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Robertson Murdie launches in Edinburgh

Published 4 months ago

New law firm Robertson Murdie has launched in Edinburgh.

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Community Wealth Building Bill published

Published 4 months ago

A bill designed to create jobs and drive economic growth across Scotland by promoting investment in communities has been published.

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EU action over game allegedly pressuring children to buy virtual currency

Published 4 months ago

A video game company is facing EU enforcement action for allegedly pressuring children to buy virtual currency.

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WJM to merge with Davidson Chalmers Stewart

Published 4 months ago

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history.

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Companies House launches registration of authorised corporate service providers

Published 4 months ago

Companies House has taken a step towards greater certainty about who is filing information on behalf of companies. 

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Citizens Advice Scotland project to help people with council tax debt

Published 4 months ago

People struggling with council tax arrears will have access to “enhanced advice” through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.

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Land Reform Bill will inflict ‘wanton damage’ on rural Scotland

Published 4 months ago

The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill will inflict “an era of wanton damage” on rural Scotland unless the Scottish government accepts that key changes should be made to it, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE).

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Housing Bill could extend Awaab’s Law to Scotland

Published 4 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.

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Law Society to highlight civil legal aid crisis at Holyrood inquiry

Published 5 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.

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Aberdeen Law Project obtains four-figure sum for client

Published 5 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.

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Balfour and Manson opens in Glasgow

Published 5 months ago

Balfour and Manson is moving into Glasgow to complete its triangle of offices in Scotland’s three largest cities.

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Lindsays appoints Gurjit Pall as partner and launches immigration service

Published 5 months ago

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues.

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Kennedys celebrates 10 years in Scotland

Published 5 months ago

Kennedys has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Scotland with an event at the Citation, Glasgow for clients, staff and friends.

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Views sought on proposals to recall MSPs

Published 5 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.

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Scottish Government explores Cruise Ship Levy powers for councils

Published 5 months ago

The Scottish Government is exploring plans to grant local councils the power to impose a levy on cruise ship passengers.

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