MSPs have given their backing to UK legislation intended to create a “smoke-free generation”. Holyrood passed a legislative consent motion on Thursday, signalling agreement to Westminster legislation that affects a devolved policy area.
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The history of the harms caused by asbestos is a long and painful one. Since the start of the large-scale commercial exploitation of the mineral in the 19th century, evidence of its damaging effects has been noted and well documented. In the United Kingdom diseases caused by dust exposure were among
Burnett & Reid has announced that Annabelle Gow will be appointed as a member of the LLP, effective 1 June. Ms Gow brings over a decade of experience in private client law to the firm, and has been a trusted adviser to individuals and families across the north of Scotland.
Lindsays has appointed a new managing partner elect. Andrew Diamond, currently a partner and the firm’s head of residential property, will take up the role on 1 October.
A self-declared nation off the western coast of Africa is seeking to be annexed by Argentina. The so-called Republic of Annobón declared independence from Equatorial Guinea in 2022, though has been unsuccessful in securing international recognition.
Google is facing a £25 billion legal claim in the UK over allegations it abused its dominant position in the online search advertising market. The tech giant is accused of making agreements with mobile device manufacturers to make Google Search the default search engine on devices, which has p
Two first-time and three returning members will represent Glasgow solicitors following a contested election for seats on the Law Society of Scotland's governing Council. New Council members Stuart Munro and Ahsan Mustafa will join returning members Amna Ashraf, Austin Lafferty and Gordon Lennox as t
The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal by stated case by a woman convicted of an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 after her German Shephard bit a courier delivering a parcel to her property. Appellant Janet Macfarlane challenged her conviction on the basis that there were no grounds
Two drug traffickers who tried to smuggle cannabis with a street value of almost £600,000 into Scotland on a flight from Canada have been jailed for a total of five years and six months. Jamaal Darbasie, 27, and George Manton, 19, were stopped by UK Border Force officers when they arrived at G
Womble Bond Dickinson is launching its Financing Decarbonisation campaign in Scotland, aimed at highlighting the work it does to help overcome legal obstacles to facilitate investment in projects that drive environmental impact and sustainability. Chris McLauchlan, head of Womble Bond Dickinson's Sc
Part-time Sheriff John Halley has been removed from office after an independent tribunal report found that his "misbehaviour" renders him unfit for judicial office. Mr Halley was appointed as junior counsel to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) in October 2015 but was dismissed in April 2019. H
The Law Society of Scotland has formally welcomed 141 new Scottish solicitors to the legal profession, marking unprecedented growth for the sector.
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced two new hires and 14 promotions across the business. Kathleen Waller joins WJM as a senior legal director, bringing a wealth of experience in non-contentious construction contracts. The former MD of Construction Legal Services Ltd has worked with WJ
Professor Peter Watson, legal representative for one of the pilots who died in the 1994 Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash, has endorsed calls for the release of documents and a public inquiry. The crash on 2 June 1994 claimed the lives of 29 individuals, including 25 senior intelligence and security per
