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Thorntons' Gurjit Pall has urged Scottish businesses to apply for a Home Office sponsor licence as the Brexit transition period draws to a close – to ensure they can still access the best overseas talent. “With the new rules looming, employers should consider applying for a sponsor
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New rules to protect traditional British foods including Stilton cheese, Melton Mowbray pork pies and Scotch whisky have been outlined by the UK government. The protections will replace the EU’s geographical indication scheme after the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Anxious householders could be further confused by mixed messaging after the Scottish government confirmed it will seek to delay legislation on fire safety standards, according to a legal expert. The new laws, which were scheduled to come in force in February 2021, would require all homes t
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Alleged victims of rape and sexual assault across Scotland are a step closer to being able to use forensic medical examination services without first having to report a crime. The Forensic Medical Services Bill will enable people to access healthcare and refer themselves for a forensic medical exami
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Sheriff Court jury trials delayed as a result of Covid-19 are set to resume in remote jury centres across Scotland following new government funding. The Scottish government has provided £6.5 million to enable the new remote jury centres to deliver capacity for 18 jury trial courts to operate.
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Lawyers at Aberdein Considine have again been ranked among the best in the UK by one of the world’s most respected legal guides. Family law partner Ruth Aberdein has been named among the Legal 500’s ‘Leading Individuals’, its elite list of the best lawyers practising in Great
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The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has approved new rules which will allow the use of Civil Online Procedure claim forms. The change means that from 1 December 2020, if agents or party litigants wish to submit a simple procedure claim this will have to be done through Civil Online.
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Georgia Dawson has become the first woman senior partner of magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. Ms Dawson, who currently serves as the firm's Asia managing partner and the leader of the Asia dispute resolution practice, will lead a new senior leadership team which will consist
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The Scottish government has announced that legislation to introduce an opt-out system of organ and tissue donation will come into effect on 26 March 2021, despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new system, individuals will be required to actively opt-out of donation if they wish t
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