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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Tara Davison considers whether a notice is valid when served on a party who is specified in the contract, but who no longer holds office and lacks authority to act. In the recent case Scottish case of Michael Wilson v Graeme W Cheyne (Builders) Ltd [2021] ScotSAC Civ (03 August 2021) the Sheriff App
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.
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
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
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.
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
An interesting little conundrum for those with too much time on their hands. The flash floods in Edinburgh’s fashionable Stockbridge area earlier this year did significant damage to property, but thankfully, in contrast to similar events in Germany, no lives were lost. For this we may be grate
Licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan will discuss his new book on the complex and ever-changing world of alcohol licensing in Scotland in a virtual launch event later this month. Mr McGowan, partner and head of licensing in Scotland at TLT, discussed his interest in licensing law with Scottish Legal New
Andrew Bowen QC of Terra Firma Chambers examines the case law on reflective loss. In the Supreme Court’s seven-justice ‘root and branch’ review of the rule against reflective loss (often referred to as ‘the rule in Prudential’), the majority held that a shareholder coul
An MSP has lodged a proposal for a draft bill which would see the right to food enshrined in Scots law. Scottish Labour MSP Rhoda Grant's The Right to Food (Scotland) Bill would establish an independent statutory body to oversee food policy to ensure no one goes hungry in Scotland.
Updated national guidance for child protection in Scotland has been published. Outlining the responsibilities of everyone who works with children, young people and their families, the updated guidance has a strengthened focus on listening to the views of children and working with families.
MSPs have agreed to write to the Scottish government to take forward a formal pardon for the 4,000 people accused and executed for witchcraft. A petition lodged by Claire Mitchell QC earlier this year seeks a pardon as well as an official apology and a memorial in recognition of Scotland’s wit
Advocate Jon Kiddie of Terra Firma Chambers explores the use of the Scots language in Scots law. ‘That the Court of Session, or College of Justice, do, after the Union, and notwithstanding thereof, remain, in all time coming, within Scotland, as it is now constituted by the Laws of that Kingdo
Blackadders has promoted six newly-qualified solicitors to new roles and recruited eight trainees, underlining its commitment to developing talent and expertise for the future. Completing their two-year solicitor traineeship with the firm are Bethany Buchanan, Emma Grunenberg, Fiona Knox, Faye Lipto
