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Regulatory Legal Advice
Inner House decide teacher's erasure cannot stand
March 2019 saw a successful appeal to the Court of Session by a teacher against her removal from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) register in AD v The General Teaching Council for Scotland. Download this article to find out more.
Is your property fit for human habitation?
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published guidance for tenants, landlords and local authorities on the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. This blog outlines the implications for landlords.
Sanction for counsel in ASPIC
Section 108 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 provides that where counsel is instructed in a Sheriff Court action, the court must sanction the employment of counsel if the court considers, in all the circumstances of the case, that it is reasonable to do so. This article notes the key points.
New rules regarding taxation of expenses in civil proceedings
As part of the programme of ongoing reform following Sheriff Principal Taylor’s Review of Expenses and Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland, new rules will soon come into force regarding taxation of expenses in civil proceedings.
Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill
This week saw The Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill being unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament. This article briefly outlines the impact of the legislation on discount rate calculations and periodical payments for certain future losses.
Specialist products that go beyond "fitness to practice"
GPs and medical professionals are exposed to very particular legal insurance risks that arise from the intensively pressured environment they work in. This article focuses on ARAG’s new products, including its individual Fitness to Practice policy which is available for distribution through brokers.
Civil Liability Bill - What are the implications for brokers?
After years of debate, the Civil Liability Bill passed into law at the very end of 2018, with the implementation scheduled for April 2020. This short article answers some key questions for brokers and their motor clients.
Tribunal fees back on the table as employment claims continue to climb
It has been more than 18 months since the employment tribunal fee regime was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. This article assesses whether fees for employment tribunal claims are likely to be re-introduced in the near future, as well as the potential impact of the government’s Good Work Plan.
Video: Keeping up to date with the legal landscape
In this video, David Haynes, Underwriting & Marketing Director at ARAG UK, explains how we keep up with the rapidly-changing legal landscape, even in the uncertain times we face as a consequence of Brexit.
Justice in crisis
The huge IT failure experienced in January, which delayed trials up and down the country, was just a symptom of a much wider malaise that has made it ever harder for people to obtain legal advice and, ultimately, to access justice. Download this short article to find out more.