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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.
Organ Donation – what does the law in Scotland say?

Organ Donation – what does the law in Scotland say?

  Organ Donation Week ran from 19th to 26th September this year with the objective of raising awareness surrounding organ donation and transplantation, but what does the law in Scotland say on this topic? The Legal Position The Human Tissue

Mr Michael Cowie and Others v Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: [2022] EAT 121

Mr Michael Cowie and Others v Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: [2022] EAT 121

  We are pleased to report our success in the EAT on behalf of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the following case: Mr Michael Cowie and Others v Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: [2022] EAT 121 Employment

Cash-Flow and Debt Recovery in Uncertain Economic Times

Cash-Flow and Debt Recovery in Uncertain Economic Times

  Just today, economists at Citi, the American bank, have forecast that the rate of UK inflation will peak at 18.6% in January 2023. This has serious ramifications for business and individuals alike. With wages simply unable to keep pace

Harpur Trust v Brazel – Holiday Pay

Harpur Trust v Brazel – Holiday Pay

  The recent Supreme Court decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel clarifies how holiday pay should be calculated for part year workers with irregular hours on permanent contracts. The Supreme Court recently decided a case on how holiday pay should

A Fond Farewell

A Fond Farewell

  This month we waved a fond goodbye to Isabel Gallagher, the longest standing member of our Licensing Team, as she entered her retirement. Isabel joined the team in 1989 from North Ayrshire Council and has been an asset to

Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property

Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property

  Garden predators are taking root in the courts, as householders take action to fight off plant invaders that can be highly destructive and undermine property values. Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive, aggressive and fast-growing plant which can cause

Title Indemnity Policies – a practical solution to ‘title defects’

Title Indemnity Policies – a practical solution to ‘title defects’

  When a property is being sold, the Title Deeds (the documents setting out legal ownership, boundaries, rights of access etc) will be examined by the purchaser’s solicitor. The purchaser’s solicitor will want to be satisfied that the seller can

Back in business – the returning demand for office space in the Central Belt

  The impact of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns has resulted in an unprecedented shift by employers towards adapting a more flexible working policy. Whilst many companies have now enacted formal hybrid working policies and appear to be moving away

Wedding season – what’s in a name?

Wedding season – what’s in a name?

  Marriage is always topical in our team but especially so as of late – no, we’re not talking about J.Lo and Ben – our very own Gabrielle tied the knot on 15 July 2022 (see picture)! The revelation however

FIRST COURT APPEARANCE

FIRST COURT APPEARANCE

  Last week, after securing her restricted practising certificate, our current Litigation and Family trainee solicitor, Anna Fox, made her first two court appearances. Anna appeared (virtually) at Paisley and Greenock Sheriff Courts. Anna kindly took the time out of

Save the Date: The Upcoming Deadline for Registering Trusts with HMRC

Save the Date: The Upcoming Deadline for Registering Trusts with HMRC

  The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information of the Payer) Regulations 2017 introduced a requirement that trustees of trusts which have a tax liability (such as Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

Single-Use Plastics… Not Fantastic

Single-Use Plastics… Not Fantastic

  Just in time for plastic free July, Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban many single-use plastics.  The legislation, The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, came into force on 1 June 2022.

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