Dallas McMillan Solicitors in Glasgow has recently taken on a sixth trainee, Abbey Freer. Ms Freer joins fellow trainees Katie Deans, Emma Kelly, Martin Clement, Shona Christie and Sorcha Hill. Managing partner David McElroy said: “We are delighted to welcome Abbey to the team. This is the fir
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The Court of Session has confirmed that courts will enforce any alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provisions which are written into contracts and will uphold the power and discretion of the decision makers in those processes, writes Steven Blane. Lord Lake’s opinion demonstrates that t
JUSTICE has appointed new board and council members, following its 65th AGM on 19 October 2022. Joining the board of trustees are I. Stephanie Boyce, past president of the Law Society of England and Wales; Sara Mansoori KC of Matrix Chambers; Alice Smith, trustee at Astriid and Christian Weaver of G
The University of Dundee has been awarded 'University of Sanctuary' status, joining a network of institutions across the UK working to develop support for those displaced by humanitarian crises. Dozens of students from war-torn regions have joined the university this year thanks to the award of a re
After launching a fundraising campaign amongst the motorcycling community to help The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit purchase life-changing rehabilitation equipment, representatives from Motorcycle Law Scotland and the British Motorcyclists Federation were delighted to visit the unit
Imagine if you couldn’t make decisions yourself. Who would act on your behalf? Who’d pay bills, manage your welfare, and make key decisions? That’s the role of your attorney. The breadth of the control an attorney can have over your affairs couldn’t have been starker in a cas
Suella Braverman KC has attained the distinction of being the shortest-serving home secretary in British history. Ms Braverman, who took silk upon being appointed attorney general in 2020, breached the ministerial code after she sent a government document to someone who was not authorised to receive
Indonesia has demanded that the Netherlands return various valuables including collections of jewels and fossils. The country, once a Dutch colony, has called for hundreds of artworks as well as eight collections, among them the famous fossilised hominid skull of Java Man in addition to valuables lo
Kennedys has committed to drastically reducing its carbon emissions after teaming up with a group of climate and science experts. Plans to reduce Kennedys’ emissions by 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Blackadders has been announced as the official legal partner for the first-ever Scottish Games Week. The law firm will be sponsoring the entire roster of Scottish Games Week events taking place across Scotland from 24 to 28 October.
UNISON has won a case at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) on behalf of a woman who was dismissed by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) after she told her former boss she wanted to stand for election to the UK Parliament. UNISON said the case of Polly Jones may open
Lynsey Brown discusses surrogacy regimes and the confusion they often cause. Surrogacy is still relatively rare in Scotland and the UK, but lawyers who specialise in this area are seeing a steady increase in enquiries from prospective surrogates and intended parents.
Ledingham Chalmers has set aside £200,000 to support staff with the rising cost of living as it records an increase in profits from £4 million to £4.1m. Announced at the same time as the Aberdeen-headquartered firm’s financial results, this bonus means each member of staff em
A new community custodial unit is set to open in Glasgow, which will change the way women in the justice system are supported in their reintegration back to communities. The Lilias Centre will house up to 24 women and continues Scottish government’s vision of managing female offenders in a way
Plans to seize drug users' passports or driving licences could be "unworkable" in Scotland, the drugs minister has said. Angela Constance has called for a meeting with her UK government counterpart to discuss the implications of changes to legislation that could affect Scotland.
