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Van McKellar

The Hidden Horror that is Tacit Relocation

December 13, 2017July 17, 2017 by Van McKellar

One of the areas where early legal advice can really pay off is in the area of leases; both commercial and residential. Scots Law still differs from English law in material respects as regards property … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Crash Bang Wallop: What a Video. The rise of the Dash Cam!

December 13, 2017July 13, 2017 by Ainsley McCabe

As the number of vehicles on our roads rises year on year, more and more people are turning to ‘Dash Cam’ technology to assist them should they be unfortunate enough to be involved in an … Read more

Laura Macdonald

The Taylor Review – what’s new for workers’ rights?

August 15, 2019July 12, 2017 by Laura Macdonald

Matthew Taylor, the author of Theresa May’s employment review, has revealed his findings this morning and calls for all work in the UK’s economy to be “fair and decent with realistic scope for development and … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Can Zero Hours contracts be bad for your health?

June 10, 2019July 11, 2017 by Laura Macdonald

Zero hours contracts are regularly criticised in the press for their negative impact on workers’ rights and wages, but can they be harmful to your health? Yes, according to a recent study by University College … Read more

Pamela Bradshaw

Indirect Asbestos Victims: The New Pursuer?

December 13, 2017July 7, 2017 by Pamela Bradshaw

A recent report confirmed that more than £84 million has been awarded under the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) set up by the government. The scheme has been set up for individuals who were negligently … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Warning, live without warning!

August 15, 2019July 6, 2017 by Laura Macdonald

It has emerged that hundreds of agency staff hired to work at an outdoor concert would go unpaid due to the cancellation of the concert because of adverse weather. Punk band Green Day were scheduled … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Dads losing out on their Paternity Leave

July 6, 2018July 5, 2017 by Laura Macdonald

A father’s legal rights to time off work and statutory pay are showing signs of weakness, as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) review published on 18th June shows that a quarter of fathers in employment … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Closing the Scottish Gender Pay Gap

December 13, 2017July 4, 2017 by Laura Macdonald

A recent report from the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee has concluded that the Scottish Government could make more progress in closing the gender pay gap and also boost the economy if it made greater use of its devolved powers.

Jennifer Rowlinson

Hello…it’s (on) me: refunds and rock stars

October 2, 2018July 4, 2017 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Adele sings about broken hearts, and it’s safe to say that a few hearts were broken when the Oscar-winning singer cancelled her two final Wembley tour performances at the weekend due to the strain. However, … Read more

Alan Macdonald

Improving Clinical Care during Childbirth

December 13, 2017July 3, 2017 by Alan Macdonald

A recent report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ (RCOG) has identified key clinical actions that should be taken to improve the quality of care given during childbirth and prevent future cases of stillbirth, neonatal death and brain injury.

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