Don't leave your IT/Social Media Policy to chance
In 2016, the majority of businesses rely on IT resources and communication systems to facilitate their work and there is no denying that…
Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads
Driverless cars pose interesting liability issues for Personal Injury Solicitor. As any 80’s film fan knows that’s the quote from the end…
Crewman's death leads to jail for skipper
Christopher Smith, skipper of the Diamond, a Shetland boat has been jailed for six months after admitting to failing to preserve a crewman’…
The Importance of a Power of Attorney
The Paralympics last month not only highlighted superhuman efforts by a huge number of people living with a wide range of disabilities, but…
All you need is love?
The content of a Will can sometimes cause disputes between families, particularly if family members are disinherited, as was the case with…
National Minimum Wage Increase 2016
1 October 2016 marked the introduction of new rates for the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Employers are now legally obliged to pay…
The Future of Forestry in Scotland
At present the management of forestry in Scotland lies with the UK Forestry Commission despite the fact forestry is a broadly devolved area…
Who Owns Scotland? Consultation Launched on Controlling Interests in Land
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its plans to set up a public register disclosing who owns a controlling interest in…
Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month and the 10th of September is now recognised internationally as annual World Suicide Prevention Day.…
Will Bake Off Go Stale?
Brexit, Syria, Donald Trump and the end of Brangelina have all been fighting for airtime on the news in recent weeks. But for many of us…
How quickly can Non Celebrity couples Divorce?
Many people will have read this weeks news that Brad Pitt and Angela Jolie are set to divorce after only two years of marriage. It would…
Funding the Cost of Care: How safe is my house?
The cost of residential care for the elderly has again been under scrutiny by the media in recent weeks
Some reports have suggested that…
Mud On Roads: A Farmers Liability?
The movements of farm vehicles and machinery in and out of fields can leave deposits of mud and other materials on nearby public roads, but…
The Law on Hedges - how high is too high?
A recent Sheriff Court ruling has seen a landowner in Bridge of Weir ordered to cut back a garden hedge that was deemed to have grown…
Corbyn on CCTV: when and how can CCTV be used?
The Information Commissioners Office announced last week they would be making enquiries into an incident involving Virgin Trains and the…
New Action Plan to be added to Energy performance regulations in Scotland.
The Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 comes in to force on 1 September 2016.
Current…
A Sellers Market Home Reports and EPCs for Rural Property Sales
When a rural property is being brought to the market, it is worth considering whether or not Home Reports and Energy Performance…
Principal Private Residence: When is my house My Home?
Within the last year, many people have focused on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax queries but in relation to rural properties, owners…
Discriminatory Job Adverts: Are they an Opportunity for Claims?
Drafting job adverts can prove challenging for recruiters. Getting the right balance between details of the job role and the selection…
Protection of Assets through Trusts
The sudden death of the Duke of Westminster has thrown trusts and inheritance tax into the spotlight again.It is estimated that the Duke…
Stalking: Dont let it follow you forever
Stalking is not a new concept. Unfortunately, this type of behaviour has been taking place for a long time. Recent figures show that the…