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08 February 2022 | Time to read: 6 mins
Cuthbert the cake is free, but what about your IP?
What is Intellectual Property?
07 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
When the conduct of a Trustee reflects on a charity
It is important that the other Trustees have the ability to take matters into their own hands to protect the reputation of the organisation.
02 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
Know your roots: Responsibilities for a fallen tree
Scotland is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the same however cannot be said for its weather.
01 February 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
Divorce – What counts as “unreasonable behaviour”?
Most people know that it is possible to divorce a spouse on the ground of their “unreasonable behaviour”.
01 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Can I get divorced before a year?
In Scotland the vast majority (over 90%) of divorce applications are made on the basis that the couple have been separated for more than one year.
01 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Legal issues in Agri-Tourism
Many Agri-Tourism businesses include interactive experiences involving livestock, which presents its own set of risks to manage.
31 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
Update: Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament
Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
Gillespie Macandrew advises on £250m of new build plot sales
Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth over £250m in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
This’ll be the year …
How’s your ‘to-do’ list? Did you make any resolutions at New Year? Or have the last couple of years taught you not to get too carried away making plans?
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
The lesser known benefits of saying “I do ……”
If you are planning a wedding in 2022 or are just curious about what some of the lesser known “benefits” of being married are, then read on.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins
Changes to smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm legislation affecting all homes in Scotland
The law on fire and smoke alarms in your home is changing, and it is important to be aware of these changes coming into force on 1st February 2022.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
The Register of Persons holding a Controlled Interest in Land
By Eilidh Adams
The Register of Controlled Interests in Land (RCI), part of the Scottish Government’s land reform agenda, will go live on 1st April 2022.
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