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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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A helping hand for Generation Rent
The problems of Generation Rent are well-known. On the one hand, high house prices have driven up the deposits that first-time buyers need to save.
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Scottish University permitted to pursue IP infringement legal action in Scotland
IP is a valuable asset of many businesses and exists in various forms such as brand names, product designs, art, manufacturing processes and confidential…
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Winning over hearts and minds needed to meet our climate change targets
Rural services Partner, Susan Law, describes how the mismatch between the legislation, public attitudes and what happens on the ground affects wind farm…
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Third Sector leadership event highlights funding and good governance as hot topics in 2020
Third Sector leadership event highlights funding and good governance as hot topics in 2020.
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Moving in with your partner - include 'Make a Will' on your to-do list
Moving in together? In Scotland, cohabitees have no automatic inheritance rights. Making a Will protects your partner and home from legal disputes.
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The most extensive exercise in fixing croft rents in nearly two decades
The case of Olive Borland v Crofters on the Lochend Estate was “the most extensive exercise in fixing croft rents in nearly two decades.” The landowner…
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Don’t blur the lines between employees and volunteers
Scottish charities warned: Blurred lines between volunteers and staff risk costly legal claims. Use "agreements," not contracts, to protect status.
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Employment expert joins Lindsays’ Employment team in Edinburgh
Katherine Irvine recently joined our Employment team in Edinburgh and will be providing advice for both people and businesses who require legal advice for a wide range of employment matters.
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Our new website gives home sellers the edge in a highly competitive market
Visit our new residential property website to find out how the expertise, market know-how and service delivered by our team gets the very best results for…
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