Law
Housing Bill could extend Awaab’s Law to Scotland
Published 3 months ago
Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Law Society to highlight civil legal aid crisis at Holyrood inquiry
Published 3 months ago
The Law Society of Scotland has said it will ensure a newly launched Holyrood inquiry understands the extent of the crisis in civil legal aid, and the changes required to restore the system.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Aberdeen Law Project obtains four-figure sum for client
Published 3 months ago
The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has successfully obtained a four-figure sum for a client through a simple procedure application to the Sheriff Court.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Balfour and Manson opens in Glasgow
Published 3 months ago
Balfour and Manson is moving into Glasgow to complete its triangle of offices in Scotland’s three largest cities.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Lindsays appoints Gurjit Pall as partner and launches immigration service
Published 3 months ago
Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Kennedys celebrates 10 years in Scotland
Published 3 months ago
Kennedys has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Scotland with an event at the Citation, Glasgow for clients, staff and friends.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Views sought on proposals to recall MSPs
Published 3 months ago
Should voters be able to recall MSPs? And if so, what criteria should be used? These are just two of the questions Holyrood’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is asking and it wants to hear from voters across the country.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Scottish Government explores Cruise Ship Levy powers for councils
Published 3 months ago
The Scottish Government is exploring plans to grant local councils the power to impose a levy on cruise ship passengers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Glasgow firm refused small business fund assistance fails in duty of care challenge to decision not to award grant
Published 3 months ago
A hospitality business that had a Small Business Grant Fund application refused by a local authority has had an action for payment of just over £39,000 dismissed after a sheriff found that no duty of care was owed to them in issuing the refusal.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Profits rise to £12.4m at Thorntons
Published 3 months ago
Turnover at Thorntons has increased by 16 per cent year on year as it continues to grow its legal services.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Double solicitor admissions ceremony sets new record
Published 3 months ago
Scotland’s legal sector has set a new record as more than 140 new solicitors were formally welcomed to the profession in central Edinburgh yesterday.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Cyber and Fraud Hub supports 228 individuals in cases worth £8m over last six months
Published 3 months ago
The Cyber and Fraud Hub has helped hundreds of individuals protect themselves from financial loss since launching last July.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SRC seeks action as shop thefts spike by 18%
Published 3 months ago
New figures reveal a significant rise in shoplifting across Scotland, with a reported 18% increase in the year ending December 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Extradited gangland leader ordered to repay £125,000
Published 3 months ago
An extradited serious crime group leader who orchestrated the importation of controlled drugs from South America to Scotland has been ordered to repay more than £125,000 under proceeds of crime laws.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Weightmans relocates Glasgow office
Published 3 months ago
Weightmans has relocated its Glasgow office to The Ink Building on Douglas Street.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Housing Bill could extend Awaab’s Law to Scotland
Published 3 months ago
Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Law Society to highlight civil legal aid crisis at Holyrood inquiry
Published 3 months ago
The Law Society of Scotland has said it will ensure a newly launched Holyrood inquiry understands the extent of the crisis in civil legal aid, and the changes required to restore the system.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Aberdeen Law Project obtains four-figure sum for client
Published 3 months ago
The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has successfully obtained a four-figure sum for a client through a simple procedure application to the Sheriff Court.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Balfour and Manson opens in Glasgow
Published 3 months ago
Balfour and Manson is moving into Glasgow to complete its triangle of offices in Scotland’s three largest cities.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Lindsays appoints Gurjit Pall as partner and launches immigration service
Published 3 months ago
Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Kennedys celebrates 10 years in Scotland
Published 3 months ago
Kennedys has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Scotland with an event at the Citation, Glasgow for clients, staff and friends.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Views sought on proposals to recall MSPs
Published 3 months ago
Should voters be able to recall MSPs? And if so, what criteria should be used? These are just two of the questions Holyrood’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is asking and it wants to hear from voters across the country.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Scottish Government explores Cruise Ship Levy powers for councils
Published 3 months ago
The Scottish Government is exploring plans to grant local councils the power to impose a levy on cruise ship passengers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Glasgow firm refused small business fund assistance fails in duty of care challenge to decision not to award grant
Published 3 months ago
A hospitality business that had a Small Business Grant Fund application refused by a local authority has had an action for payment of just over £39,000 dismissed after a sheriff found that no duty of care was owed to them in issuing the refusal.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Profits rise to £12.4m at Thorntons
Published 3 months ago
Turnover at Thorntons has increased by 16 per cent year on year as it continues to grow its legal services.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Double solicitor admissions ceremony sets new record
Published 3 months ago
Scotland’s legal sector has set a new record as more than 140 new solicitors were formally welcomed to the profession in central Edinburgh yesterday.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Cyber and Fraud Hub supports 228 individuals in cases worth £8m over last six months
Published 3 months ago
The Cyber and Fraud Hub has helped hundreds of individuals protect themselves from financial loss since launching last July.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SRC seeks action as shop thefts spike by 18%
Published 3 months ago
New figures reveal a significant rise in shoplifting across Scotland, with a reported 18% increase in the year ending December 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Extradited gangland leader ordered to repay £125,000
Published 3 months ago
An extradited serious crime group leader who orchestrated the importation of controlled drugs from South America to Scotland has been ordered to repay more than £125,000 under proceeds of crime laws.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Weightmans relocates Glasgow office
Published 3 months ago
Weightmans has relocated its Glasgow office to The Ink Building on Douglas Street.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →