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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.

Recent news headlines have surrounded the political consultancy firm, Cambridge Analytica, regarding its alleged influencing of the 2016 Presidential elections and the Brexit referendum through Facebook user data. It has also been suggested that brib

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Contract Law Update: Third Party Rights

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Jus quaesitum tertio is the Latin name for the legal doctrine governing third party rights under Scottish contract law. This extremely out-dated and inflexible law is now the subject of a much-needed review. Under current Scots common law, parties to

Monday, 14 August 2017

Evaluating the Revaluation: A look at the Impact of the 2017 Non-Domestic Rates Revaluation

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At the end of 2016 the draft rateable values for the postponed Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) revaluation were released. These new rateable values will take effect from 1 April 2017 and official notices advising owners, tenants and occupiers of premises wi

Thursday, 23 March 2017

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Worker Status: The Saga Continues

We have previously written about various cases on worker status arising from the ‘gig economy’. Companies including Uber, Citysprint and Pimlico Plumbers have been on the losing end of decisions where they have sought to argue that their contra...

When the Will isn't Always the Way - Challenging a Will in Scotland

Following the death of a loved one, you may have to take steps to deal with the administration of their estate. This task is often made easier when the deceased created a will prior to their death. However, what happens when the will does not a...

TUPE AND THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

As anyone who has had to delve into the complexities of TUPE will testify, the Regulations are enough to fry the brain. So here’s something to add oil to the pan!If in your business you are in a TUPE situation, especially a service provis...

WHAT RIGHTS DO ABSENT PARENTS HAVE IF THEY COME BACK INTO A CHILD’S LIFE AFTER SEVERAL YEARS AWAY

The concept of a traditional family unit has changed and, in some situations, this give rise to problems. Figures from 2016 suggest that, not only can separation have a huge impact on the mental wellbeing of the family unit, but it has a financial im...

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