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News recently broke that a handwritten note, found stuffed under Aretha Franklin’s couch cushion, was deemed to be her last Will and Testament by a US Court. This begs the question - could the same piece of paper constitute a valid Will in Scotland?
Learn moreMore people in Scotland moved from cities to rural areas during the pandemic. While populations fell in Scotland's largest cities, some rural areas saw an increase for the first time in years. New figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS) found the health crisis may have reversed long-term trends.
Learn moreWho could have imagined a gentle word like ‘snowflake’ could spark such divided opinion on behaviour in the modern workplace? But here’s a summary for those not following the story so far.
Learn moreOne of the UK Government’s aims of Brexit was to restore supremacy to domestic UK law and end the special status of retained EU law within the UK. To achieve this, new laws were proposed.
Learn moreOn 4 January 2023 the provisions of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (“the Act”) came into force. This Act replaces the interim regime, based on the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which was put in place when the UK left the EU and, broadly speaking, replaces the previous state aid regime.
Learn moreThe idea of investing for a sustainable future has gone mainstream. Because of this, companies and their management are being scrutinised for their impact on society and the environment, not just their ‘bottom line’ from a financial return perspective.
Learn moreA friend recently bought a new-build house. It was only after the first heavy rain that she realised that something was not right. An architect acquaintance confirmed to her that, no, the back door should not be flush with the back garden which sloped downhill towards it, and while there was indeed a damp proof course installed, it was below ground level.
Learn moreThe Scottish Government introduced its Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill (the “Bill”) on 15th November 2022. It seeks to make important changes to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the “2005 Act”), the legislation under which the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) was established.
Learn moreFaith in Nature is the first company in the world to appoint Nature on it's board. This article covers the legalities and logistics of this concept, how the approach could be perceived and an insight to businesses' obligations towards thinking green.
Learn moreReform of data protection law has been firmly on the UK Government’s agenda in recent years, and, following Brexit, is being presented as an opportunity to move away from some of the less popular elements of the EU’s regime towards a business-friendly, “common-sense-led” approach.
Learn moreIndependent schools in Scotland are facing significant cost pressures. There could be more to come. Depending on which political party succeeds in the next General Election, their charitable status may be removed, meaning an extra 20% VAT charge would be payable on school fees.
Learn moreThis webinar took place on Tuesday 20 June and explored the topic of incapacity and how it impacts on Private Client and Court Practitioners. The event covered issues and solutions relating to individuals who are incapable, alongside their families who are looking to navigate the legal system.
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