Construction lawyer Lisa Dromgoole considers the parallels between Hearts and Partick Thistle’s legal battle with the SPFL and alternative dispute resolution in the building sector. It's not often that a construction lawyer has cause to consider the world of football, or not this construction
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A petition has been launched calling on the Scottish government to formally adopt the Fair Rents (Scotland) Members Bill after the proposed legislation was dropped by the Scottish Parliament’s local government committee. Scottish Labour housing spokesperson Pauline McNeill worked closely with
There have been recent changes to the rules on travel to the UK and to the EU arising out of COVID-19. So, what are the key things employers need to know in relation to business visits and travel arrangements involving their staff? Elaine McIlroy explains. Travel restrictions: England
Axiom Advocates has announced that Lord Drummond Young has joined the stable.
A judge instructed lawyers in an attempted murder trial to "be nice" to one of the jurors – because she's his wife. Judge Thomas Ensor's wife was allowed to remain on the jury for the trial of Gary Val Richardson in Colorado, The Times reports.
More employees will become owners of the companies they work for as firms seek to ensure greater resilience in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, according to Lindsays' Douglas Roberts. Mr Roberts has advised on more than 10 employee ownership (EO) deals which have been completed in the past f
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has unveiled a new look brand identity that underlines its commitment to delivering a quality service for clients in the face of the current pandemic. Fraser Gillies, managing partner at WJM, said: “Our brand purpose is to do the right thing, make a differe
A bingo club operator’s tax appeal to the Supreme Court has been unanimously dismissed. Lord Leggatt gave the sole judgment, with which Lord Reed (President), Lord Hodge (Deputy President), Lord Lloyd-Jones and Lord Sales agreed.
Dawn Reoch discusses business debt in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. The Before
When a defect becomes apparent in a building or structure, how long does the owner have to make a claim? Kathryn Kelly explains more. In Scotland, defects claims have to be made within five years. Time starts to run when loss, injury and damage occurs (section 11(1) of the Prescription and Limi
Coronavirus has had a significant impact on construction projects in terms of delay as well as direct and indirect costs and Claire Logue says it is uncertain how these will be dealt with by the courts. As the Rolling Stones wisely advise us, "You can't always get what you want… but if you tr
The chief executive of Hong Kong would be able to appoint judges to hear national security cases under a law proposed by Beijing, The Times reports.
An Edinburgh lawyer is calling for the UK to adopt presumed liability of drivers when cyclists are involved in a road accident. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has been promoting cycling, not only for its health benefits during lockdown, but also as an alternative to public transport. Per
A new survey of senior and legal management within the global construction industry has shown unanimous agreement that risk management on projects can be further improved. Of those interviewed, 38 per cent felt that ‘time’ was the single most important factor in triggering conflict while
Sarah Gilzean, senior associate at Morton Fraser, has been accredited as a specialist in discrimination law by the Law Society of Scotland.
