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Scottish Short Form Arbitration Rules

While instructing a solicitor to litigate over a modest amount (‘modest’ in the context of litigation that is) may be uneconomic.

IoT will forge the smart future

Over the decades we have seen the birth of many new technologies.

Seafood sector must process impact of Brexit

THe fact that the UK exports most of the seafood we catch, while we import most of the fish that we eat is a paradox.

When an employee is finn-ished and at the towns-end of the road

As much as I prefer football to rugby, I have to confess having a passing interest in rugby at this time of year.

Workplace romance shouldn’t be taboo this Valentine’s Day

Romance in the workplace has been something of a hot and steamy topic over the last 12 months.

Employed in sickness and in health?

I read recently that in the world of work, recruitment is like dating and retention is like a marriage.

Snow days: create a policy that can weather any storm…

Storm Ciara’s rain and wind is said to give way for snow and ice this week.

How technology helps companies beat bad weather

Snowstorms, floods, storms and heavy rain. When extreme weather strikes it can have a disastrous effect on business.

The economics of litigating low value claims

Blackadders’ are frequently contacted by clients regarding the pursuit of debts under £5000.

Prohibition on levelling down of normal pension age

Almost 30 years ago, the Court of Justice of the EU held that pension benefits were classified as 'pay'.

Employee caught snoring fairly dismissed?

Homer Simpson always managed to dodge the bullet when snoring on the job while looking after Springfield’s nuclear reactor.

Alternative dispute resolution: everything you need to know

Traditionally, when asked what ‘Dispute Resolution’ means, most people, quite understandably, think of court proceedings.