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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.
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

Changes to Minimum Wage

Over the next week we will be providing 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

Changes to Leave Requirements

Changes to Leave Requirements

  Over the next week we will providing 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

International Women’s Day: Driving Gender Inclusion in the Workplace

International Women’s Day: Driving Gender Inclusion in the Workplace

  International Women’s Day has been celebrated worldwide for over a century to recognise women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. This year, our Employment Law team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown organised a panel discussion event to celebrate the

Beware of Business Rates

Beware of Business Rates

  Business rates – or non-domestic rates as they are also known – are a tax levied on shops, bars, restaurants, offices and other commercial properties to pay towards Local Council services such as education, social care and waste management,

Home or Office?

Home or Office?

  At the beginning of the pandemic (almost four years ago now), workplaces across the nation had to vacate office premises and work from home until told otherwise. This bizarre new way of working on mass completely shocked both employers

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