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• 16 May 2012
  Bankruptcy Consultation – for better or for worse?
  The Scottish Government launched a consultation on the question of the reform of Scotland’s bankruptcy law earlier this year, and a lengthy and detailed consultation paper was released.
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• 8 May 2012
  Spicy and fruity but not confidential
  Austin Flynn and Paul Flynn review the recent and scathing judgment in the Reggae Reggae Sauce case
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• 5 Apr 2012
  Salvesen v Riddell (March 2012)
  Some five weeks after Lord Gill issued his judgement in the Moonzie Rent Appeal, he issued his equally long-awaited judgement in the appeal from the Land Court in respect of one of the now infamous limited partnership cases arising from the “night of the
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• 29 Mar 2012
  Moonzie Rent Review - SFP is relevant in Agricultural Rent Reviews!
  On 9 February 2012, Lord Gill issued his opinion in respect of the long-awaited appeal in what is commonly known as the Moonzie Rent Review.
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• 13 Mar 2012
  The rise of the compensation culture
  One of the significant reasons for the current government’s desire to change health & safety law arises out of what is referred to as the “compensation culture”. However, a recent decision seems to suggest a welcome return of common sense.
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• 15 Feb 2012
  Travelling by Air: Is a damages claim for injury to feelings viable?
  In Hook v British Airways Plc; Stott v Thomas Cook Tour Operators Ltd, the Court of Appeal for England and Wales clarified an apparent conflict between international and EU law on when damages may be claimed by those using air travel.
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• 11 Jan 2012
  Employment Law in 2012: What to Expect
  Employment Law expert Innes Clark rounds up what to expect in 2012.
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• 29 Nov 2011
  Charity Trustees’ Investment Powers
  The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the “2005 Act”) introduces new duties and responsibilities for charity trustees in Scotland.
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• 28 Nov 2011
  OFT’s updated guidance on debt collection
  Those involved in recovering consumer credit debt should all be aware of the OFT’s updated guidance on debt collection (published 19 October 2011).
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