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Employment Tribunal claims: Time limits extend to six months from 1 October 2026
New legislation will give workers and employers additional time to resolve workplace disputes before Tribunal proceedings are commenced
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What are Legal Rights and who is entitled?
In Scotland, when you die, your spouse/civil partner and your children will automatically be entitled to a share of your estate, regardless of whether or not you have a Will
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Eilish McColgan on injury setbacks, race wins, and the road back to fitness
Fresh from victory at the London Big Half, Eilish reflects on her recovery journey and the work still to come as she rebuilds her fitness
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Right to Work changes: Frequently asked questions for employers
The Right to Work regime is changing from 1 October 2026. Our immigration law team answers some of the key questions
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Linda Tinson joins Scottish Agritourism board
Linda Tinson, Consultant in Rural – Land and Business, has joined the board of Scottish Agritourism, bringing more than 20 years’ experience supporting Scotland’s rural businesses.
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Settlement agreements: What employees need to know
Settlement agreements can end an employment relationship by agreement, but understand what you are signing before accepting the terms
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Employee share incentives: why ‘leaver’ provisions matter
Why planning for departing employee shareholders is just as important as implementing the share scheme itself
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Back on the roads again - Eilish McColgan’s latest blog
Eilish McColgan reflects on a resilient autumn, bouncing back from illness to break the British 15km record and set a strong foundation for 2026
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Lindsays unveils new Perth office
We have moved to a new, modern office on Whitefriars Street to support our growing team and expand our services across Perthshire and Tayside
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Minor procedural flaws do not make a dismissal unfair
An Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling highlights the limits of procedural errors in disciplinary dismissals
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Employers must legally protect staff from sexual harassment at Christmas parties
Since October 2024, UK employers have a proactive legal duty to take "reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment
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Delighted to announce extended support for record-breaking Olympian Eilish McColgan
We are proud to extend our sponsorship of Scottish Olympian Eilish McColgan until 2029, supporting her journey toward a historic fifth Olympic Games.
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Break clauses in commercial leases - beware of potential pitfalls!
A break clause, also known as a break option, provides an opportunity for one or both lease parties to exit without penalty before the agreed end date.
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Head beats heart in a ‘good’ divorce
When going through a divorce, a focus on practicalities and mutual interests rather than ‘winning’ is likely to deliver better outcomes.
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Major EPC changes ahead: why commercial property owners should act now
The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025 introduce a stricter compliance cycle starting 31 October 2026.
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Lindsays welcomes new wave of emerging legal talent
We have welcomed a new cohort of seven trainee solicitors and retained four newly qualified lawyers, bringing our total number of trainees to 15.
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