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
The Bankruptcy & Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 comes into force
Commercial dispute resolution
Employers' liability insurance: defending claims for injury or loss
Planning, environment & climate
Planning pitfalls: changes of use and planning permission
Entrepreneurs, growth & investment
5 things you need to know about Shareholders' Agreements
Dispute resolution
Notices of Potential Liability for Costs: Changes in Discharge Procedures
Why crowdfunding is a serious player in the future of sports funding
Employment law for employers
The hidden dangers for employers making changes to staff contracts after a takeover or merger
Turnover leases: an alternative to open market rents and their review
Employment law for employers
Named and shamed: consequences of failing to pay the national minimum wage
Construction & engineering
Construction Snapshot: what are 'appropriate deductions' for remedying defects?
One less irritation for landlords? New decision reconsiders requirements for Pre-Irritancy Notices
Sport
Are the “essential requirements for fairness” in sports dispute hearings appropriate to ensure that justice is done?
What to do if your Personal Licence to sell alcohol has been revoked for failing to notify refresher training?
The neglected aspect of TUPE - Employee Liability Information
Construction & engineering
Collateral warranties - more than worth the paper, but proceed with caution
Public sector
To VEAT or not to VEAT, that's now an essential question
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 in force 1 August 2014
What's in a name? The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 comes into force
Construction & engineering
'Best', 'all reasonable' or 'reasonable endeavours' - what do I actually need to do?
Property factors update – increasing the float (and not being misleading)
Scottish Registered Social Landlords must now respond to environmental information requests
Employment law for employers
Flexible Working Regulations 2014
When a relationship ends, are you due a payment for having been economically disadvantaged?
Discrimination at work