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
Shared Care in Scotland - why the best interests of the child should remain paramount upon separation or divorce.
Wiping the slate clean? Must employers discount expired warnings during subsequent disciplinary proceedings?
Road traffic accidents
Cycling accident - duties of care owed to cyclist by car driver and importance of wearing a helmet
Family law
Contemplating separation or divorce - 9 things to consider
What can you do if you are the victim of domestic abuse?
Untraced Drivers' Agreements explained – legal position for car users and insurance
Work parties and personal injury - can employers be liable?
Tea Break test: why employers need to allow for rest breaks even if employees don't ask
Time and Tide wait for no man
Wills, trusts & estates
Crofting Law and Succession – how to administer an estate involving a Crofting Tenancy
Duty of local authorities to provide care for the elderly – how far does this duty extend?
Employment law for employers
Employment Tribunal Statistics Update – what do the new figures tell employers about claims and awards?
Employment law for employers
Is pay protection a reasonable adjustment under employment law?
Workers' rights – what's in a contract?
Restructuring & insolvency
Directors' personal liability for losses when company continues trading wrongfully
Gratuitous alienation: a diversion tactic?
Family law
How to safeguard your business interests on divorce
Personal injury claims
Football injuries & the law: legal cases involving national teams, international clubs and players
Succession (Scotland) Act begins to impact
Wills, trusts & estates
Bonds of caution dispensation extended
Divorce & separation
5 Key Points when dealing with Pensions on Divorce in Scotland
Housing
Could your housing allocations policies be discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010?
Intellectual property & technology
Digital trading – is your app or website compliant with consumer law?
Wills, trusts & estates