Self Injury Awareness Day
Self injury or self harm is a topic that has generated a lot of public myths over the years
- those who self harm must enjoy it, those who…
Pension Rights for Cohabitees Following Landmark Judgment
On 8 February 2017, the Supreme Court issued a significant ruling extending the pension rights for cohabiting couples which affects…
Discount Rate Reduced
As the Lord Chancellor Elizabeth Truss reveals the outcome of the discount rate review, Personal Injury partner Michelle Adam discusses the…
Confidentiality when Obtaining Employment Advice
It’s a Privilege only your Solicitor can Guarantee.
A solicitor has a fundamental legal and professional duty to preserve and protect the…
Drones: Taking Farming to New Heights?
The recent explosion in the popularity of drones has not escaped the agricultural world, with many farmers recognising the benefits that…
What Happens to a Will on Divorce?
Our society has changed over the past 50 years, from welcoming the introduction of same sex marriages and civil partnerships to…
Deed of Variation
A couple of years ago, it looked like the demise of Deeds of Variation was on the cards following the Chancellor of the time, triggering a…
Commercial Leases in a Modern Scotland
For years, commercial property solicitors in Scotland have sought a standard form of commercial lease that would bring a degree of clarity…
The Rise of Flexible-Working: What Should an Employer Do (or Not Do) When a Request Is Received?
According to a recent study by Timewise, one in six of those earning more than £40,000 a year, work fewer than five days a week.
This is a…
Rise in Recruitment of Temporary Staff
A recent survey highlights the Scottish jobs market has seen a substantial decline in people starting full-time jobs and there is a…
Challenges Faced by Young Farmers Starting Out
The Royal Bank of Scotland last week urged action to aid young farmers to get on the farming ladder.It is encouraging that a major Bank is…
The Danger of Cyber Crime on Celebrity Reputation
David Beckham is the latest individual to have his emails hacked, highlighting the risk of being hacked exists for celebrities every bit as…
Scalded by a Duty of Care
With the summer sun a distant memory; many may be tempted to visit their local tanning salon to get their sunshine fix.
It seems logical…
Beavers Granted Leave to Remain in Scotland
The Scottish Government has now confirmed that, following a formal Habitats Regulations Assessment, the beavers’ specification as a British…
Brexit Update: Supreme Court Decision Announced.
Today’s decision in the Supreme Court is a key moment in the process of Britain leaving the EU.
The implications of the case will take time…
Can Type 2 Diabetes be a Disability?
According to Diabetes UK, there are now 3.9 million people in the UK who are diagnosed with diabetes, and an anticipated 1.1 million…
Mountain Biking Instructor Ordered to Pay Damages to Paralysed Solicitor
Coaches have to carry out proper assessments of the skills and capabilities of those they are teaching.
In the recent case of Ahmed v…
Dundee Sheriff Court Hosts Lawyers of the Future
Children from primary schools around Tayside convene at Dundee Sheriff Court to hear the case of Talk and Text v Mrs Norah Telfer in a…
Footballers Ordered to Pay Compensation to Rape Victim
Civil action against footballers David Goodwillie and David Robertson is the first civil rape case of its kind in Scotland and has resulted…
General Data Protection Regulation - What does it mean for public authorities and public bodies?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is set to significantly revamp current data protection laws; due to take effect in all…
Sporting Injuries Playing it safe v Playing the game
Whilst sport can be a fun and healthy outlet for many people, all sport carries with it a level of risk of injury to varying degrees. The…