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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.
Outdoor drinking is here to stay!

Outdoor drinking is here to stay!

  Most of Scotland is now in Level 1 or 2, meaning that up to 8 (Level 2) or 12 (Level 1) people from separate households can meet outdoors at hospitality venues. With this in mind, and summer in full

Divorce in Scotland

Divorce in Scotland

  The idea of divorce can be daunting, however, we offer a compassionate and efficient service which helps clients through this process. What are the grounds for divorce? In Scotland, if your marriage has broken down irretrievably and there is

Covid-19 update – We are open for business and here to help

Covid-19 update – We are open for business and here to help

  With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) the operation of businesses across all sectors is being severely challenged. At Miller Samuel Hill Brown we have business continuity processes in place to enable us to provide an ongoing service to

Online Alcohol Sales – What you need to know to get started

Online Alcohol Sales – What you need to know to get started

  The covid-19 pandemic has dominated all aspects of our lives for over a year now and the effect on the licensed trade has been well reported. It became clear very early on that home deliveries of both food and

Asbestos and Commercial Premises: What you need to know

Asbestos and Commercial Premises: What you need to know

  Asbestos are materials that were commonly used in the building industry until 1999. They were cheaply and widely available. However, they had grave impacts to the health of people working with the materials or being exposed to the materials.

Team MSHB Take Up The Kiltwalk for Charity

Team MSHB Take Up The Kiltwalk for Charity

  Following the success of our recent Steps Challenge, which raised cash for Simon Community Scotland, the team at MSHB were recently in fundraising mode once again. This time Team MSHB participated in Scotland’s Virtual Kiltwalk. The Kiltwalk is usually

April Employment Update

April Employment Update

  Each April the government generally makes changes which come into effect with the changing of the tax year, including changes to statutory rates for various employment related payments and the national minimum wage. In this blog we note some

Covid-19: Can Employers Carry Out Testing in the Workplace?

Covid-19: Can Employers Carry Out Testing in the Workplace?

  Employees being infected with Covid-19 can have a significant impact in the workplace, including lost productivity and the self-isolation of groups of employees who may have been exposed, not to mention the potentially severe impact on the health of

What happens to joint property when cohabitation ends?

What happens to joint property when cohabitation ends?

  Our previous blog covered separation. Another area which we felt it was useful to consider is what happens to joint property in the event of a cohabiting couple separating. If you reside with your partner but are not married,

Outer House judgment favours employer contracts of employment

Outer House judgment favours employer contracts of employment

  We welcomed a decision issued by Lady Wolffe in the Outer House of the Court of Session this week, regarding the enforcement of post-termination non-compete restrictions in a contract of employment. Representing the pursuer, construction recruitment firm Apex Resources Ltd,

Five top tips for businesses dealing with unpaid invoices

Five top tips for businesses dealing with unpaid invoices

  With many businesses hard-hit by the pandemic, getting paid on time and protecting your cashflow has never been more important. Carrying the weight of unpaid invoices can make doing business challenging. The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial difficulties for

‘Sleep-In’ Workers only entitled to Minimum Wage when awake and working

The Supreme Court has handed down its judgement in Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake & Shannon v Rampersad and another (T/A Clifton House Residential Home) [2021] UKSC 8, known as the “Mencap case”, which concerned how employers should be paying

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