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With the snow season kicking off in the UK, Europe, and beyond, many people will be flocking to ski resorts and snow activity sites once again. However, as with all sports, there comes a risk of injury. If you have been injured as a result of a skiin

The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 extended the moratorium on diligence from six weeks to six months and temporarily removed the prohibition on a debtor applying for more than one moratorium in a 12 months period.  The rationale behind the prov

Shopping events are designed to whip us all into a frenzy. Many of us succumb to the temptation to purchase goods at a discounted price, but what are your rights if they turn out not to be quite what we hoped for? Retailers will typically offer a ret

With COP26 having now begun in Glasgow, we at Miller Samuel Hill Brown have been considering the impact of our business operations on the environment, along with many other business and individuals across the United Kingdom and the world. While as a

It has been quite a wait since it was recommended by Sheriff Principal Taylor in his 2013  Review of Expenses and Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland – but cost shifting has finally arrived. For actions raised after 30 June 2021, new rules h

As the UK’s vaccination programme continues and the threat posed by Covid-19 subsides, the Scottish Government has begun rolling back the emergency legislation previously enacted to deal with the pandemic. Most notably, almost all remaining legal res

The local authorities are routinely enforcing access rights against residential, commercial and estate owners. It is therefore important for property owners to know their rights and responsibilities when it comes the Access Rights. The Land Reform (S

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 recruit

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

Through our relationships with other people, we often make promises. You may promise to do something, or you may promise not to do something (you may even promise yourself you’re going to get fit once gyms re-open…!). But what does the law have to sa