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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.
New Bill Establishes 6 Month Pause on Debt Recovery Action for Mental Health Sufferers

New Bill Establishes 6 Month Pause on Debt Recovery Action for Mental Health Sufferers

The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill, passed on 6th June 2024, is an Act of the Scottish Parliament which has significantly modified the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 to establish a mental health Moratorium. This Bill addresses debt recovery action by

Formula 1 and the Suspension of an Employee

Formula 1 and the Suspension of an Employee

It was a fantastic moment to see Lando Norris win his first ever F1 grand prix recently making it McLaren’s first win in almost three years! With the drama unfolding on the track so too is the drama off-track. Christian

Welcome to our New Trainee Solicitor, Allan Millar

Welcome to our New Trainee Solicitor, Allan Millar

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is pleased to announce the appointment of our newest trainee, Allan Millar. After pursuing a career in Pharmacy, Allan made a transition to law and has now commenced his traineeship in the firm’s Residential Property Department

The Devil’s in the Detail

The Devil’s in the Detail

Congratulations, you’ve bought the home of your dreams. A new build property with a drive way. It’s your property, so you can do anything you want with it. Right? Well, no actually. Or more accurately it depends upon your title

Key Considerations of Running a Family Business

Key Considerations of Running a Family Business

Separate from the fact that Samsung, Dyson and Specsavers are all large and very successful corporations, what is possibly not as well-known is the fact that these corporations are all family-owned businesses. It is accepted that managing a family business

Judicial College Guidelines- Increase to the Guideline rates

Judicial College Guidelines- Increase to the Guideline rates

Last month, the Judicial College Guidelines rates which are used for the assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury cases increased.  The new guidelines are that all brackets for damages have been increased by 22% which is to take account

World Parent Day

World Parent Day

World Parent Day is an occasion which celebrates parents worldwide; and is marked on the 01 June every year. Its purpose is to show appreciation to all parents for their ongoing commitment to their children.  In acknowledgement of this day,

Rent Eviction Ban Lifted- What This Means for Landlords

Rent Eviction Ban Lifted- What This Means for Landlords

What was the Eviction Moratorium in Scotland? The Tenant Eviction Moratorium came into place in 06 September 2022 by the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 which meant that Landlords could still take steps toward evicting tenants such

Live Consultation on Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt – How Does This Affect the Licensed Trade?

Live Consultation on Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt – How Does This Affect the Licensed Trade?

What is the consultation about and what are its aims? This Scottish Government consultation is looking for views/opinions in relation to proposed regulations to restrict the promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) in situations

National Pet Month 2024

National Pet Month 2024

April 2024 is National Pet Month (NPM) which celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership. Here at Miller Samuel Hill Brown LLP, we have more than our fair share of animal lovers with pets ranging from chickens to horses,

Redundancy Protection Changes

Redundancy Protection Changes

  Over the next week, we will provide you with a series of short blogs on the key employment law changes that are being introduced at the beginning of next month. This blog will specifically focus on the changes to

Annual Leave & Holiday Pay

Annual Leave & Holiday Pay

  Over the next week, we will provide you with a series of short blogs on the key employment law changes that will be introduced at the beginning of next month. This blog will specifically focus on the changes to

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