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An action for damages for "loss of society" brought by the biological siblings of a person who was adopted into another family and later died has been dismissed. A judge in the Court of Session ruled that the biological members of the family of a person who has been adopted have "no title to sue" fo

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The number of people appearing in Tayside and Fife courts on charges of stalking has soared to more than twice the level of just two years ago. The numbers were revealed under a freedom of information request by The Courier. Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court has seen the biggest surge in cases, with three tim

Mike Dailly Govan Law Centre (GLC) has written to business minister Paul Wheelhouse, expressing its concern that many creditors are gaining a massive financial windfall at the expense of financially vulnerable people in Scotland who are finding it tough to make ends meet.

The Faculty of Advocates has identified improvements it believes could be made to a blueprint for a new corporate insolvency framework. The UK government, through the Insolvency Service, is seeking views on whether legislative change would improve the UK corporate insolvency regime and “provide a

In Set Adrift Upon the World: The Sutherland Clearances James Hunter masterly weaves together a fascinating account of the Sutherland Clearances. One that takes you from the Strath of Kildonan and other parts of Sutherland to battles in New Orleans via South Africa and onto the foundation of what is

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A defence lawyer has called on a sheriff whose brother is a Labour MSP to recuse himself in a case involving former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, suggesting a conflict of interest. But Sheriff Tony Kelly declined to recuse himself after John Flanagan made a motion on the basis of a conflict of interes

Fraser Oliver Digby Brown will use a £5 million debt facility from HSBC to invest in a significant review and upgrade of its current systems and infrastructure as well as further invest in its staff and sector leading marketing.

Aidan O’Neill QC Following today’s judgment from the Supreme Court that the data sharing provisions of part 4 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, which establishes the Named Person scheme, is incompatible with article 8 ECHR, lawyers have given their reaction.

Willie Rennie Solemn cases at Dundee Sheriff Court are being delayed as a result of the closures of neighbouring sheriff courts, The Courier reports.

Chris Harte Morton Fraser has reported substantial growth in the last three years, in line with its strategy.

Richard Farndale Given the uncertainty of Brexit, arbitration could provide an opportunity for managing the risk of disputes with greater predictability and control. It should certainly be considered and weighed up at the time you enter into a new contractual relationship, writes Richard Farndale.

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