Insights 18 December 2013

Life lessons from the track

The training programme of Olympic athlete Eilish McColgan has some useful lessons for all of us

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Insights 12 December 2013

McCririck falls at age discrimination hurdle

A diverse age range in the workforce can have many positive benefits for employers but it also creates potential age discrimination claims if an emplo...

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Insights 27 November 2013

The benefits of an early divorce settlement

One of the most common misconceptions surrounding divorce is that using a lawyer drags the process out and incurs more fees. The reality is, in most ...

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Insights 22 November 2013

Disputes regarding paternity: Who’s the daddy?

We often see stories in the news about celebrities questioning the paternity of their children. However, many couples find themselves in this situatio...

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Insights 18 November 2013

Dental practice ownership:  should you start your own practice?

Our healthcare team have worked with a number of dental associates recently who have reached that crucial stage in their careers where they have had t...

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Insights 1 November 2013

Who can accompany workers to grievance meetings?

Ben Doherty, Head of Employment, looks at the changes to an employee’s right to be accompanied at grievance and disciplinary hearings following the ca...

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Insights 1 November 2013

Charity law needs to be in perfect working order

We all benefit if charities are well run. The sector could see significant change following the Scottish Government's new proposals on how charities are regulated

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Insights 23 October 2013

Does my child get to decide who he/she stays with?

The family law team are often asked, when providing advice about disputes regarding children, whether or not the child’s view is taken into account.

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Insights 25 September 2013

Buying property? Follow these 10 easy tips

Buying a new home is exciting but also daunting – whether you’re a first-time buyer or have done it before. It’s easier to make the right move if you ...

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Insights 25 September 2013

Helping a charity do things differently

We’re proud to have helped Social Bite with its governance model and its work to alleviate homelessness

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Insights 25 September 2013

How a mapmaker found the right way to the exit

Employee ownership is a useful exit strategy, as well as a good way to boost performance

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Insights 25 September 2013

Courts call for common sense from separating parents

When parents are making arrangements for children after separation or divorce, the legal system expects certain levels of behaviour from them. It’s advice worth heeding

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