Legal insights & industry updates
The law never stands still, and the way it applies to you and your organisation is constantly evolving. Our people are on top of these developments and can keep you up to date with some of the most interesting aspects of these changes.
Insights
Public sector
Key commercial considerations when dealing with a distressed company in a public sector contract
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01 Apr 2019
Divorce & separation
Can you divorce when one partner suffers from mental illness or incapacity?
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29 Mar 2019
Wills, trusts & estates
Can a murderer act as their victim's Executor? Consultation on law of Succession in Scotland
28 Mar 2019
How to decide if vulnerable adults have capacity to use social media and the internet
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06 Mar 2019
Employment law
Confidentiality in employment contracts: government looks at reform of law on non-disclosure agreements
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06 Mar 2019
Scotland's Registered Social Landlords must get ready for Freedom of Information requests
13 Feb 2019
Separation or Divorce Mortgage Payments - All You Need to Know
12 Feb 2019
Family law
Anonymity in family law court cases in Scotland
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28 Jan 2019
Why good Corporate Governance is essential for all businesses
28 Jan 2019
Franchising
Franchising has hit record levels in the UK according to latest report from BFA
28 Jan 2019
Employment law for employers
Employment Law 2019 – new rights for employees in the workplace will be rolled out
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22 Jan 2019
Personal taxation
Cryptocurrencies – new guidance issued by HMRC on tax treatment of Bitcoin etc
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10 Jan 2019
Revised Trusts (Scotland) Bill is published
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31 Dec 2018
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – What you need to know
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12 Dec 2018
Alternative finance
Crowdfunding in Scotland – getting down to business with the professionals
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04 Dec 2018
Who bears the final price risk in a lump sum contract?
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28 Nov 2018
Should there be a presumption of shared parenting in Scots law?
28 Nov 2018
Wills, trusts & estates
Inheritance tax relief when passing on the family home in Scotland
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05 Nov 2018
Why modifying public contracts can be problematic
22 Oct 2018
Employment law for employers
Employers beware - the statistics show it's very expensive to fail on disability discrimination
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11 Oct 2018
Family law
Do you need to financially support a spouse or partner after separation or divorce?
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09 Oct 2018
Establishing disability discrimination: Evidence and knowledge
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08 Oct 2018
Politics as religion? Employment tribunals consider protected "beliefs" under the Equality Act
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19 Sep 2018
Removing employment benefits following a TUPE transfer
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14 Sep 2018