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From time to time we will post news articles and announcements relating to the firm and to various legal issues that may be of interest to you.
And The Snow Might Come …

And The Snow Might Come …

I was asked to provide a guide to managing Christmas for families who find themselves in separated circumstances and I couldn’t. It is difficult to think about providing handy tips or sage advice where what people are feeling at the

Glasgow’s New 1 am Pilot Scheme for On Sales Premises within The City Centre

Glasgow’s New 1 am Pilot Scheme for On Sales Premises within The City Centre

The City of Glasgow Licensing Board published their new statement of licensing policy at the beginning of November 2023. The new statement has introduced some significant changes to licensing policy in Glasgow, one of the most notable changes being

Sleigh-What!: Is Santa Owed a Duty of Care?

Sleigh-What!: Is Santa Owed a Duty of Care?

Over the past few months, Santa and all of his elves have been hard at work at their North Pole workshop organising gifts for all the good boys and girls across the world. However, before Santa gears up for the

A 50-Year Reflection: An Interview with Michael Samuel

A 50-Year Reflection: An Interview with Michael Samuel

Michael Samuel is a founding Partner along with Mervyn Miller of the pre-merged firm Miller Samuel, establishing the firm in 1973. Michael was pivotal in the development of the business, which grew from a small start-up to become one of

New Minimum Wage Rates to Take Effect From April 2024

New Minimum Wage Rates to Take Effect From April 2024

The Government has announced that it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation on the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) to apply from April 2024. The Low Pay Commission was established as an independent body to

Fire and Re-Hire or “Dismissal and Re-Engagement”

In March 2022, P&O Ferries faced significant public backlash and outcry following their decision to dismiss 800 members of staff while failing to follow a proper redundancy process. The decision was met with fairly universal disdain given the way in

Every Photo Does Not Tell the Story You Might Think…

On World Children’s Day each year my thoughts are always taken to the children with whom I have had the great privilege to travel on holiday at Easter to the pilgrimage shrine of Lourdes as a volunteer helper with Hosanna

New Duty on Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment

New Duty on Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill received Royal Assent last month on 26th October 2023. The Bill upon its inception will become the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (‘the Act’). The Act will

World Children’s Day

World Children’s Day

On WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY, let’s travel beyond Scotland’s shores to look at another country’s system for protecting and enhancing child rights! World Children’s Day first started in 1954 and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness

David Phinn promoted to Senior Solicitor

David Phinn promoted to Senior Solicitor

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is delighted to announce the promotion of David Phinn to the position of Senior Solicitor in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department. David Phinn joined the firm in August 2019 as a trainee solicitor and qualified

The Migration ‘Out of Town’ and Changing Workspaces

The Migration ‘Out of Town’ and Changing Workspaces

The move to flexible working borne out the Covid pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way both businesses and employees view workspaces. According to the Guardian, more than half of businesses have evolved by establishing offices

MSHB Responsible Business Policy: Poll Results 2023

MSHB Responsible Business Policy: Poll Results 2023

We understand the growing importance for our clients to be able to select a law firm that is in tune with society and one that they trust to make a real difference. That is why we have taken time to

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