…or why Human Rights are always Human Rights. It is often said that it is in times of crisis that we show our true selves. The selfish care for themselves first, while the caring going about looking after the most vulnerable. During the lock-down period, we’ve seen that, both in our local communities and at the national scale. Take the Scottish and UK governments, for … Continue reading Of Landlords and lawLords
The LBTT Surcharge for 2nd Homes comes in on 1st April 2016…but what effect has it had before then? Continue reading Tax can be Taxing…
…or an examination of the ALMIGHTY KEEPER. So imagine A wants to sell B their magazine. They’d form a contract. A would agree to give B the magazine and, in return, B would agree to pay A money for them. There are two rights created here, along with two obligations: A has a right to payment and an obligation to deliver the magazine. B has a … Continue reading Highland (lack of) Titles…
…or why fans are probably right to worry. In what seems to be the never-ending Rangers saga – we have a new chapter. Mike Ashley, owner of Newcastle United, has offered the club a £10million loan, which it seems they desperately need. But, like all things, there’s a catch – it would be secured over Ibrox Stadium. What does this mean legally, and why should it … Continue reading A ‘Secure’ Future for Rangers
…or “Just Ignore the Spelling Error for a Minute”. On Saturday I went a walk into town, and I saw this sign: I thought it was unusual to see this sign in the middle of Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street. It’s location wasn’t unusual: Club520 was doomed when one of it’s acts threatened an audience member on it’s opening night. But, a leasehold? In the middle of Glasgow? I … Continue reading The Scottish Difference…
…or why owning land got a little less complicated today. Say you wanted to buy my complete collection of Doctor Who DVD’s and I wanted to sell them to you (cause being a tech-geek I’ve got the Blu-Rays now). So we do that, but I accidentally gave you my Torchwood DVD’s as well by accident. You would expect, rightly, that you would have to give me … Continue reading Happy Appointed Day…
Paul Cruikshank 