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Tacit Relocation: A Guide to Understanding its Implications in Practice
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Commercial Property
What is Tacit Relocation? The principle of Tacit Relocation is asserting that commercial leases do not automatically conclude at their expiration date.The Lease can only be brought to an end by either party by serving notice to quit By not serving notice, the landlord and the tenant are presumed to have agreed that the Lease should continue on the
And The Snow Might Come …
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Family Law Blog
I was asked to provide a guide to managing Christmas for families who find themselves in separated circumstances and I couldn’t. It is difficult to think about providing handy tips or sage advice where what people are feeling at the root of all other expressions which they might be demonstrating, from my experience as a Family Law Solicitor is pain
Glasgow's New 1 am Pilot Scheme for On Sales Premises within The City Centre
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Licensing
  The City of Glasgow Licensing Board published their new statement of licensing policy at the beginning of November 2023.  The new statement has introduced some significant changes to licensing policy in Glasgow, one of the most notable changes being the introduction of a new 1am pilot scheme for pubs and bars within the city centre. Thi
Sleigh-What!: Is Santa Owed a Duty of Care?
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Litigation
Over the past few months, Santa and all of his elves have been hard at work at their North Pole workshop organising gifts for all the good boys and girls across the world. However, before Santa gears up for the logistical challenge of delivering presents around the globe in 24-hours we are asking the question yule all want the answer to this Christ
A 50-Year Reflection: An Interview with Michael Samuel
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
MSHB News & Announcements
Michael Samuel is a founding Partner along with Mervyn Miller of the pre-merged firm Miller Samuel, establishing the firm in 1973. Michael was pivotal in the development of the business, which grew from a small start-up to become one of the larger legal firms in Scotland. For over forty years, Miller Samuel practised independently until joining for
New Minimum Wage Rates to Take Effect From April 2024
Super User
Employment Law
The Government has announced that it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation on the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) to apply from April 2024. The Low Pay Commission was established as an independent body to advise the Government on the minimum wage rates. This will be the biggest ever increase to the National
Fire and Re-Hire or “Dismissal and Re-Engagement”
Super User
Employment Law
In March 2022, P&O Ferries faced significant public backlash and outcry following their decision to dismiss 800 members of staff while failing to follow a proper redundancy process.  The decision was met with fairly universal disdain given the way in which it was handled.  The scandal faced much criticism from the British Government as well as
Every Photo Does Not Tell the Story You Might Think…
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Family Law Blog
  On World Children’s Day each year my thoughts are always taken to the children with whom I have had the great privilege to travel on holiday at Easter to the pilgrimage shrine of Lourdes as a volunteer helper with Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT) over 35 years.  One particular memory however from many years back
New Duty on Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Ruth Medlock
Employment Law
  The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill received Royal Assent last month on 26th October 2023. The Bill upon its inception will become the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (‘the Act’). The Act will amend the existing Equality Act 2010, with the aim of providing additional protection for employee
World Children's Day
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Family Law Blog
On WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY, let’s travel beyond Scotland’s shores to look at another country’s system for protecting and enhancing child rights!  World Children's Day first started in 1954 and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness and to raise awareness of the issues faced by children all over the world. While we
David Phinn promoted to Senior Solicitor
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
MSHB News & Announcements
Miller Samuel Hill Brown is delighted to announce the promotion of David Phinn to the position of Senior Solicitor in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department. David Phinn joined the firm in August 2019 as a trainee solicitor and qualified into the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department. He represents a diverse set of clients, inc
The Migration ‘Out of Town’ and Changing Workspaces
Gillian Irving
Commercial Property
  The move to flexible working borne out the Covid pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way both businesses and employees view workspaces. According to the Guardian, more than half of businesses have evolved by establishing offices and other workspaces outside of city and town centres.[1] Not only are the loci of workspaces changing bu