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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Insights 16 July 2015
If you are cohabiting are you aware of your legal rights?
Sensible planning at an early stage can help avoid any uncertainty in the future.
Insights 3 July 2015
How to make your pension last your lifetime
Recent statistics suggest that we are living longer than ever, so it is essential that you have a carefully planned strategy in place to ensure your m...
Insights 29 June 2015
Wives may still benefit despite their ex-husbands incomplete disclosure of wealth
The Supreme Court is hearing the cases of two wives who are looking to overturn divorce settlements on the basis that their ex-husbands significantly ...
Insights 24 June 2015
(Wolf) whistle while you work – employers responsibility for employees behaviour
A recent case of a woman who reported daily wolf-whistles and comments from building site workers as she walked past highlights employers responsibili...
