Insights 25 May 2022

Wills: How best to avoid (or deal with) disputes and challenges

Simple mistakes can invalidate a Will or lead to family fall-outs. We highlight some of the main errors to avoid when making your own Will, and your o...

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Insights 24 May 2022

Dismissal may be unfair even where an employee volunteered for redundancy

The decision of a tribunal was found to be wrong by the EAT for striking out a claim for unfair dismissal following a voluntary redundancy request.

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Insights 18 May 2022

Good governance underpins great charity work

Charities should ensure they have their houses in order to be in the strongest position to face the post-pandemic world.

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Insights 17 May 2022

Is laddish behaviour in the workplace an excusable basic instinct?

Have attitudes in the workplace evolved or are they stuck in a premillennial 1990’s time warp? A Tribunal case suggests that in some workplaces, it is the latter.

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Insights 10 May 2022

Pursuing a court action: the key is in the research

Before pursuing a court action it’s not only worth considering the costs involved but also doing your research into the other side’s financial circumstances

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Insights 20 April 2022

Looking out for loved ones means making a Will

The assumption your assets will be automatically passed on to your loved ones often results in expenses and stress

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Insights 14 April 2022

Why it’s important to be mindful of the impact of disabilities on staff

The Equality Act 2010 prevents employers treating employees unfavourably due to disability and Katherine Irvine, Associate in our Employment team, rev...

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Insights 30 March 2022

Protect Future Debt Recovery - Diligence on the Dependence

Measures can be put in place to protect assets when taking action to recover debt owed by the defender through the courts. However, pros and cons of t...

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Insights 7 February 2022

Sense and sensitivity are key to tackling hybrid working challenges

Returning to the office will take time to readjust to with hybrid working being the new norm.

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Insights 28 January 2022

Trust and cooperation: aspiration or obligation – meeting the standards of contract phrasing

A recent case at the Inner House highlights the difference that wording can make in a commercial agreement when conduct falls short

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Insights 19 January 2022

Rural housing: an option for diversification?

Creative and collaborate solutions are emerging to address the pressure on rural housing in Scotland as landowners, developers and other key stakehold...

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Insights 3 January 2022

TV drama Succession’s shock storyline highlights the need to make (or change) a Will

The show’s legacy plot could prompt people to consider who should benefit from the Wills and even lead to more Scots deciding to leave something to charity

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