Morton Fraser has reported its highest-ever annual revenue, of £25.7 million, an increase of eight per cent year on year, and an increase of 25 per cent over the last two years. A bonus of six per cent of annual salary has been announced and, as in previous years, this will be paid to all staf
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Around 30 kilograms of a suspicious white powder rained down on the French countryside after a tourist plane was intercepted by a fighter jet. The fighter jet was dramatically mobilised after the plane entered restricted airspace in the vicinity of a nuclear power plant, CBS reports.
The Scottish Law Commission has today published a third discussion paper consulting on reform of the law of securities granted over land and buildings in Scotland. Heritable securities – often referred to as mortgages – are at the heart of many high-value commercial property and finance
The prisoner transportation and custody firm used by the courts is putting "unacceptable pressures" on the justice system with its severe delays, a lawyer has said. Defence solicitor Matthew McGovern tweeted that GEOAmey's service was an "absolute disgrace" after highlighting a delay of more than 10
Holyrood has launched a public consultation on the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, proposed legislation that would allow local authorities to impose an additional charge on overnight accommodations, such as hotels and bed & breakfasts.
Shoosmiths has been appointed to Avant Homes’ Scottish legal panel. The appointment sees the firm extend its relationship with the UK housebuilder after securing a place on Avant’s England and Wales legal panel in 2021.
Miller Samuel Hill Brown licensing consultant Peter Lawson has been awarded a CBE in the first Birthday Honours list made by King Charles III. The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK. The Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Scottish intellectual property firm Lawrie has reported 12 per cent growth this year and projected total sales of around £3.5 million for the upcoming financial year. Growth areas for the patent and trade mark attorney firm has primarily come from increased trade mark work and patent fili
Shepherd and Wedderburn has relocated its Edinburgh headquarters to the new Haymarket grade A office development, taking a lease of the top two floors of 9 Haymarket Square which it moved into in May. With an ‘A’ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, the move is aligned with the f
Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson has launched a consultation on a members' bill to protect school children from harm. The bill looks to enshrine in law the existing guidance on physical restraint and seclusion in schools in order to ensure it is only used as a last resort.
Dr Michael Foran responds to a critique of his commentary on some upcoming cases. Robin White has kindly offered a response to a recent article I wrote about two upcoming cases concerning the meaning of sex within the Equality Act. I welcome the caution concerning the dangers of analysing the law fr
A lawyer who admitted to having an affair with a colleague under questioning from a stand-up comedian has gone viral on TikTok. Over 129,000 people have viewed the clip uploaded by comedian Jessica Kirson, which begins with her asking questions of a couple in the front row of her show.
The Scottish government has published new rules to ensure that all new buildings in Scotland are fitted with climate-friendly heating systems. Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Strategy sets out the Scottish government’s intention to develop regulations to ensure that new buildings, applying
An expired web address printed on hundreds of thousands of licence plates is now directing visitors to online casinos in the Philippines. Nearly 800,000 licence plates in the US state of Maryland with a unique design commemorating the War of 1812 feature the web address, WBAL-TV reports.
After 18 years in practice together Mark Thorley and Jim Stephenson have decided to begin the process of closing down their well respected firm of Thorley Stephenson. Both Mark and Jim have practised in their respective areas of legal aid for over 30 years, representing many clients who simply could
