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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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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 becomes law with phased implementation
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has now become law. While the Act doesn’t introduce significant change, it makes a number of adjustments and changes…
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Colleague stories: Kirsten Boettcher
Kirsten Boettcher transitioned from Legal Secretary to Solicitor at Lindsays by studying part-time, supported by a culture that values and listens to staff.
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From ideas to impact: Legal essentials for Scotland’s tech sector
Whether people are creating a video game, developing medical devices, innovating in space or applying AI to societal challenges, their future success is likely to depend on good legal advice from day one.
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Can employers assess employees before consulting on redundancy?
The Court of Appeal confirmed that redundancy processes can be fair even if scoring happens before consultation, provided employees can challenge it on appeal.
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Whose risk is it anyway? The high stakes of site condition clauses
The High Court ruled that informal "Clarifications" can override formal contract terms. Ensure digital and paper contracts match and avoid including negotiation history.
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Colleague stories: Jennifer Philp
Jennifer Philp’s traineeship in Dundee led to her qualifying into Commercial Property, benefiting from a supportive culture and flexible hours.
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Employment Rights Bill - Government Roadmap and anticipated timeline
The Employment Rights Act 2025 overhauls workplace rights, introducing "day-one" parental leave, sick pay reforms, and new harassment duties.
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Marketing considerations under UK GDPR and PECR
PECR now carries fines of up to £17.5m. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is fully in force, introducing new cookie and marketing rules.
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Succession in farming: Planning is not just about inheritance tax
In today’s Scotsman, Leanne Gordon encourages farming families and businesses to plan for the future - either to the next generation or new owners or tenants
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