Insights 21 February 2018

How should employers handle flexible working requests?

There are steps employers can take to ensure decisions they make on flexible working requests are fair

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Insights 20 February 2018

The Court of Session – an overview of how it works

Gregor McEwan provides an insight into the procedures of the supreme civil court of Scotland, the Court of Session

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Insights 5 February 2018

Selling your property the modern way

Technology has opened up amazing possibilities when it comes to buying and selling houses

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Insights 30 January 2018

Caveats – a simple, cost-effective way to protect your business

All businesses with interests in Scotland should consider lodging caveats as protection in the event of an action being raised against them

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Insights 25 January 2018

Going digital for legal advice may be costly

The internet can be great for researching aspects of law for families and individuals, but beware of advice that is not tailored to your personal circumstances

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Insights 11 January 2018

GDPR - how can you ensure your marketing activity complies?

If your business engages in marketing activity the new data protection rules mean you should check your actions are compliant

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Insights 10 January 2018

Common mistakes made by employers when handling disciplinary hearings

When handling a disciplinary, there are some key steps an employer can take to minimise the risk of successful unfair dismissal claims by former employees

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Insights 8 January 2018

Family lawyers are not just for January

If you are considering separation or divorce the sooner you contact a family lawyer the more informed you will be about the options available to you

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Insights 19 December 2017

What are the benefits of the new residential nil-rate band?

A new inheritance tax (IHT) allowance increases the value of assets that people can pass on IHT-free

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Insights 27 November 2017

There’s a Simple Procedure for dealing with commercial debt recovery

Simple Procedure was introduced in November 2016 to offer faster and more accessible justice for business disputes including debt recovery actions

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Insights 24 November 2017

Peace and goodwill at Christmas?

If you are separated parents, planning in advance and communicating with each other and your children will help everyone enjoy the festive season

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Insights 10 November 2017

How should an employer handle workplace harassment allegations?

With historic harassment allegations prominent in the media, employers should be aware of the steps they can take to ensure allegations are handled appropriately

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