The Modern Limited Duration Tenancy
With effect from 30 November 2017, a new type of tenancy for farms and agricultural lands has been introduced under the Land Reform (…
Glass Half Full?
5 December 2017 marks the third anniversary of the reduction of the legal drink-driving limits in Scotland.
The change meant a reduction…
A Royal Prenup?
As a huge fan of both Prince Harry and the TV show, Suits, I was delighted when Kensington Palace announced the (long awaited) news…
Winter is Coming...
The risks of tripping and slipping increases hugely during the winter months, as icy conditions make pathways and roads a treacherous slip…
Legal Rights: Why Sir Bruce's children and Heff's wife would have been better off in Scotland
This year the showbiz world said a sad farewell to two well known stars; Sir Bruce Forsyth and Hugh Hefner. Whilst it may not appear that…
Uber drivers entitled to specific employment protections following Tribunal ruling - Update
Employment Appeal Tribunal has rejected Uber's appeal against the Employment Tribunal's original decision.
In our previous blog Uber good…
Crowdfunding The Way to a Private Prosecution?
Emily Hunt is trying to raise funds through crowdfunding to bring a private prosecution against the man she says raped her.
I read with…
Personal Injury: The discount rate revisited
This week Direct Line Insurance Group reported a 4.2% rise in premiums for the first nine months of this year
Last month the Association…
The Eviction of Short Assured Tenancies
Are you a Landlord of a private residential property in Scotland? If so – are you prepared for 1 December 2017?
On that date, the Private…
Queensferry Crossing... but for a Queen's Ransom?
Could your land be subject to compulsory acquisition for an infrastructure project?
Following the much anticipated recent opening of the…
Surrogacy: An alternative to the IVF Postcode Lottery?
News this week has highlighted that following a recent Freedom of Information Request, nearly 90% of NHS clinical commissioning groups (…
A Marriage of Inheritance Tax Convenience
Last week two Irishmen announced that they intend to marry in order to “avoid inheritance tax”.
The inheritance tax rules in Ireland…
Further Development in the Ongoing Saga of Holiday Pay
Court of Appeal dismissed British Gas’ appeal and affirmed an earlier decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of British Gas…
Record fine for Alton Towers Health and Safety Failings
Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd has been fined a potentially record breaking fine of £5 Million after admitting to Health and Safety…
Changes to Crofting Law on the Horizon?
On 28 August 2017, the Scottish Government announced the start of The Crofting Consultation 2017. The Consultation is open until 20…
Marking Your Territory
The Importance of Knowing your Boundaries
Voluntary registration of title in the Land Register is currently a hot topic in Scottish land…
Family Disputes - the inheritance a family doesn't want...
A commonly held belief is that a person can give their worldly assets away on death to whoever they like. Sadly the law makes it more…
The Gift That Keeps On Giving?
Last month Macmillan Cancer Support's latest accounts were published and show that income from legacies left to the charity in individual’s…
CICA and false claims - a rock and a hard place?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has been in the press on a number of occasions over the last couple of weeks about…
Re-registering the Hatches
A recent article in a regional English newspaper that has been doing the rounds on Facebook has caused some concern for parents who think…
What Are The Responsibilities of Volunteer Marshals?
News that the British Cycling Federation, an official and a marshal face criminal proceedings for the death of a spectator in the a…