News 24 March 2021

Scottish Government ban on public worship unlawful

Brent Haywood, Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, acted in the successful challenge against church closures

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News 11 March 2021

Social media in the workplace: WhatsApp group chat supports recent harassment claim

An Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of having up-to-date policies which address the use of IT systems, instant messaging and soc...

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News 5 March 2021

Eilish’s new mindset and strong form help keep her outlook positive

Eilish’s passion for running, dedication to training and desire to keep improving make it easier to deal with the continuing uncertainty around athletics events

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News 3 March 2021

Lindsays advises Bruce Stevenson in deal with Goldman Sachs-backed UK firm

Bruce Stevenson, Scotland’s largest insurance broker, has been acquired by Aston Lark as part of a series of acquisitions for the group’s expansion

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News 18 February 2021

Scottish landlord ordered to pay wrongful termination order for the first time

The First-tier Tribunal’s first wrongful termination order provides a sharp warning to private residential landlords in Scotland who pursue eviction

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News 28 January 2021

Andrew Diamond appointed as Chairman of ESPC

Chair appointment for our Head of Residential Property who looks forward to leading ESPC as it continues to evolve and offer buyers, sellers and solic...

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News 18 January 2021

Court decision on landmark business insurance case provides lifeline for many companies

The Supreme Court has granted the appeal in favour of the FCA and policyholders in the Covid-19 Business Interruption Insurance Test case

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News 8 January 2021

Court decision confirms disputed service charges were included in lease provisions

Commercial tenants recently failed to persuade the court that service charges had been demanded incorrectly via a deed of conditions rather than the lease provisions

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News 4 January 2021

Positive property predictions for 2021 following £100m of residential sales

Strong prices are expected to continue as property transactions rise by half during the busiest four months on record

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News 31 December 2020

DIY Wills risk needless stress and potential problems for your loved ones

Off-the-shelf online Will templates are at risk of being invalid in Scotland as a recent case highlights the legal pitfalls families can be exposed to

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News 10 December 2020

Decisions made in the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic could fuel a rise in corporate disputes

Company directors should be braced for decisions they made in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic to be brought into question.

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News 16 November 2020

Legislative changes could be ahead for transforming derelict sites

Scott Geekie discusses the law governing derelict sites in Scotland and explains what communities and landowners should consider to help bring such la...

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