TLT partner and head of licensing in Scotland, Stephen McGowan, was awarded the Legal Partner of the Year award at the Scottish Professional Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence in professional and business services (PBS) in Scotland, extending across a range of sectors including law, audi
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A woman charged with causing alarm to a couple and their 15-year-old son by watching and filming them in their home has had three Bills of Advocation raised after delays in starting the trial diet refused by the Sheriff Appeal Court. In three complaints raised by the procurator fiscal in Falkirk aga
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie is calling for accelerated progress on investment zones and freeports to bolster economic growth, after its analysis showed a concerning downturn of foreign interest in Scottish businesses. The specialist business lawyers analysed industry data, indicating a sig
Dentons is hosting an ESG (environmental, social and governance) workshop, designed to give attendees practical, hands-on experience dealing with an ESG crisis. During its pilot workshop in October 2023, the firm had some interesting discussions around how ESG now presents the same board-level risks
The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. The 53-year-old pedestrian died after he was fatally struck by a tram in the Saughton area of Edinburgh on 11 September 2018 while making his way home f
A new report commissioned by the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) considers how the support for criminalising ecocide could translate into a workable domestic offence in Scotland. The report cautions that without sufficient investment in environmental enforcement agencies and existing
Govan Law Centre (GLC) has recorded a significant demand for housing law advice and representation services over the last six months. The number of type 3 housing cases – homeless, eviction and housing disrepair cases in courts or tribunals – increased by 112 per cent between Quarter 3 (
Fatal motorcycle accidents have skyrocketed in a US state since it repealed a mandatory helmet law. Since Missouri scrapped a law requiring motorcyclists to wear a helmet in 2020, fatalities have increased by 47 per cent, Kansas City Public Radio reports.
A woman who lodged a rejected service complaint against her solicitor after finding out the deeds to her property had previously been in the name of a fake business has been refused permission to appeal a further challenge to the decision not to progress her complaint to the Court of Session. Jennif
The total debt of the top 50 law firms in the UK has reached £5.4 billion as they struggle to get clients to pay up. Data from accountancy firm Lubbock Fine found that the debt has rise by £177 million in the past year, City A.M. reports.
An A&E doctor based in Larbert who was dismissed for inappropriate communication with a patient has won a claim of unfair dismissal before the Employment Tribunal but had the amount of the award reduced by 15 per cent for contributory conduct. Dr Richard MacCallum was suspended on full pay by Fo
A new Scottish Pubs Code will enable eligible tied pub tenants to sell a guest beer from brands that have small production levels or switch to a market rate lease under which they could purchase products from any supplier. Ministers will lay secondary legislation in the Parliament next week which, i
On a visit to the Bairns Hoose in North Strathclyde, the lord advocate and the solicitor general have supported calls for a consistent national roll out of the model, to the highest standard possible, so that children and young people are not further traumatised by the care and justice system.
Dallas McMillan is to mark its 150th anniversary with a £150,000 charity fundraising campaign. The firm will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025 and is marking the milestone by attempting to raise £150,000 for its four chosen charities: Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS
