Insights 27 August 2015

How should employers deal with pre-existing medical conditions?

Employers face three main issues when an employee has failed to disclose a medical condition which is relevant to their employment – it is important t...

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Insights 24 August 2015

What if life on the farm doesn’t end happily ever after?

Divorce involving family farms can be complicated, and can threaten generations of stewardship. Prevention is always better than cure, and ring-fencing certain assets can help

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Insights 24 August 2015

Sheriff rules ‘advance rent payments are not a tenancy deposit’

In a recent case at Dundee Sheriff Court, Sheriff Drummond QC determined that an advance payment of rent by a tenant did not amount to a deposit.

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Insights 13 August 2015

Looking out for your children

A Will can ensure that your choice of carer is selected for your children and provide for them financially if something was to happen to you. However,...

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Insights 12 August 2015

Lindsays advises FanDuel on UK head office relocation

Lindsays provided commercial property legal advice to leading Scottish tech business, FanDuel, which has recently announced its UK head office relocat...

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Insights 11 August 2015

A sound social media policy is crucial for employers

Last week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that the dismissal of an employee for social media misconduct was fair, highlighting the importance of...

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Insights 6 August 2015

Social life after death

Facebook is introducing its “legacy contact” feature in the UK which allows users to appoint digital heirs to administer their page after they die.

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Insights 5 August 2015

Sheriff Principal refuses a housing association tenant’s eviction appeal

The Sheriff Principal in a recent case confirmed that “compelling reasons” are required to appeal a decree for eviction and many cases relate to a ten...

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Insights 31 July 2015

Charitable status could put your sports club in a different league

Are you involved in a local rugby, tennis, golf, or other sports club? Your club may be eligible for tax reliefs or new sources of funding.

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Insights 28 July 2015

A child’s right to inherit – an English and Scottish perspective

Although, the recent English court decision to award a disinherited daughter a third of her mother’s estate could significantly weaken people’s right ...

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Insights 24 July 2015

The last resort – how can you avoid court when separating?

Separating from a partner is a distressing enough experience without having to deal with the stress and expense of resolving your issues in court. He...

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Insights 23 July 2015

Commuting may be treated as working time

The opinion of the Advocate General in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a recent case could have far reaching consequences for emp...

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