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Language in a workplace is more important than ever, as a case where a colleague was told to "shut up" contributed to a successful claim for constructive unfair dismissal. Case Overview: Glasgow Employment Tribunal Ruling In June 2025, the Glasgow Employment Tribunal ruled that David Ashe, the former Director of Operations, was justified in his cla...

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is pleased to announce the promotion of David Phinn to Senior Associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department and the appointment of Rebecca Quinn as a newly qualified solicitor in the Family Law Department. David Phinn joined Miller Samuel Hill Brown as a trainee solicitor in 2019 and has since consistently...

Divorce is rarely a straightforward process, but when international elements come into play, it can become significantly more complex. If you find yourself facing an international divorce from Scotland, understanding the intricacies involved is crucial for navigating the challenges ahead.   What is an International Divorce? International divor...

Introduction to Interim Aliment in Scotland Understanding the Legal Responsibility of Spouses and Civil Partners In Scotland, the bond between spouses and civil partners goes beyond love—it's intertwined with a shared financial responsibility. As established in section 1 (1) of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, both partners are legally required ...

As awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity have grown, the number of diagnoses has also increased. This growing openness is a positive development, but it also brings new challenges for workplaces. Employers are still learning how to respond, particularly with self-diagnosis on the rise and with the pressures on the NHS preventing medical diagno...

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is delighted to announce the promotion of Chloe Crawford to Senior Solicitor. This recognition not only underscores Chloe's dedication to the firm but also highlights her talent and contributions to the field of licensing law. Chloe's journey with Miller Samuel Hill Brown began in January 2021 when she joined the Licensing ...

With the recent high-profile acquisition of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) by Netflix, the world of sports entertainment has seen a resurgence in professional wrestling this year. As a result, licensed premises throughout Scotland may consider showing late-night premium live events as part of their usual sports programming. As the annual WWE M...

The 1 am pilot scheme in Glasgow City Centre has provided a much-needed boost to the City's late-night economy over the past year, and on Friday, the 9th of May, the City of Glasgow Licensing Board agreed to make it a permanent part of their policy. This news comes after the nightclub extension to 4 am in the City Centre was made permanent after a ...

In the recent case of CD v ND [2025] CSIH 12, the MSHB Family Team successfully defended an appeal in the Inner House of the Court of Session. The appeal originated from a decision by Lord Stuart in CD v ND 2024 CSOH 98, issued in November last year. This case centred around a dispute between a divorcing couple regarding the relevant date...

When friendships become commercially entangled and contracts are breached, rest assured, not all hope is lost! Our recent case highlights the complexities that can arise when personal relationships intersect with business interests.   Case Overview: Friendship to Business Partnership We were recently instructed in a case whereby a friendship d...

For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 The Supreme Court has recently clarified that under the Equality Act 2010 ('EqA 2010') the protected characteristics of sex and gender reassignment are legally distinct and should be interpreted independently of one another, each offering separate and specific forms of protection. The Supre...

Making a Will is crucial to ensure that you are able to decide who your assets will go to once you die. It is also recommended to have a Power of Attorney, and both of these can be drafted at the same time. A Power of Attorney appoints a person or people who are able to make decisions on your behalf, such as financial or welfare decisions or both. ...