Learn about legal developments or regulatory changes that could affect you, your family or your business
Insights 5 October 2015
Yesterday was Grandparents Day in the UK. It would be no surprise if many of those grandparents were helping with grandchild care, though many of thos...
Insights 1 October 2015
Lindsays has been supporting SAMH for several years through staff volunteering, fundraising activities and events. Now, as an independent Scottish la...
Why make a Will Many people assume they don’t need a Will or don’t need one yet. They think they’re not wealthy enough, not old enough, or that their ...
Insights 9 September 2015
The Scottish Government has confirmed in its legislative programme for 2015/16 that it will abolish tribunal fees as an early policy priority but real...
Insights 7 September 2015
There are risks involved with using low-cost, potentially unregulated Will writing services, as the result may not accurately reflect the arrangements...
Insights 28 August 2015
Science and technology have not only played an important role in Scotland’s history, but also in Lindsays’ history and that continues today with our t...
Insights 27 August 2015
Employers face three main issues when an employee has failed to disclose a medical condition which is relevant to their employment – it is important t...
Insights 24 August 2015
Divorce involving family farms can be complicated, and can threaten generations of stewardship. Prevention is always better than cure, and ring-fencing certain assets can help
Insights 24 August 2015
In a recent case at Dundee Sheriff Court, Sheriff Drummond QC determined that an advance payment of rent by a tenant did not amount to a deposit.
Insights 13 August 2015
A Will can ensure that your choice of carer is selected for your children and provide for them financially if something was to happen to you. However,...
Insights 11 August 2015
Last week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that the dismissal of an employee for social media misconduct was fair, highlighting the importance of...
Insights 6 August 2015
Facebook is introducing its “legacy contact” feature in the UK which allows users to appoint digital heirs to administer their page after they die.
Insights 5 August 2015
The Sheriff Principal in a recent case confirmed that “compelling reasons” are required to appeal a decree for eviction and many cases relate to a ten...