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Terra Firma Chambers has announced the passing of former member Steven Stuart QC. Mr Stuart called to the bar in 1979, taking silk in 2008. He was a lecturer in Scots law at the University of Dundee from 1979 to 1986 and thereafter enjoyed a long and distinguished career at the bar, specialising in
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The Lord Advocate has vowed to give renewed focus to efforts by Scotland’s prosecutors to tackle domestic abuse and stalking as the justice system recovers from the effects of the pandemic. Dorothy Bain QC made the commitment as new figures show the number of charges reported to the Crown Offi
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Two companies have been fined a total of £100,000 after an employee was crushed by machinery. Chivas Brothers Limited and Fire Protection Group (FPG) Limited pled guilty at Dumbarton Sheriff Court last month to health and safety breaches committed between 20 December 2016 and 22 February 2017.
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Fraser Irvine Sheriff Officers LLP has appointed Melissa Rigby to the position of regional enforcement manager at its recently-opened Edinburgh office. Ms Rigby, who is responsible for service delivery, is a qualified and experienced messenger-at-arms and sheriff officer and joins from Scott & C
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Greater use of bicycles is encouraged but cyclists, like all road users, have duties incumbent upon them to proceed safely, says Steven Smart. One of the key items on the agenda at the upcoming COP26 conference in Glasgow is cutting emissions by planning ahead for the electrification of all cars.
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The search for the latest ‘light bulb’ idea in risk management within the Scottish legal sector has been launched today. The Innovation Cup aims to tap into the expertise of the Scottish legal community and improve risk management across the profession. The Law Society of Scotland is run
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A team from Anderson Strathern comprising Aileen Gilholm, Robin Turnbull, Jemma Forrest, Jamie Devlin and Sheonagh Richards, took part in a 60-mile cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Sunday in aid of Social Bite.
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The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused to direct that the sole executor of a late South African woman who left part of her estate to charity can donate it to a charity with a similar name to a non-existent one named in the will. Vindex Trustees Ltd, the sole executor under the will and
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Abuse directed at retail and bar staff who ask customers to comply with the law and wear face coverings will not be tolerated, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said. It continues to be a legal requirement to wear face coverings in places such as shops and pubs and on public transport unless exempt
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Glasgow-based company DialADeal Scotland Ltd (DDSL) £150,000 for making more than half a million nuisance marketing calls. The unsolicited calls were about non-existent Green Deal energy saving schemes including boiler and window repl
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Shared Parenting Scotland’s annual report has revealed the pressure of the pandemic on parents and children after separation. Covering the first year of Covid lockdown, the charity was approached for help, advice and information by close to 1,000 individuals, its highest ever caseload and an i
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When is an agricultural lease not an agricultural lease? An agricultural lease provides a tenant with various rights, including security of occupation for the agreed length of the lease.
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In a criminal justice system where supporting victims is meant to be a priority, why are answers being hidden from those who need them most? Imagine this scenario. You’ve been involved in a serious road traffic collision; your injuries are so serious that you won’t be able to work for mo
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MacRoberts gave a warm welcome to its 12 new trainees who have begun their legal careers at the firm.
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