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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.
Oh my DOG… who gets the pet when couples split?

Oh my DOG… who gets the pet when couples split?

  Last week the Sheriff Appeal Court published an interesting judgment concerning a four legged Martha….dog! The action concerned a former co-habiting couple and their dog Martha. When parties separated a dispute arose about who should have possession of her.

New Builds: the pros and cons of buying a new build property in today’s market

New Builds: the pros and cons of buying a new build property in today’s market

  Some like shiny new homes. Some don’t. While everyone’s taste differs, demand for properties is so high at present that many potential buyers cannot afford to be overly picky and perhaps require to use their heads more than their

Changing retail habits: the end of an era for traditional shopping

Changing retail habits: the end of an era for traditional shopping

  The impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated a shift in consumer behaviour towards online shopping. This increase has resulted in an unprecedented time for traditional shopping centres like Buchanan Galleries and the St Enoch Centre, with many shoppers now

The four day working week

The four day working week

  From June 2022, for a trial period of six months, 60 companies across the UK are set to trial the four day working week. With more than 3000 workers taking part, covering a diverse workforce, this pilot scheme is

MSHB Take On Scotland’s Legendary Kiltwalk Again

MSHB Take On Scotland’s Legendary Kiltwalk Again

  Miller Samuel Hill Brown completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk for Maggie’s alongside their pooches on Sunday 24th April. The Glasgow event marked the return of the unique fundraising event that allows charities to receive every single penny plus a 50%

Tighter Rules for Pet Trade

Tighter Rules for Pet Trade

  April’s #NationalPetMonth celebrates our much loved companions and raises awareness of responsible ownership across the UK. Many of us at MSHB have a furry friend at home (sometimes they even pop into the office!) so this is a cause

Once bitten, twice shy

Once bitten, twice shy

  Majid v Gaffney [2019] UT 59 In October 2019 the housing division of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland in the case of Majid v Gaffney ruled that the eviction ground being relied upon by a landlord when serving a

Start the new tax year with better debt recovery processes

Start the new tax year with better debt recovery processes

  The new tax year began on 6th April 2022, and while you may not have made any ‘new year, new you’ promises, perhaps it could be time to sort out your business finances. It can be easy to let

Queen’s Jubilee: General Extension to Licensed Hours

Queen’s Jubilee: General Extension to Licensed Hours

  On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of June the UK will enjoy a four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Being the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, major national celebrations are likely to

What’s Next in Diversity and Inclusion?  A Move Towards ‘Inclusive Britain.’

What’s Next in Diversity and Inclusion? A Move Towards ‘Inclusive Britain.’

  Following the events of 2020 and in light of the hugely notable Black Lives Matter movement the UK Government recognised that action ought to be taken to address some significant disparities and injustices within the United Kingdom.  While the

Returning To Court

Returning To Court

  On 18 March 2022 we received an interlocutor in our office which advised that a hearing had been converted to “in person”. Simultaneously, our colleagues in our licensing team had started on-site meetings. This we took to be a

MSHB Partners With Maggie’s as its Charity Of The Year

MSHB Partners With Maggie’s as its Charity Of The Year

  Miller Samuel Hill Brown are delighted to announce our new charity partnership with Maggie’s. Through our employee-led charity committee, MSHB regularly raises funds for a wide variety of organisations. This year staff voted to support Maggie’s to help in

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