A joint statement issued by 14 European countries has raised concern about "the risk of violations of the principles of rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights" in responses to the coronavirus pandemic. The short statement was agreed by the governments of Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Fr
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Weightmans has opened a new private client practice in Scotland with the appointment of family law specialist Noel Ferry to its Glasgow team, expanding its cross-border offering.
Bloomsbury Professional, the Scots law and tax publisher, has produced a brand new online service for all Scots law students who are currently in lockdown with exams looming.
Scotland’s first purpose-built justice centre in Inverness opens today.
Sarah Ward, a senior associate at Newcastle law firm Samuel Phillips, has published some 'ground rules' for her daughters during lockdown.
Harper Macleod has made its contribution to the national transition to working from home by launching a virtual work from home (WFH) community for everyone.
As part of Burges Salmon’s annual partner promotions, this year sees six appointments across the firm, including Edinburgh-based Katie Russell in its employment team.
Bobby Lindsay, lecturer in private Law at Glasgow University, attempted to "spice up" his Zoom tutorial by appearing in front of the poster for 2003 action comedy blockbuster Bad Boys II, starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith.
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Tayside Health Board has been fined following three incidents in which patients died by suicide using ligature points. Perth Sheriff Court heard that, between 1 April 2012 and 4 November 2015, on the Moredun Ward at general adult psychiatry ward of Murray Royal Hospital, Perth, three patients were a
To help clients mitigate the challenges that the coronavirus pandemic poses, Shepherd and Wedderburn's COVID-19 advisory group has launched a webinar series providing guidance on the commercial and legal issues that business owners, employers, and advisors should be considering now. To receive notif
There has been no let-up for Scullion Law's Urfan Dar, who has quickly adapted to working (and training) from home – though his kids appear to be taking a decidedly more relaxed approach.
All Sheriff Court business has been consolidated into 10 courts across Scotland. In response to the government restrictions on movement during the emergency, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is now moving to the next phase of its contingency plans.
BTO’s wills and estates team is offering a free 20-minute consultation and dedicated helpline to help people put their affairs in order in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Ross Brown, head of BTO’s wills and estates team in Glasgow, said: “We are acutely aware that the coronaviru
A policy allowing counsel to appear in civil courts without an instructing agent has been extended to the criminal courts. Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson QC, stated in a Dean's Ruling: "Until further notice, counsel may appear without an instructing agent, if the circumstances require, for all crim
