Articles

• 26 Jul 2011
  Data Protection and FOI: Disclosure of IP Addresses
  IP addresses – the unique numbers used to identify machines and devices on the Internet
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• 14 Jul 2011
  Can the Courts Vary Your Lease?
  There has recently been some discussion as to how, and to what extent, the Lands Tribunal can vary the terms of leases. Here, Hugh Angus, a Partner specialising in real estate, looks at some key cases, and provides a few useful tips for commercial landlo
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• 7 Jul 2011
  The Damages (Scotland) Act 2011 - In Force
  The Damages (Scotland) Act 2011 came into force on Thursday 7 July. The Act changes the way in which the damages in respect of wrongful deaths are calculated.
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• 4 Jul 2011
  A Guide to Purchasing Residential Property
  If you are in the process of selling your property, you may not yet have started considering your plans for your next home. Here, Catherine Macdonald gives some useful advice to home owners.
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• 1 Jul 2011
  Bribery Act 2010
  The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011. This article looks at the new law in some detail.
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• 1 Jul 2011
  Bribery Act in Force Today
  Following years of discussions and consultations, the Bribery Act 2010 (“the Act”) finally comes into force today, 1 July 2011.
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• 29 Jun 2011
  Supreme Court Decision on Legal Representation at Disciplinary Hearings
  Last year, I commented upon the Court of Appeal’s decision in G v X School, where the Court held that the teacher in that case should have had the opportunity to be legally represented at disciplinary hearings
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• 21 Jun 2011
  How to Vary Title Conditions
  It has always been possible under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 to vary title conditions even without the consent of all your neighbours. However, the degree of difficulty will vary, depending on the circumstances and level of support.
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• 16 Jun 2011
  Data Protection News May-June 2011
  ICO issues largest fine to date
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• 1 Jun 2011
  Stamp Duty Land Tax – New Relief for Transactions Involving Multiple Dwellings
  A new relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax was announced in the Budget 2011 and will come into effect from the date of Royal Assent to the Finance Bill (expected to be in July 2011).
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