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Succession (Scotland) Act

Wed, 01/02/2012 - 00:00
Provision for spouses and civil partners of those who die intestate increased in Scotland.

Commercial law

Mon, 30/01/2012 - 00:00
The Red Tape Challenge focuses on company law.

Acas guidance for the Olympics

Wed, 25/01/2012 - 00:00
Acas publishes guidance on managing attendance and dealing with performance issues during the Olympics.

Tax return deadline

Mon, 23/01/2012 - 00:00
HMRC warns of penalties for late tax returns.

'Blue Monday'

Mon, 16/01/2012 - 00:00
Monday 16 January 2012 has been designated the most depressing day of the year and could be costing businesses £billions in lost productivity.

Internet law

Fri, 13/01/2012 - 00:00
A student has won a court order to prevent images of her being shared online after her mobile phone went missing.

Temporary Workers

Thu, 12/01/2012 - 00:00
European legislation places temporary staff at risk of dismissal, according to survey.

Employment tribunal cases

Fri, 06/01/2012 - 00:00
Plans to reduce number of tribunal cases will lead to more "compromise agreements", claims Minister.

Intestacy recommendations

Thu, 05/01/2012 - 00:00
Law Commission recommends rights for unmarried couples if partner dies intestate.

Dismissal changes announced

Wed, 07/12/2011 - 00:00
Changes to employment law will reduce employee protection

Civil partnerships

Tue, 29/11/2011 - 00:00
Scottish civil partnerships dissolved in error

Overhaul of employment laws

Thu, 24/11/2011 - 00:00
Business Secretary Vince Cable announces the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades.

Apprenticeships

Fri, 18/11/2011 - 00:00
Cable announces incentive payments for young apprentices.

Employment law

Tue, 15/11/2011 - 00:00
'Protected conversations'

Buying goods abroad

Wed, 09/11/2011 - 00:00
HM Revenue & Customs has today advised not to get hit by unexpected charges when shopping for Christmas bargains this year.

Discrimination

Tue, 01/11/2011 - 00:00
Views on animal rights should be treated the same as religious beliefs.

Legal Services

Thu, 27/10/2011 - 00:00
Launch of Alternative Business Structures

Company Incorporation

Wed, 26/10/2011 - 00:00
Review of policy regarding re-issue of paper incorporation and change of name certificates

31 October deadline for paper tax returns

Thu, 20/10/2011 - 00:00
New late-filing penalties introduced this year.

Divorce

Wed, 19/10/2011 - 00:00
Spouses have no claim over lottery winnings, judge rules.