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Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has called for an urgent four-nation ministerial meeting on fisheries and maritime security after being excluded from the UK government’s Brexit preparation talks. Writing to the UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Mr Yousaf has complained that devolved governme

The vast majority of medium-sized businesses in Scotland can only continue trading for up to nine months with current funding arrangements, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO. BDO’s second Re-thinking the Economy survey reveals that medium-sized business

Employment law, HR and health & safety specialists Law At Work has recorded a 425 per cent increase in redundancy enquiries as the potential impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Scottish unemployment begins to show. A total of 383 businesses contacted the firm to discuss the process for laying

Scotland's criminal lawyers are strongly encouraged to respond to a research project on the operation of the criminal law system, including its key features. The project needs more responses before it can progress to the analysis stage. The Open University is seeking practitioners' views on the Scot

The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 2019-20 has published its annual report on Scottish Statutory Instruments (SSIs) this week. SSIs are a form of law made by Scottish ministers or other responsible authorities, usually in the form of regulations, orders, rules, or schemes, which set out t

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is asking all users to wear a face covering in public and communal areas of its buildings from 31 August. You should bring your own face covering if you can. Suitable face coverings can be provided if required.

The Law Society of Scotland has recommended changes to the Scottish government's planning policy to improve efficiency and transparency of the planning process. Its Planning Law Committee ran a consultation last year which sought views and feedback on the policy.

A new survey by CMS has found that Scottish commercial property requirements will likely see a significant change following the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, based on responses from over 200 middle, senior, and C-suite executives, show that 24 per cent of commercial property occupants in Scotland e

Addleshaw Goddard has partnered with University of Strathclyde's Fraser of Allander Institute to explore digital and technology trends within the Scottish business community during the COVID-19 pandemic. An upcoming report, due to be published on 1 October, is a continuation of the report published

A new professional services group which aims to "disrupt" the Scottish legal scene with technology has been launched with more than £1 million of initial backing. Founded by Rob Aberdeen, a former partner at Aberdein Considine and Walker Morris, new firm Aberdeins will begin with a focus on le

New legislation to improve the benefits system to help those who need it most was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament yesterday. The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill supports the delivery of the new Scottish Child Payment, to provide low-income familie

​The Law Society of Scotland, in partnership with Peppy Health, has launched a menopause support resource, designed to help individuals and firms access the support that they need. Tailored to the Scottish legal profession, the advice offers: information on the menopause and its symptoms; recommen

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised waste management and recycling company Augean plc on its acquisition of the EcoCentre in Peterhead from US oil services firm Halliburton. Located in Aberdeenshire at the heart of the oil and gas supply chain, the EcoCentre provides the North Sea oil and gas in

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Edinburgh-based Red Rock Power Limited on the sale of 50 per cent of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm development and subsequent joint venture with ESB. Once complete, the wind farm will generate approximately one gigawatt of electricity, powering up

Demand remained strong in Scotland’s housing market last month, according to the October 2020 RICS Residential Market Survey. However, key indicators began to ease back from their high levels in September, and sales expectations are muted.