Insights 23 October 2015

Can you discriminate against a company?

The Equality Act 2010 prevents discrimination by a person against another person, however what is the situation when it is a company complaining of di...

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Insights 20 October 2015

Supreme Court divorce ruling – there are consequences for concealing assets

The recent Supreme Court ruling in the cases of Mrs Gohil and Mrs Sharland is a landmark decision which demonstrates that dishonesty when agreeing a d...

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Insights 15 October 2015

The law dry? Not at all…

Over the last 200 years our lawyers have heard many fascinating stories as they have advised on and resolved a wide range of people’s life issues. He...

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Insights 5 October 2015

Can you combine work and grandchild care?

Yesterday was Grandparents Day in the UK. It would be no surprise if many of those grandparents were helping with grandchild care, though many of thos...

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Insights 1 October 2015

Lindsays and SAMH

Lindsays has been supporting SAMH for several years through staff volunteering, fundraising activities and events.  Now, as an independent Scottish la...

Why make a Will Many people assume they don’t need a Will or don’t need one yet. They think they’re not wealthy enough, not old enough, or that their ...

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Insights 9 September 2015

Tribunal fees in Scotland to be abolished

The Scottish Government has confirmed in its legislative programme for 2015/16 that it will abolish tribunal fees as an early policy priority but real...

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Insights 7 September 2015

The risks of low cost Wills

There are risks involved with using low-cost, potentially unregulated Will writing services, as the result may not accurately reflect the arrangements...

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Insights 28 August 2015

200 years of inventions and technology

Science and technology have not only played an important role in Scotland’s history, but also in Lindsays’ history and that continues today with our t...

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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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