Insights 29 March 2016

Guardianships – for who, when and how?

In 2015 there were over 9,300 welfare guardians in Scotland and the number of applications is increasing every year. What does guardianship mean and when are they needed?

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Insights 21 March 2016

Dealing with digital profiles after death

Digital profiles and the issues of how to deal with them after death can be a difficult prospect for family members and loved ones. They will often h...

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Insights 18 March 2016

How do you split a field four ways?

Under proposed new Scottish succession laws, it may no longer be possible to pass on a farm or estate intact. What can farmers or landowners do?

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Insights 16 March 2016

New guidance on avoiding unlawful discrimination in adverts

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued guidance on avoiding discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 in job adverts.

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Insights 15 March 2016

The end of a marriage does not mean an end to being parents

Parenting apart - Separating parents who have the best outcomes for their children are those who can resolve differences without falling out, who focu...

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Insights 11 March 2016

Restructuring could be the route to survival for charities

As the public sector in Scotland grapples with financial pressures, the third sector must face the prospect of reduced funding and budgets. To maintai...

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Insights 8 March 2016

Wills are for everyone

Contrary to what many people think, making a Will is important and everyone should consider making one to ensure their wishes are carried out when the...

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Insights 26 February 2016

Divorce should focus on the future not on past faults

Proposed law changes in England and Wales have highlighted two important lessons for anyone going through a divorce, however, the law in Scotland is d...

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Insights 12 February 2016

What to do if someone dies

It is something that none of us wants to think about, but something we may well have to do one day: dealing with the practicalities when someone dies.

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Insights 11 February 2016

Recent European Court ruling is a reminder to employers about the importance of a clear IT policy

In the case of Barbulescu v Romania, the employers clear policy on personal messaging in the workplace resulted in a ruling by the European Court of H...

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Insights 10 February 2016

‘Wilfully blind’ or in need of better training?

Alastair Keatinge, Charity Law Partner discusses how improving charity governance means encouraging and empowering trustee boards and his article on t...

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Insights 29 January 2016

Try to stay in harmony when negotiating child support

Separating parents who agree child support arrangements themselves without resorting to the Child Maintenance Service can save significant sums.

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