When a legal matter involves a child, there is a fine line between protecting the child and excluding them from something which directly impacts them, writes Jennifer Maciver. Recent announcements from the Scottish government suggest that more will be done in this often difficult situation. Minister
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Employment law, HR and health & safety specialist, Law At Work (LAW), has recorded a sharp increase in employment claims since fees were abolished in July 2017. The firm saw a 25 per cent rise in claims in 2018 compared with the previous year when fees were overturned, and an increase of 120 per
Harper Macleod LLP has announced its expansion into Moray after acquiring the business of one of the area's oldest legal practices, Wink & Mackenzie. Partners Ian Davidson and Lauren Wright will be joined by W&M's 15-strong staff in becoming part of Harper Macleod from 2 September, adding to
Legislation to support people who struggle to pay their fuel bills, targeting those who need help the most, has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The Fuel Poverty Bill enshrines in law the Scottish government’s commitment to tackle the root causes of fuel poverty.
Measures that aim to strengthen the protection of children and vulnerable people while simplifying the system of applying for criminal record checks have been introduced at Holyrood. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill will make the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme mandatory for anyone working w
The latest novel from defence solicitor Willie Mcintyre hits shelves next month. Fixed Odds sees Robbie Munro defending George 'Genghis' McCann on a charge of burglary, and Oscar 'the Showman' Bowman, snooker champion, on betting fraud. Genghis has stolen – and lost – a priceless m
Since the announcement last week that a fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the Super Puma helicopter crash off Shetland in August 2013, there has been a vociferous response criticising the delay of almost six years, writes Lisa Gregory. While perhaps in the minority, there will be some who wi
EU leaders have been urged to prioritise the fight against disinformation as the European Council meets for its June summit. Leaders will receive a European Commission report on disinformation and elections in the wake of the European elections.
A panel of expert speakers in the field of family creation gathered before an audience of legal professionals, academics and other professionals to consider the legal implications of the creation of modern families in today's society at the offices of Harper Macleod.
A new initiative in Scotland between academia and financial services has been forged with the creation of a new industry-academic group and appointment of its first Chairperson. The Scottish Financial Risk Academy (SFRA) an established industry-academic partnership dedicated to improv
Andrea Martin comments on social media regulation in the wake of a harrowing case in Ireland which saw two 14-year-old boys become the youngest convicted murderers in the history of the country after being found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriegel. The dramatic injunction against Faceboo
Four final year law students from the University of Dundee, Evana Ferguson, David Durie, Daniel Breerton and Asa Jordan, competed in the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition at the International Court in Justice in May this year.
Thompsons Solicitors has shown further growth with their announcement of three promotions to associate level. Senior solicitors Kieran Smith, Marina Urie and Natalie Donald have recently taken up their new positions. Mr Smith is based within the firm’s Glasgow office where he works in the lung
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Lindsay Kirkwood, a solicitor at Miller Hendry, has won a coveted award in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Worldwide Excellence Awards, which recognise the highest achievements in STEP qualifications globally. Currently working towards her STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates (Sco