Insights 28 July 2016
Ten urban myths of Family Law
Our family law team look at the most common misconceptions that exist regarding family law in Scotland, and explain the reality of each situation
Insights 26 August 2013
Is an Electronic Signature legally binding?
The advantages of using an “e-signature” are clear. It provides a quicker and easier method of signing documents and avoids the need for physically de...
Insights 6 June 2017
Wedding day peace of mind
Prenuptial agreements may not be romantic, but they are a straightforward way to provide clarity on what would happen in the case of divorce
Insights 13 August 2013
Is it legal to hire only “good-looking” staff?
‘All-American’ designer clothes store, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) came under fire recently from French rights watchdog Defenseur des Droits (Defender o...
Insights 8 August 2013
Fathers - Married or not: is your name on your child’s birth certificate?
According to the Office of National Statistics, in 2012 nearly half of all babies were born to unmarried parents. This figure is set to rise with soci...
Insights 30 July 2013
Employment and football: What counts as discrimination?
Football Clubs in Scotland hoping to attract Islamic players need to think carefully about the arrangements they put in place – or face potential disp...
Insights 23 July 2013
A right royal checklist
As HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate the birth of their son - we offer a few (tongue in cheek) top tips on things that the new parents may wish to consider
Insights 12 July 2013
Covert recording of employee did not make dismissal unfair
In the case of City & County of Swansea v Gayle, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employer’s use of covert video recordings ...
Insights 11 July 2013
Cohabitation rights
Our family law team talks about the increasing levels of people in Scotland that are choosing to live together rather than getting married
