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Prepare Yourself for the PSC Register
24th February 2016The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 introduced a number of measures to increase the transparency of UK companies by making it easier to see who owns or controls them and who might be making decisions about how they are run. Key to this was the requirement to maintain a public register of people … Continue reading "Prepare Yourself for the PSC Register" -
To Post or not to Post, that is the Question.
23rd February 2016There’s no doubt about it. Facebook has created a virtual stage for pouty selfies, glamorous check-ins and endless #tags. And, with over one billion active users, it’s a pretty big stage. Facebook’s mission, when founded back in 2004 was to ‘give people the power…to share and express what matters to them.’ Sharing information on … Continue reading "To Post or not to Post, that is the Question." -
Announcement: Blackadders and Boyle Shaughnessy to Merge
19th February 2016Leading law firm, Blackadders LLP and Glasgow-based Boyle Shaughnessy solicitors are to merge on 1 April 2016. The merged practice will have 25 partners and over 250 staff and will trade under the Blackadders banner. Boyle Shaughnessy has particular expertise in the fields of private client, commercial and residential property. The firm will offer a … Continue reading "Announcement: Blackadders and Boyle Shaughnessy to Merge" -
Red Roses and Relationship Blues
12th February 2016The day which has been long heralded as “the most romantic day of the year” is fast approaching. Florists and restauranteurs are rubbing their hands with glee. But don’t worry if you still don’t have a date. According to recent reports you won’t be short of company. A lot more people are about to become … Continue reading "Red Roses and Relationship Blues" -
COMPENSATION CLAIMS – ARE JURIES ALWAYS GENEROUS?
8th February 2016In Scotland people making claims for damages arising out of personal injuries have a general right to have their cases heard by a Judge and Jury, and not just a Judge sitting alone. This right used to only exist if a Claimant sued in the Court of Session, but some recent reforms have made it … Continue reading "COMPENSATION CLAIMS – ARE JURIES ALWAYS GENEROUS?" -
The joy of giving at Christmas: This year’s top 5 must have gifts!
11th December 2015The festive season is well and truly upon us. There are 8 sleeps to go until the big day. Trees are going up, there are numerous functions and get togethers to attend, shopping to do – not to mention the Santa lists that are being changed daily in our house (by the kids not me!). … Continue reading "The joy of giving at Christmas: This year’s top 5 must have gifts!" -
Daleks – a Danger in the Workplace?
10th December 2015Most people would agree that Daleks are dangerous things to have around. Their psychotic hatred of anything that isn’t another Dalek rules them off most people’s Xmas party lists, and you certainly wouldn’t want them in the workplace, not even in the HR department, where exterminations are sometimes necessary. But actually, most people are being … Continue reading "Daleks – a Danger in the Workplace?" -
Common Misconceptions Relating to Powers of Attorney
24th November 2015If someone were to pose the question “Who would look after you, if you were no longer capable of looking after yourself?” you would more than likely answer that it would be your spouse, your partner, your parents, your sibling, your child, whoever your next of kin may be, it would of course be them. … Continue reading "Common Misconceptions Relating to Powers of Attorney" -
Power of Attorney Not Just For The Aged
11th November 2015In a society with a rapidly ageing population, the benefit of Power of Attorney (POA) is gradually being understood. In granting power of attorney, an individual gives someone else (usually a spouse, adult child or sibling) the legal right to act on their behalf should they become mentally and/or physically incapacitated through accident or illness. … Continue reading "Power of Attorney Not Just For The Aged" -
The New Family Home Allowance: 6 Things You Need to Know
17th September 2015Many will have read about a new Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowance that was announced in the Chancellor’s Summer Budget. This is the Family Home Allowance (“FHA”), designed to allow more people to pass on their family home to their descendants without paying IHT. Though the main impetus seems to have been to lessen the disproportionate … Continue reading "The New Family Home Allowance: 6 Things You Need to Know"
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