfair constructive dismissal?
Employment Tribunal Statistics Update – what do the new figures tell employers about claims and awards?
VAT Barter in leases – what do landlords and tenants need to know?
Is it possible to disinherit a child?
Employment team at Harper Macleod secures landmark Covid-19 mask-wearing decision
The Voice and Views of a Child in Court Proceedings
Actions of division and sale – change in legislation
Redundancy – what are an employer's responsibilities and an employee's rights?
Cycling accident – duties of care owed to cyclist by car driver and importance of wearing a helmet
Paw Law: bringing a claim if you are injured by a dog
The fairness of final written warnings when it comes to dismissing an employee
Crofting Law and Succession – how to administer an estate involving a Crofting Tenancy
Considering moving in with your partner? Top Tips on cohabitation in Scotland
Covid-19 Construction Update: Impact on JCT/SBCC Contracts
Rock and a hard place – how can landowners be sure they own everything that's under their feet?
Court decision finds the key to unlock access rights to land in Scotland
Surrogacy in Scotland – what you need to know in terms of the law
Getting Scotland Moving – the inside track on Moray's property market
Why modifying public contracts can be problematic
Working in Hot Weather – An Employer’s Duties
Long-term sick leave – when can an employer dismiss an employee?
A meal ticket for life? The issue of maintenance payments in divorce cases
Covid-19 Construction Update: Impact on NEC Contracts
Can I make a Will or Power of Attorney if I am physically unable to sign?
The dangers of working long hours – employment law issues behind the headlines
How to decide if vulnerable adults have capacity to use social media and the internet
When can employment tribunals order re-employment following an unfair dismissal case?
Simple Procedure success shows courts cracking down on unreasonable conduct in litigation
Property factors update – increasing the float (and not being misleading)
Scottish court confirms that adjudication enforcements are still hard to resist
Can ambitious Net Zero plans make Glasgow miles better by 2030?
Reflections on the Children (Scotland) Act 1995
Employers' liability insurance: defending claims for injury or loss
LBTT update: liability when moving SIPP properties & duty to submit updated LBTT returns on leases
Harper Macleod action leads to Supreme Court reframing remedies for gratuitous alienations
Coronavirus: extending the deadlines on suspensive conditions
Should employees be paid for driving to and from work? ECJ looks at working time and travel
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 – further changes to Notice Periods before applying for eviction
Does your developer own your software? Copyright and the law
What does repowering a wind farm actually mean when it comes to planning applications?
Coronavirus: am I eligible for sick pay?
Flexible Working Regulations 2014
Do you know your SIPP from your SSAS?
Scottish court reform: biggest modernisation of Scotland's courts for generations
Managing the power of a PM under nec 3 contracts without resorting to 'death by Z clause'
The hidden dangers for employers making changes to staff contracts after a takeover or merger
Supreme Court gives two decisions on employers’ vicarious liability
Domestic Violence Solicitors – Scottish Paralegal Association Webinar
How can a company protect its assets in the face of trading risk?
Impecunious – If so, prove it!
Redundancy – suitable alternative employment and unreasonable refusal
The importance of getting prescriptive rights of access accurately registered
What rights do employees have when it comes to flexible working?
Duties owed by employees to their employer
Coronavirus: should commercial landlords grant holiday, suspension or deferral for rent?
A different approach to communication with children over family law court decisions
New Crofting Register Goes Live
Legal compensation for wind farm disturbance
Successful claim in medical negligence case related to hysterectomy
Supreme Court brings welcome uncertainty to alienation in Carnbroe case
Can an Executor be removed from administering a Will?
Construction Snapshot: what are 'appropriate deductions' for remedying defects?
Digital trading – is your app or website compliant with consumer law?
Choosing a partnership model: The Sword of Damocles hanging over partners
Business and divorce – the (perhaps) unintended family law implications of corporate transactions
New Scottish fire safety measures to be introduced post-Grenfell
5 things you need to know about Shareholders' Agreements
ACAS publishes new guidance on dealing with "long COVID"
Key commercial considerations when dealing with a distressed company in a public sector contract
What's in a name? The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 comes into force
Aftermath of actor's death highlights importance of making plans for your children
Once dealt with, always decided? The importance of res judicata and the UK IPO in trade mark disputes
Is an employee permitted to make a covert recording at work?
The 'asset lock' – is a CIC the right structure for your social enterprise?
New Model Complaints Handling Procedure from the SPSO – what RSLs need to know
What can you do about bad or fake online reviews which are damaging your business?
For peat’s sake – the incentives to restore Scotland’s peatland
Workers' rights – what's in a contract?
Establishing disability discrimination: Evidence and knowledge
The meaning of Practical Completion – some definition by the courts
Unfair dismissal: where two employees are involved in an incident do you have to treat them the same?
What is a craft distiller and are they due a tax break?
What happens when building projects go wrong?
Dealing with child contact arrangements during the pandemic – the legal position
Prince Harry was allegedly cut off from his family financially – but is this even possible?
The importance of engaging in the court process in Scotland … and following court rules
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furloughed workers – what you need to know
Coronavirus: protection from termination of commercial leases in Scotland – update
Do expenses follow success? Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting (QOCS)
'Best', 'all reasonable' or 'reasonable endeavours' – what do I actually need to do?
How do I change my child's surname?
Energy Performance Certificates – Changes for Scotland
Intolerable Isolation: Dealing with Neighbour Disputes during Covid-19
Lessons to learn from the EU AstraZeneca contract
Directors' personal liability for losses when company continues trading wrongfully
Project Bank Accounts in construction contracts: to implement or not?
Can a murderer act as their victim's Executor? Consultation on law of Succession in Scotland
What responsibilities do employers have regarding employees and the Coronavirus?
Is assisted dying legal in Scotland?
Wiping the slate clean? Must employers discount expired warnings during subsequent disciplinary proceedings?
The dangers when health and safety is ignored at the funfair
You may not be Kim or Kanye, but what are you entitled to in a divorce?
Construction snapshot: resisting default payment notices from contractors
Restrictive Covenants and Implied Duties in Employment Contracts
Succession Rights for Cohabitants in Scotland
What do employers and employees do about holidays during the outbreak?
How to Appeal your New Rateable Value
How long is long enough for TUPE regulations to be redundant?
Advantages for selling a franchise and buying a franchise resale
Court Practice during the Coronavirus lockdown and what it means for you
Why adoption rates are falling and what is involved in the adoption process in Scotland
Notice Periods for Termination: Potential Pitfalls
Do not resuscitate (DNR) and Advance Directives or “Living Wills” in Scotland
Prescription of claims under collateral warranties in Scotland
Will the UK's inheritance tax rules be overhauled in 2021?
Could your housing allocations policies be discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010?
What can you do if you are the victim of domestic abuse?
Why employers need to take care when terminating employment
Why crowdfunding is a serious player in the future of sports funding
Reform of Secured Transactions in Scotland: Implications for Renewable Energy Projects
Scottish Lands Tribunal ruling strengthens the position of landowners when negotiating mast leases
U-turn puts suspension of wrongful trading in place again, until 30 April 2021
An expensive claim – significant costs award made against claimant in the employment tribunal
What is the Recovery Loan Scheme?
Child relocation – 3 key considerations when moving with children in a separated family
When a relationship ends, are you due a payment for having been economically disadvantaged?
Work parties and personal injury – can employers be liable?
Why good Corporate Governance is essential for all businesses
Tax return error left taxpayer liable for huge Gift Aid refund claim
Negotiating the service of notice minefield in commercial leases
A new procurement landscape for Scotland – PCRs come into force
Once bitten, twice shy? Common issues when older married couples separate or divorce
Leading the way on sustainable procurement and the global climate emergency
Contact with children after separation – what are your rights?
The consequences of 'Concurrent Delay' in construction projects on either side of the Border
Who bears the final price risk in a lump sum contract?
Making a Claim Against a Care Home
Scottish Environmental Regulations 2019: An insight into the future of Scottish environmental policy
Are brothers and sisters entitled to a share of their sibling's estate?
Fairer Scotland for Disabled People – Progress Report
Privacy, Confidence and Copyright: Meghan Markle and you
How Simple is Simple Procedure?
Hello from the other side! Our Entrepreneurial specialists share their experience of lockdown
RESPECT the law – the validity of handwritten Wills
Ski safety: know the risks and what to do if you have an accident on the piste
Time and Tide wait for no man
Succession (Scotland) Act begins to impact
Coronavirus: death and illness in a Scottish partnership
Making a Will in Scotland during the Coronavirus outbreak – an update
The property market and Capital Gains Tax
What happens if a Will doesn't reflect the testator's wishes?
Energy Bulletin – Court rejects servitude of access for maintenance by prescription or of necessity
Will your organisation be affected by the Modern Slavery Act?
The potential benefits of litigating IP disputes in Scotland
How should separated parents deal with child contact disputes around holidays?
Directors disqualification-unusual recent cases
One less irritation for landlords? New decision reconsiders requirements for Pre-Irritancy Notices
Suspend in haste; repent at leisure? The need for employers to justify suspension of employees
Does gross negligence amount to gross misconduct? How an employee was successfully dismissed for ‘doing nothing
Recent changes affecting recovery for holders of floating charges
Do you need a Power of Attorney or a Guardianship Order?
Employer may be vicariously liable for murder of employee
Harper Macleod advises the owners of Powerhouse Fitness on sale to German company
The cautionary tale of the forgetful tenant – landlords and ‘dissolved’ tenants
Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016: does the Act apply to your organisation?
Pursuer's "exaggerated" claim survives – so does liability for the Defender's expenses
Scotland's Registered Social Landlords must get ready for Freedom of Information requests
Building Families Through Surrogacy – A New Law Consultation Paper
ACAS publishes new advice in relation to Non-disclosure Agreements
Mortgage shortfalls
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 in force 1 August 2014
Death and your Digital Footprint – creating a personal assets log
Introduction of Group Proceedings in Scotland increases access to justice in multi-party claims
Formal property valuations – when are they needed and are they even possible during lockdown?
Who really owns Scotland's land?
COVID-19 and Tenant Insolvencies
Supreme Court rules that 'sleep time' is not working time for National Minimum Wage purposes
Interim awards of expenses in litigation within the Scottish courts: case comment
Coronavirus: update on the status of Scottish Government guidance for the Scottish Construction Sector
5 key considerations for businesses seeking investment
Motor Insurers Bureau – new Untraced Drivers Agreements in force as of 1 March 2017
Six tactics to help businesses operate during EURO 2020
Rent Review – Choice of Index in the current market
Coronavirus Ramblings: What is "responsible access" during lockdown?
Consultation on the operation of restrictive covenants or non-compete clauses
Family Dynamics during a Pandemic
The risks of badging without honour, and flouting the flag
New Planning (Scotland) Bill will bring significant changes to development planning in Scotland
Politics as religion? Employment tribunals consider protected "beliefs" under the Equality Act
Employers, part-year workers and holiday pay – the court cases continue
Are standard securities an effective way to secure a landowner's obligations under an option agreement for a renewables development?
Can my Will be challenged after I die?
Inheritance tax relief when passing on the family home in Scotland
Coronavirus and general meetings – what do RSLs need to know?
How to choose the right family lawyer
The Unforeseen Pitfalls of Online Will Writing Service or a DIY Will Kit in Scotland
What happens to my cryptocurrency when I die?
Can covert recordings be used as evidence in Employment Tribunals?
Planning (Scotland) Bill – Changes to Development Management
What do you do when business interests are involved in a divorce?
For heritable property, possession is not always nine tenths of the law
Yellowstone Ranch Trust
How do you locate assets when dealing with an estate?
UK agrees fishing limits with EU and Norway
Franchising has hit record levels in the UK according to latest report from BFA
Are the latest Crofting Law reform proposals a step in the right direction?
Naomi Osaka – Media Obligations vs Mental Health
Behind the scenes: BBC's the surrogates
Bonds of caution dispensation extended
Insurers beware – new regulations on post-accident 'declarations' set to come into force
Do I need to sell my house to pay for care costs?
Energy bulletin – A summary of the statutory access rights in Scotland
HM Intellectual Property Snapshot: Passing off and post-sale confusion – an update
What are the inheritance tax exemptions?
Using the new Model Private Residential Tenancy – how mandatory is it?
Employers beware – the statistics show it's very expensive to fail on disability discrimination
Fees and Threshold changes take effect in Scotland
Botched Beauty Treatments – What to do if it happens to you
Governance and resilience in the Scottish housing sector
The breadwinner v the breadmaker – financial provision on divorce
Construction law update – reform of Third Party Rights in Scotland
Remondis – court develops new principle for outsourcing without a public procurement process
Crowdfunding in Scotland – getting down to business with the professionals
What happens if your Will is unclear?
Scottish EDGE final demonstrates the resilience, sustainability and ingenuity of Scotland's entrepreneurs
Insurance Case Law Update
Are the “essential requirements for fairness” in sports dispute hearings appropriate to ensure that justice is done?
Scottish Registered Social Landlords must now respond to environmental information requests
Contemplating separation or divorce – 9 things to consider
Site acquisitions for developments – how to ‘Speed the Legals’
Insurance Update – Discount Rate Revised
Will the District Heat Networks Bill herald a change in the way Scotland heats its buildings?
The EU, AstraZeneca and the public disclosure of contract details
Child contact cases involving domestic abuse – the laws protecting children from harm
Land registration: advance notices and letters of obligation
Your reputation precedes you – so how do you protect it?
Agricultural Wages in Scotland
How do you get permission to use outdoor areas as Temporary Premises for the sale of alcohol?
Employee wellbeing: your responsibilities as an employer
HM Intellectual Property Snapshot: 3 ways to use intellectual property to help navigate the start of 2021
Can you ask pre-employment health questions?
Consumer compensation for food businesses: from snails to frogs and the risk of a PR disaster
New Cookies law – what will the proposed ePrivacy Regulation change for website operators?
Principal Private Residence Relief in practice – extra statutory concession D49
2% Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-residents
Supreme Court rules in favour of businesses in landmark Business Interruption Insurance test case
Can you hide your wealth during or after a divorce?
Scotland, Whisky and its Geographical Indications
What will the simplification of IHT paperwork mean for you?
Revised Trusts (Scotland) Bill is published
Legal Eagles & the Dragons Den – Why face value is no measure of a good investment
Are grandparents entitled to contact with their grandchild in Scotland? 4 things to know about your legal rights
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until April 2021
Second property disposals under review as HMRC prepares to issue nudge letters
Registers of Scotland consultation on making land register digital submissions system permanent
What happens when you fall out with your builder, but don't have a contract?
Who should I choose to be my Executor in my Will?
Succession and estate planning – is a Family Investment Company right for you?
Confidentiality in employment contracts: government looks at reform of law on non-disclosure agreements
Gagging Orders on Divorce in Scotland
Winnie the Pooh Day – We can all learn from Winnie's Wisdom
How will COVID-19 affect my Personal Injury claim in Scotland?
Reliefs to stop HMRC claiming Capital Gains Tax when you sell a property that may have been your home
The Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund
For want of a nail: The construction materials shortage crisis
Materials Shortage and Fluctuations Provisions in SBCC Contracts
Is executry administration becoming more contentious?
What forms my estate for inheritance tax purposes?
What counts as whistleblowing by employees? Why the ‘public interest’ could be much wider than employers realise
Five figure settlement achieved for client who suffered serious leg injuries after fall
Coronavirus: employees permitted to carry over unused leave in changes to Working Time Regulations
If I cohabit, what happens to my estate when I die?
The importance of up to date bullying and harassment training
Redundancy and restructure considerations for employers
Scotland's smacking ban' comes into force 7th November 2020
Essential updates for the Food & Drink sector
How do I make sure my pet is looked after when I die?
5 things to think about when making a Will
Development Leases – the role of the Client in terms of the CDM Regulations
Should there be a presumption of shared parenting in Scots law?
Legal Eagles & the Dragons Den – meeting with triumph and disaster
Change to the "off-payroll" working rules from 6 April 2021
Coronavirus – £500 self-isolation support expanded
Do I qualify for the Marriage Allowance and how much tax can it save me?
Have you submitted your LBTT return?
Self-assessment tax payment deadline deferred until 1 April 2021
A Power of Attorney is not just for the Elderly
Family wealth and family law – a question of trust?
Know your Trustees from your Executors? A guide to legal jargon you might come across
Breaking: Uber loses again as Supreme Court says its drivers are workers
Acting as an Executor – What can I expect?
Sea powered cars? Scotland's marine economy and the 'just transition'
Dealing with separation during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns
Do I need a Solicitor to deal with an estate?
Asking visitors to leave no trace … other than contact details
Is Scotland ready to help balance the books on Natural Capital?
Yasmeen's Corrie case highlights how to change your inheritance
Uber and continuing consequences for the gig economy
Leniency on UK residence rules for stranded taxpayers
Age discrimination – is it on the rise?
Civil Partnerships now open to all
What happens if my tax return is submitted late?
Scottish Litigation – Caveats
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for RSLs
Gaelic homes for Gaelic people?
Can I amend my existing Will?
Is it possible to have a positive divorce?
What will happen to Prince Phillip's Estate?
A year on from the start of lockdown, should I write a Will?
It's not the destination that matters, but the journey
Will there be changes to employment law Post-Brexit? Watch this space
The sustainable future of housing in Scotland
What types of personal injury can you claim for?
Pinch point – insurance and liability in the Suez Canal
Facilities management the NEC way
What is the current situation with housing policy in Scotland?
Power of Attorney – how many Attorneys should I appoint?
Why the booming Scottish tech scene is attracting record investment
Making a personal injury claim during the pandemic
New-build fire safety measures now in force
Why should I make a Living Will and what does it do?
Why you should consider including charitable bequests within your Will
Post Brexit – regulatory changes affecting medical devices
Is the current statutory shared parental leave right sufficient?
Executing your Will – Is my Will Valid?
Prescriptive claims on land – filling the missing piece of a title
Climate solutions bring opportunity and tensions for rural Scotland
Relinquishment and assignation of secure agricultural tenancies
What should employers be aware of when engaging an apprentice in Scotland?
Development and procurement in the Scottish housing sector
Finance in the Scottish housing sector
Colin v Cuthbert: the great British cake-off
Does mediation offer couples a better way to separate?
Reduction: Further clarification as to the extent of the First-tier Tribunal Housing and Property Chamber's jurisdiction
Post Brexit – what will happen to the UK's investment control regime?
Key Policies and Actions in the update to the Climate Change Plan (2018-2032)
Highway Hierarchy: The new Highway Code rules and the vulnerable road user
Businesses given extended window to prepare for post-Brexit border checks
Uber willing to change following historic decision
Checking an employee's right to work – getting ready for post-lockdown recruitment
Turnover Leases: a flexible alternative to open market rents
Agility and Flexibility – The Promises of the New Subsidy Control Regime
The growing importance of life sciences to the Highlands and Islands
Are you protecting your brand rights post Brexit?
Relocation, protection from abuse and shared care
Digital engagement in the Scottish housing sector
Values-led business takes centre stage at the Impact Summit
Can the Islands Bond help stimulate populations and economy of island communities?
IPCC report findings and set the scene on climate change ahead of COP26
Unjustified threats of IP infringement
How far has Scotland moved towards a ‘Just Transition’ in its actions on climate change?
Scottish Government continues to advise home working
Settlement Agreements 101 – Where to start?
Sporting rules, arbitration and questions of bias in appointments
The Tomatin decision and the Scottish Court’s interaction with IPO proceedings
COVID 19 update: New variant Omicron forces the return of more restrictions
Episode 1 of Dragons’ Den/The Apprentice
Episode 2 of Dragons’ Den/The Apprentice
Respecting the sanctity of the court process in divorce proceedings
First child vaccination case of its kind presented in English court
Update: Self-isolation Requirements in Scotland
Entrepreneurial Scottish businesses flourishing at EDGE finals
Work from home guidance as Omicron forces a move to ‘Plan B’ in England
Further COVID restrictions announced over the Festive Period
Coronavirus: protection from termination of commercial leases in Scotland – update
Mandatory office working and the risk of discrimination
Financial Conduct Authority publish expectations around remote and hybrid working
Trade mark or Copyright? Banksy’s intellectual property battles continue
What is the personal injury claims time limit?
Defamation – The anti-social media
UK Government’s consultation on flexible working
Investing in Scotland’s Net Zero ambition: the future of Green Finance
Investing in Scotland’s Net Zero ambition: Green Bonds
Investing in Scotland’s Net Zero ambition: green finance initiatives
Investing in Scotland’s Net Zero ambition: the ESG agenda
Woodland, peatland and a low carbon crofting future?
Monetising the natural capital benefits of peatland restoration
Who bears the burden of proof in discrimination claims?
What is peatland and how do you restore it?
To cap or not to cap expenses – that is the question?
Seagrass: tackling climate change through coastal rewilding
Why the details of a contract are important (they really are!)
Scotland’s new flight path – some hope for Scottish seafood producers?
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme coming to an end
Landmark collective bargaining decision issued by Supreme Court
Turing fest roundup
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