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Commission ‘deeply disappointed’ by government failure to introduce Human Rights Bill

Published 9 months ago

The Scottish Human Rights Commission said it is “deeply disappointed” that First Minister John Swinney has not delivered the new Human Rights Bill for Scotland in his Programme for Government.

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Morton Fraser MacRoberts kicks off new role as legal partner of Scottish Women’s Football

Published 9 months ago

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has become the official legal partner of Scottish Women’s Football (SWF) for the next three years.

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Law Society: Programme for Government a missed opportunity for improving access to justice

Published 9 months ago

The Scottish government has proposed a range of positive justice sector reforms in its 2024-25 Programme for government, but has failed to recognise the urgent need for investment in access to justice and legal aid, according to the Law Society of Scotland.

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Scottish conveyancing panel launched by Acre and Smoove

Published 9 months ago

Acre, a mortgage intermediaries platform, is launching a Scottish conveyancing panel with Smoove.

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Glasgow law charity receives £50,000 boost for expansion

Published 9 months ago

The Legal Services Agency in Glasgow is going from strength to strength after having secured a £50,000 funding package from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).

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Former solicitor Alain Baillie ordered to pay client £4,000

Published 9 months ago

A former Dundee solicitor has been ordered to pay a woman £4,000 in compensation after being struck off earlier this year.

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BTO welcomes new trainees

Published 9 months ago

BTO LLP has welcomed its latest trainees.

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Aberdein Considine to host employment law crisis workshop

Published 9 months ago

With weeks to go before new legal obligations are imposed on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent the sexual harassment of employees through the Worker Protection Act 2023, HR teams are being urged to prepare for the changes.

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Over two-thirds of Scottish adults lack up to date will

Published 9 months ago

Sixty-nine per cent of adults in Scotland either do not have a will or have one that is out of date, a national will-writing charity has revealed.

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Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace celebrates triple anniversary year

Published 9 months ago

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP (RCCW) is celebrating three anniversaries for the firm and its partners.

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Ongoing Scottish inquiries have cost over £186m

Published 9 months ago

Over £186 million has been spent on the four public inquiries currently underway in Scotland.

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Under-18s no longer detained in YOIs

Published 9 months ago

Under-18s are no longer being detained in young offenders’ institutions anywhere in Scotland.

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Thorntons welcomes 16 new trainees

Published 9 months ago

Thorntons has welcomed 16 new trainee solicitors to its graduate programme across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, St Andrews, Perth and Angus offices.

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Burges Salmon reports £163m revenue and £51m profit

Published 9 months ago

Burges Salmon has reported a 27 per cent increase in turnover to £163 million and a 46 per cent increase in net profit to £50.5 million.

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Strathclyde Law School to host 60th anniversary ball

Published 9 months ago

Strathclyde Law School is to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year with a diamond anniversary ball in October.

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