Insights 25 March 2021

The latest furlough extension will be welcome for charities

Furlough has saved many jobs throughout the coronavirus pandemic and the question now for third sector organisations is now many more can it protect on the road to recovery?

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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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Insights 23 March 2021

Virtual resolution - maintaining commercial relationships in a post-Brexit and Covid-19 world

Businesses in conflict could avoid of the destruction of relationships by considering mediation or arbitration, both of which continue to be effective despite current turmoil

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Insights 16 March 2021

A renewed approach to land, woodland and wildlife could reap rewards for rural businesses

As policymakers and investors target net zero carbon and biodiversity gains, there are growing motivations to enhance your natural capital assets – an...

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Insights 12 March 2021

The many and varied legal consequences of the pandemic

There is little doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has, either directly or indirectly, affected the vast majority of the world’s population

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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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Insights 10 March 2021

Defamed online – the pros and cons of seeking vindication in court

Posting negative comments online may not only be risky if found to be defamatory but taking action could still reflect negatively on the business or i...

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News 8 March 2021

Are mergers on the cards as a solution for charities?

Alastair Keatinge discusses why mergers may be the only way for charities to secure their future - this article featured in The Scotsman on Monday 8 March

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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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Insights 1 March 2021

Can sharing an opinion online be defamatory?

The decision in a recent English case demonstrates the real-world implications of sharing opinions online

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Insights 24 February 2021

To have and to hold - good reasons to consider a postnuptial agreement

A prenuptial agreement is a good way to ring-fence assets before marriage, but did you know you could make a postnuptial agreement too?

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