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Soaring numbers of claims across the UK in the Employment Tribunal and the impact of the Employment Rights Bill

13 May 2025
Andrew Wallace
Employment

The number of claims brought to the employment tribunal are rising year on year. The Ministry of Justice have published employment tribunal…

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What the Immigration White Paper really means for Scotland’s care sector

12 May 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

“Those of us who have the luck to enjoy good health forget about this vast parallel universe of the unwell – their daily miseries, their…

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What Scotland's EPC changes mean for non-domestic properties?

7 May 2025
Gemma Johnstone
Property

In 2023, the Scottish Government launched its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform consultation. Following responses received to the…

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Will AI replace your lawyers?

1 May 2025
Roisin Donnelly
Data Protection & GDPR, Intellectual Property

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a transformative force in the workplace, revolutionising industries from healthcare and…

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Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers

1 May 2025
Debbie Fellows
Employment

There has been much discussion and controversy surrounding the recent decision of the Supreme Court (“Court”) in the case of For Women…

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Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme for injuries caused by COVID-19 vaccinations

24 April 2025
Annie Muir
Personal Injury

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Claiming for Damages: What You Need to KnowThe COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to our lives,…

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Update: European citizens require an ETA to visit the UK from 2 April 2025

2 April 2025
Catriona MacDonald
Immigration

From 2 April, European citizens who are visiting or transiting landside through the UK must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA…

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Blood is Thicker than Water - The Infected Blood Scandal: Compensation and Legal Support

31 March 2025
Lynsay McFarlane
Personal Injury

Between 1970 and the early 1990s, over 30,000 NHS patients were given blood transfusions or treatments made using contaminated blood…

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Protecting Your Assets: The Vital Role of Prenuptial Agreements in Divorce

26 March 2025
Jennifer Gallagher
Family Law

In a recent High Court decision, Mr Justice Francis told a husband to learn to cook as he dismissed a claim for a divorce settlement of £2.…

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Putting the Children's Needs First

21 March 2025
Jennifer Gallagher
Family Law

March 21st is Single Parents Day in the UK. Supported by a number of organisations which support single parent families and designed to…

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Late diagnosis, misdiagnosis and undiagnosed medical claims

7 March 2025
Catriona Kemp
Personal Injury

The BBC recently reported that around 755,000 women’s health appointments are waiting to happen in the UK, with the waitlist for ‘‘…

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The proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BRP) for Inheritance Tax

7 March 2025
Morna Coutts
Private Client

The recent proposals announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 regarding Inheritance Tax (IHT) could have significant implications for farmers,…

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Upper Tribunal provide key insights on telecom lease renewal and termination of a code agreement.

3 March 2025
Iain Buchan
Claims & Disputes, Land and Rural Business

Landowners with phone masts on their land often ask about network operators trying to impose new, less favorable lease terms, or whether…

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Navigating inconsistencies in title deeds with the Tenement Management Scheme

28 February 2025
Marie Canning
Property

In June 2024, the Scotland Census 2022 reported that almost one third of households in Scotland were living in tenement buildings. Most…

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Understanding the Scottish Property System as a First-Time Buyer

25 February 2025
Sophie Fairweather
Property

Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming especially when navigating the legal and financial…

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Top Three Tips to Ace Your Global Talent Visa Application with Tech Nation in 2025

18 February 2025
Louise Crichton
Immigration

Global Talent Visa is one of UK’s most prestigious visa routes. It is a golden opportunity for exceptional tech professionals, founders,…

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Compulsory Mediation: A Scottish Perspective

17 February 2025
Iain Buchan
Claims & Disputes

Mediation, as a means of resolving disputes, has been gaining significant traction across various jurisdictions in recent years. In England…

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Autumn Budget 2024: Changes to pension taxation to affect individuals and business owners

12 February 2025
Emma Horne
Private Client

There was significant speculation about last year’s Budget, the first from a Labour Government in fifteen years. Changes to the taxation of…

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Civil Penalty Notices: Advice for challenging or objecting to a fine for illegal workers

11 February 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

January 2025 saw a record number of Home Office raids on businesses, including restaurants, nail bars, car washes and warehouses. With…

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Trade-marking a slogan – when does it work and when does it fail?

7 February 2025
Kirsty Stewart
Trade Marks

A trade mark is a sign which is used by a business to differentiate its products or services from those of its competitors. Whilst the most…

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The importance of Trauma-Informed Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims

31 January 2025
Eve McBride
Personal Injury

In the personal injury and clinical negligence claims process, the role of a lawyer extends beyond mere legal representation. For clients…