News 13 February 2019

Government proposals to extend legal protections for pregnant women and new mothers

The Government has published a consultation paper setting out proposals to extend the legal protection afforded to pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace

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News 29 January 2019

Cohabitees - whose house is it anyway?

If you are thinking about buying a house with your partner it’s worth ensuring your interest in the property is protected

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News 14 January 2019

Companies may need a policy on work emails and calls after hours

This article on employees' right to disconnect by Kate Wyatt from our Employment team featured in the Scotsman on Monday 14 January

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News 20 December 2018

When can a telecoms operator gain compulsory access to your site?

In the first case under the new rules governing telecoms operators, the tribunal grants survey access to an operator where permission was denied by the building owner

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News 18 December 2018

The Supreme Court finds discharged debtor is entitled to retain PPI compensation

The Supreme Court’s judgment in connection with a dispute over whether a trust deed debtor can retain monies received post final distribution provides...

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News 18 December 2018

More registration on the horizon for the rural sector

Landowners, land agents and their lawyers need to be aware of the proposed new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land

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News 28 November 2018

Backing a better way to divorce

Good divorce week is a campaign to reduce conflict when parents are separating and to remove blame from the divorce process

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News 15 November 2018

We should all do our bit for trustee diversity

This article on Trustee Diversity by Alastair Keatinge from our Charities team was featured on Third Force News on Tuesday 13 November

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News 14 November 2018

Trustees needed – your community needs you

Many charities are looking to increase diversity on their boards and bring in different expertise and skills with younger trustees

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News 12 November 2018

Trustees Week - Could you be a 'secret superhero'?

We are delighted to support Trustees Week and congratulate trustees on their work to help the thousands of charities across the country

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News 7 November 2018

Clarifying the “right to roam”

People in Scotland enjoy what is colloquially known as the "right to roam" but this is a misnomer

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News 5 November 2018

The future of civil partnerships in Scotland

Have your say…. the Scottish Government has given the public until 21 December 2018 to share their opinions on the future of civil partnerships in Scotland

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