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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.
Safer Internet Day – cyberbullying, social media and the law

Safer Internet Day – cyberbullying, social media and the law

  Young people have an important role to play in shaping the future of the internet, including the spaces where they spend time and the etiquette for interacting with others online. Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally on February

“The Winds of Change” – The ScotWind Programme

“The Winds of Change” – The ScotWind Programme

  On Monday 17th January, Crown Estate Scotland (the Scottish Government Corporation responsible for management of property in Scotland owned by the monarch) announced that 17 of 74 bidders had been successful at this stage of the ‘ScotWind’ programme. The

Can you claim compensation if you are injured skiing or snowboarding?

Can you claim compensation if you are injured skiing or snowboarding?

  With the snow season kicking off in the UK, Europe, and beyond, many people will be flocking to ski resorts and snow activity sites once again. However, as with all sports, there comes a risk of injury. If you

Land ownership transparency register

Land ownership transparency register

  One of the key purposes of the Registration Act 1617 was to increase transparency in the ownership of land and to allow members of the public to easily access land titles. Parliament have sought to increase transparency beyond mere

Valentine’s Day – not for the faint hearted

Valentine’s Day – not for the faint hearted

  Valentine’s Day is now just around the corner. With that in mind many people see Valentine’s Day as a time for commitment and making romantic gestures, whether that be in the form of a proposal of marriage to a

The Tolerable Standard: New Alarm for Homeowners?

The Tolerable Standard: New Alarm for Homeowners?

  Some homeowners (landlords and owner occupiers) may be surprised to learn that from 1 February 2022 the requirements relating to smoke alarms within the home are changing. Following the 2017 Grenfell disaster, the Scottish Government have amended the Housing

Keep the change or Time for change?

Keep the change or Time for change?

  The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 extended the moratorium on diligence from six weeks to six months and temporarily removed the prohibition on a debtor applying for more than one moratorium in a 12 months period.  The rationale behind the

What should employers do when some employees are vaccinated and some are unvaccinated?

What should employers do when some employees are vaccinated and some are unvaccinated?

  2021 has been a year of widespread rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine (and most recently the Covid Booster Jab). However, the new Omicron variant has many concerned about the efficiency of the original Covid vaccine and it is now

Boxing Day And January Sales : The rules about returns

Boxing Day And January Sales : The rules about returns

  Shopping events are designed to whip us all into a frenzy. Many of us succumb to the temptation to purchase goods at a discounted price, but what are your rights if they turn out not to be quite what

Landlord and Tenants: How can you protect your Premises Licence?

Landlord and Tenants: How can you protect your Premises Licence?

  What is a Premises Licence? The Premises Licence itself authorises a premises to sell alcohol. It includes an Operating Plan, which sets out how alcohol can be sold on the premises and the other activities which can be carried

Employers’ responsibilities and Christmas Temps

Employers’ responsibilities and Christmas Temps

  For many businesses, Christmas is the busiest time of year and many employers will require a short term increased workforce over the festive period. Seasonal or fixed term employees obtain the same rights in law as those who are

Temporary Changes to Sick Pay Regulations

Temporary Changes to Sick Pay Regulations

  In a very brief amendment to the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) regulations, the Government have quietly extended the period for self-certification for employees from seven days to 28 days. Many will be familiar with the usual system whereby an

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