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Insights | Residential Property

Ownership by Possession: A Brief Summary on Prescriptive Claims

Thanks to sayings such as “possession is nine tenths of the law” it is perhaps not surprising that a lot of people might assume that occupation of land automatically confers rights of ownership. But is it really that simple?

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Insights | Employment

Information for employers on recent UK unrest

Recent days have seen widespread protests, riots and violence spreading across the UK. Some of this has been racially or religiously aggravated. I felt my heart sink watching the news and seeing the appalling images in towns and cities so familiar to us, where our clients are based, and our families live. I wanted to share some of the questions you may be facing if you are unfortunate enough to be impacted by these terrible events.

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Anderson Strathern strengthens construction disputes service with new team

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Anderson Strathern senior hires to bolster firm’s strategy for success

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Insights | Employment

What should employers do about domestic violence?

According to the National Centre for Domestic Violence, one in five adults will experience domestic abuse – whether that’s physical, sexual, psychological or financial - during their lifetime.

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Insights | Employment

Handling holiday pay ahead of the Edinburgh Festival: an employer’s guide

With the Edinburgh Festival season fast approaching, employers who hire workers on irregular hours or on a temporary basis should take heed of the potential pitfalls of a recent change in legislation around holiday pay.

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Insights | Corporate Law

Freedom of Information in Scotland – vital updates

With digital communications and tools such as WhatsApp firmly part of our daily lives, it’s no wonder that questions around what is, and is not, covered by Freedom of Information are arising.

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Insights | Employment

Navigating the New UK Tipping Rules: A Guide for Employers

On 1 October 2024, new UK-wide legislation on tipping will come into force, significantly altering the landscape for restaurants and other hospitality outlets. These changes mandate that tips must be passed onto all workers fairly without any deductions being made, with businesses required to have a written policy and keep records detailing how tips have been dealt with.

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Events | Employment
  • Date: 29 August 2024

Managers’ Bootcamp 2024

In this one-day management bootcamp, we covered the knowledge and skills needed to handle key issues within your team, including conduct, coaching and improving performance, managing absence, avoiding discrimination, and a great deal more.

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