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Not quite the ‘rub of the green’: Man fails to sue golf course despite falling down dangerous manhole
3rd March 2017We are all accustomed to reading in the papers that people are too quick to sue each other for damages, and that there is no longer any place where an organisation can be safe from the threat of legal action. However, the recent decision of the Court of Session in the case of Colin Taylor … Continue reading "Not quite the ‘rub of the green’: Man fails to sue golf course despite falling down dangerous manhole" -
‘Be Cool’ parents: Uma Thurman and ex-fiancé end custody dispute over 4 year old daughter
2nd March 2017You may have missed the latest celebrity courtroom drama between movie star Uma Thurman and her former partner, billionaire financier Arpad Busson. The case received relatively little publicity in the press here which is unfortunate because their dispute has highlighted issues which are regularly faced by separating families and family lawyers. Thurman and Busson went … Continue reading "‘Be Cool’ parents: Uma Thurman and ex-fiancé end custody dispute over 4 year old daughter" -
Does Getting Married on a “Gimmick Day” Mean You Will End Up Divorced?
17th February 2017Valentines’ Day – loved by some, loathed by others. Our Family Law team certainly enjoyed it earlier this week! As did florists across the land. It’s only a day after all – or is it? A recent study claimed that people who got married on so called gimmick days – such as Valentine’s Day – … Continue reading "Does Getting Married on a “Gimmick Day” Mean You Will End Up Divorced?" -
New Bankruptcy Court Rules Come Into Force
16th February 2017The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 came into force on 30 November 2016 and with it the new Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Bankruptcy Rules) 2016. These rules apply to any sequestrations for which the petition is presented, or the debtor application is made, on or after that date. The new legislation aims to codify and … Continue reading "New Bankruptcy Court Rules Come Into Force" -
3 New Year Resolutions You Should Try To Stick To This Year!
17th January 2017It’s midway through January and many of us are trying to stick to our latest New Year resolution. Our household has finally consumed the mountain of cheese and biscuits and our attention has now turned to getting fit (again!), eating healthily (again!) and cutting out the wine (well maybe just one on a Saturday night…!). … Continue reading "3 New Year Resolutions You Should Try To Stick To This Year!" -
5 ways to reduce your Inheritance tax bill this Christmas!
22nd December 2016Christmas is a time for giving and there are several ways to make over cash or assets to someone as efficiently as possible when it comes to inheritance tax (IHT). IHT is only currently payable on any portion of your estate that is above a threshold of £325,000, and is charged at 40%, however this … Continue reading "5 ways to reduce your Inheritance tax bill this Christmas!" -
‘Court Appeal’: My top four tips on making your first court appearance
12th December 2016I recently made my first ever court appearance. It was not a “You Can’t Handle The Truth” moment, nor was it a “Razzle Dazzle ‘Em” performance. However it was certainly an experience I won’t regret. Whilst I have found that some trainees can’t wait to don their gown and stand before a Sheriff for the … Continue reading "‘Court Appeal’: My top four tips on making your first court appearance" -
Commercial Property specialist joins solicitors’ growing Glasgow office
5th December 2016Scottish law firm Blackadders has continued its expansion in the west of Scotland by recruiting an experienced commercial property adviser to its Glasgow base. John McKie, who will join Blackadders as a partner on December 5th, is the latest addition to the firm’s presence in Scotland’s largest city. John was previously a senior associate in … Continue reading "Commercial Property specialist joins solicitors’ growing Glasgow office" -
Wills & Thrills: 3 succession planning scares to avoid!
31st October 2016As a fan of horror films, this is a time of year that I always enjoy: the TV schedules are filled with marathons of blood-curdling, bone-chilling classics. As a solicitor regularly advising on Wills and estate-planning issues, this gives me a rare excuse to combine these deathly interests. “Succession planning” is the way in which … Continue reading "Wills & Thrills: 3 succession planning scares to avoid!" -
Patrons’ rights if the show goes on without its star
19th August 2016It’s Festival time in Edinburgh and the mainstream theatres are packed, with all the drama – so far – being confined to the stage. Not so in London, where the hiring of major stars of film and television to take the leading roles in some West End productions has been compromised by an all-too-frequent incidence … Continue reading "Patrons’ rights if the show goes on without its star"