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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.

Successful Conviction Under The Bribery Act Provides Warning For Companies

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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

Latest News And Blogs

What is a “quickie” divorce?

In Scotland, it is possible to apply for what is often referred to as a “quickie” divorce using the Simplified Procedure.The Simplified Procedure can be used in situations where you have been separated for more than two years or, indeed, for mor...

Proud to support Simon Community

This year, Miller Samuel Hill Brown have decided to support Simon Community Scotland as our charity of the year for 2020. Most will be aware of Simon Community but for those who are not – the charity helps those affected by homelessness across Scotla...

Gone but not gone forever – how to restore a dissolved company

There are various reasons why a company might be struck off and subsequently dissolved. The company may have become dissolved by inaction, for example where the company is no longer needed or forgotten about and as a result the necessary document fil...

Forced Retirement – Is It Justified?

The BBC recently reported on the case of a professor who won a claim for age discrimination against Oxford University. The case related to a compulsory retirement age operated by the university, something which is unusual now since the abolishme...

SHORT-TERM LET LICENSING: A TSUNAMI IN PROSPECT

Short-term property lets (STLs): a boon for the hospitality trade but a blight on communities? A gravy train that looks set to be derailed?Property owners have a number of enticements to enter the market. STLs are an attractive alternative to long-te...

New guidance on harassment in the workplace

The Equality and Human Rights Commission have released new guidance for employers in relation to harassment in the workplace. Their guidance on Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work sets out details of what harassment is in terms of the...

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