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Alan CameronLawyers can still be found using Latin terms thinking it’s useful legal shorthand. Whatever the advantages of brevity, it does not come across well and there’s pressure on us to stop its use, including in … Read more
RecruitmentThe following article was written without any prompting (honestly!) by one of our solicitors. The author has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid taunts of “Partners’ Pet” from her colleagues. Why I’m proud to work … Read more
Jackson BoydAs the news emerged of Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss the head of the FBI, James Comey, I found myself asking the question: given Mr Comey has over two years qualifying service would he have … Read more
Dave BerryGroucho Marx once said “I was married by a Judge. I should have asked for a jury”. The All-Scotland Personal Injury Court has now heard the first civil jury trial to take place in the … Read more
Alan CameronTaking out Legal Expenses Insurance can often represent the optimal way of ensuring the best and most cost effective legal representation should you need it. It is usually sold as a bolt-on to home insurance. … Read more
Jackson BoydEAT contradicts their earlier decision: Implied contractual terms CAN be construed in a claim for wages The EAT has ruled in Weatherilt v Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd that a Tribunal does have jurisdiction to construe … Read more
Alan CameronThe Tenancy Deposit (Scotland) Regulations 2011 came into force on 7 March 2011. Since then, landlords have required to secure a tenant’s deposit in an approved safe deposit scheme within 30 working days of the … Read more
Alan CameronA holiday should be fun and relaxing but most of all allow you the opportunity to reminisce fondly about the hot weather and exotic food during the often dark and rainy days you encounter on … Read more
Denise McCannIf you are involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, and are deprived of the use of your vehicle, you might be lucky enough to find that the other driver’s insurer … Read more
Jackson BoydThe European Commission has recently presented its European Pillar of Social Rights, which contains 20 key principles and rights that it says will support fair and well-functioning labour markets and welfare systems.
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