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Last month, the Judicial College Guidelines rates which are used for the assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury cases increased.  The new guidelines are that all brackets for damages have been increased by 22% which is to take account of the changes in the Retail Price Index (RPI) from the previous edition up until now. The purpose of the

World Parent Day is an occasion which celebrates parents worldwide; and is marked on the 01 June every year. Its purpose is to show appreciation to all parents for their ongoing commitment to their children.  In acknowledgement of this day, it is important to consider what rights and responsibilities parents have in respect of their children. Paren

What was the Eviction Moratorium in Scotland? The Tenant Eviction Moratorium came into place in 06 September 2022 by the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 which meant that Landlords could still take steps toward evicting tenants such as giving Notice and subsequently taking action with the First-Tier Tribunal for an order to ev

What is the consultation about and what are its aims? This Scottish Government consultation is looking for views/opinions in relation to proposed regulations to restrict the promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) in situations where they are sold to the public.  The main aim of this proposed policy is to decrease public heal

April 2024 is National Pet Month (NPM) which celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership. Here at Miller Samuel Hill Brown LLP, we have more than our fair share of animal lovers with pets ranging from chickens to horses, with us averaging around one pet per person! Each year, we like to champion two charities, with one of our chari

Over the next week we will be providing you with a series of short blogs on the key employment law changes that are being introduced at the beginning of next month. This blog will specifically focus on the changes to law in relation to minimum wage that are due to come into force on the 1st April 2024 and is the third blog in our series, please fin

International Women's Day has been celebrated worldwide for over a century to recognise women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. This year, our Employment Law team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown organised a panel discussion event to celebrate the day and inspire inclusion in the workplace. Our Chairman, Marie Macdonald, led the

Business rates – or non-domestic rates as they are also known – are a tax levied on shops, bars, restaurants, offices and other commercial properties to pay towards Local Council services such as education, social care and waste management, to name a few. Liability for such ‘rates’ initially rests with the property owner, however it is usually pass

At the beginning of the pandemic (almost four years ago now), workplaces across the nation had to vacate office premises and work from home until told otherwise. This bizarre new way of working on mass completely shocked both employers and employees, forcing a quick and sudden adaptation of operation and equipment. Suddenly PCs became laptops, meet

Mother's Day is an occasion that celebrates mothers worldwide; this year, it is marked on 10th March 2024. Celebrating this day however can pose particular challenges for families where parents have separated or divorced. A Parenting Plan can be an effective tool in such situations. A Parenting Plan is an agreement between separated parents which s

As we approach International Women's Day, our Employment Law team is delighted to announce that we will host a panel discussion event, themed #inspireinclusion, on Tuesday, March 12th, at our Glasgow office. The panel members, from diverse backgrounds, include experts from the legal, business, and public sector, all of whom are firmly committed to

With an election on the horizon, Labour have recently set out its plans to expand the grounds of equal pay claims to ethnic minority and disabled workers if it is to win the next UK general election. Currently, the equal pay regime only applies on grounds of sex. Current legislation The Equality Act 2010 sets out that women and men are entitled to