Coronavirus: What does it mean for foreign nationals in the UK?
The coronavirus, officially known as the COVID-19, has now claimed more than 1,800 lives. It has infected more than 72,000…
International Winter Bike to Work Day
This year, Valentines Day is also International Winter Bike to Work Day and encourages everyone to ditch the car and get on your bikes.…
Should a Personal Injury Lawyer Care about Care Costs?
I will be watching with interest the outcome of the Mencap and Shannon appeals, which are being heard by the Supreme Court this week (…
Walk This Way?
It’s a familiar sight. You’re walking down the street and someone is walking towards you, staring at their phone and not paying the…
What effect will Brexit have on health and safety at work?
Narrow though the victory was and although views may have changed, today we leave the European Union at 11pm and enter an 11 month…
Exit Day: What Happens Next for Data Protection?
Whether you sit in the pro-Brexit camp or in the Remain camp, Exit Day is here. We must now all accept that the UK will leave the EU at…
How will the Children (Scotland) Bill affect families in Scotland?
Important changes in the world of child law are afoot in Scotland. The Children (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish…
Unstable Furniture – Is Ikea to Blame?
We recently saw the announcement of what is reported to be the largest wrongful death settlements in US history. The case focussed on the…
To Sue or Not After Medical Negligence
I often see comments on social media suggesting that someone should not sue the NHS, even if someone has been left with long term injuries…
Restrictive Covenants in Dental Practices - a pointless exercise or not?
We are regularly asked to provide advice on restrictive covenants, either in putting them into place or advising on their enforceability.…
Entrepreneurs encouraged to consider their personal affairs.
The start of a new year often brings with it resolutions for self-improvement, a desire to make life changes and, for some individuals, the…
Call to Raise Age of Criminal Responsibility to 12 in England and Wales
At what age should a child be assumed to have criminal responsibility? In other words, at what age should a child be expected to know…
A bumpy landing for Flybe?
Flybe isn’t exactly like other airlines. It was founded in 1979 with the idea of connecting the island of Jersey to major airports…
What Employers can expect in 2020.
April 2020 is set to be a busy month in the Employment Law calendar with a number of changes coming into force that businesses need to be…
Reindeer farmers hoping to sleigh in fight for grazing rights
Swedish herders of Sami Reindeer faced a recent Court battle to defend their ‘historic right’ to graze around the Altevatnet Lake which is…
Is a Will or Power of Attorney on your 'To do' list for 2020?
At this time of year, it can feel like life is one very long ‘to do’ list. Christmas shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, Nativities,…
The Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill and the protection of assets
On 30 September 2019, the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament for debate. The Bill, if it…
Finders Keepers? Treasure Trove in Scotland
With the recent discovery of Bronze Age carved stone figures in Orkney, the Gold Ring at Loch Lomond reported earlier this year and the…
The Aftermath of the Tsunami
The legal aftermath of M&Ds ‘Scotland’s Theme Park’ Tsunami rollercoaster accident in July 2016 appears to have now come to an end over…
Company Voluntary Arrangements: Retail Hero or False Dawn
The use of Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) within the retail and restaurant sectors has grown in frequency in recent times.
A CVA…
National Carers Day
Following on from yesterday’s first ever National Power of Attorney day in Scotland, today is National Carers Day. There are many facets of…