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Solicitor agents make critical differences as Scottish property market evolves
House buyers and sellers need the experience and expertise of solicitor estate agents now more than ever as property market dynamics shift.
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Rural businesses can seize tourism opportunities with the right legal checks
Agritourism is vital for rural Scotland. Use Permitted Development Rights for conversions, but ensure you have the correct licenses for food and stays.
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Singh-ing for your supper: The right to legal rights
Unlike English law, Scottish "Legal Rights" give spouses and children an automatic claim to a share of moveable assets, regardless of the Will's terms.
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The power of a name
Name or gender changes don't invalidate a Will if the person is identifiable. However, Power of Attorney updates are vital to avoid bank rejections.
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Can an employee be blissfully unaware yet suffer discrimination by way of harassment?
When a person is unaware of potential harassment they cannot claim later that the conduct was discriminating.
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Everybody needs good neighbours - but not everyone has them
When your next-door neighbours (or their pets) haven’t become your good friends, what options are available to you?
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Can a dismissal be fair despite the decision maker not conducting the disciplinary hearing?
Yes, keeping in mind that procedural mistakes from the dismissal process can potentially be rectified at the appeal stage.
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Debunked: five urban myths around family law
People chat all the time about friends or family getting together and splitting up, yet misconceptions are rife about their rights and obligations in these…
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New lending powers ‘a potential game-changer for farmers’
New rules means value in the likes of machinery, livestock and tenancy values could be used to secure finance for the first time in Scotland.
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