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Dumbarton medical practice fails to suspend order to re-engage doctor
A medical practice that took on the staff of a dissolved practice has been unsuccessful in its petition to suspend an Employment Tribunal order requiring it to re-engage a doctor who was employed by the dissolved practice.
Published 9 July 2020
Family of cyclist killed in Edinburgh wins civil case
The family of a cyclist who was killed when she was hit by a minibus in Edinburgh has succeeded in a civil case against the motor insurers of the vehicle.
Published 9 July 2020
Legal experts and campaigners call for public inquiry into UK government handling of COVID-19
More than 70 legal, campaigning and civil society organisations are calling for an urgent public inquiry into the UK government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 9 July 2020
The Margaret Taylor Interview: Park Inn tragedy highlights the need for asylum seeker justice
When news broke in June that a Sudanese asylum seeker had been shot dead after stabbing six people in a Glasgow hotel there was an immediate public outcry. How, people wanted to know, could a system that is supposed to protect the vulnerable have allowed a man with obvious mental health difficulties to be put in a situation where his problems were sure to escalate.
Published 9 July 2020
Surveyors expect government measures to boost housing market
Expectations for activity in the Scottish housing market are improving as more new buyer enquiries are reported by surveyors following lockdown closures.
Published 9 July 2020
Lisa Dromgoole: Should dispute resolution be at the ‘Heart’ of every contract?
Construction lawyer Lisa Dromgoole considers the parallels between Hearts and Partick Thistle’s legal battle with the SPFL and alternative dispute resolution in the building sector.
Published 9 July 2020
Janys Scott QC talks Brexit and family in law in new Westwater blog
Westwater Advocates has started a new blog on its website.
Published 9 July 2020
England: Ministry of Justice grants sick pay to outsourced cleaners after death
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has granted full sick pay to outsourced staff with COVID-19 symptoms, three months after the death of one of its cleaners.
Published 9 July 2020
Managing your finances during COVID-19 and beyond: A webinar from ETN, Mazars and Terra Firma Chambers
The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with Mazars and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a webinar for those looking to plan their personal finances during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis on 16 July 2020 from 1pm to 2.30pm.
Published 9 July 2020
Watermans Legal celebrates success in charity fundraiser
Staff at Watermans in Edinburgh have raised more than £3,000 in vital funds for charity after generously volunteering their time and expertise to write people’s wills in exchange for donations.
Published 9 July 2020
And finally... got your goat
Satanists have threatened to sue a US state if it pushes ahead with plans to put the words "In God We Trust" on its flag.
Published 9 July 2020
Denovo During Lockdown – Batten Down the Hatches?
I think it's safe to say that the past few months have been tough on all of us.
Published 9 July 2020
Hearts and Partick Thistle successfully petition for documents relevant to SPFL rules change
Two Scottish football clubs have succeeded in their petition for the recovery of documents relevant to orders they sought in terms of the Companies Act 2006.
Published 8 July 2020
Ampersand Advocates welcomes Euan Scott, Mark Boni and Nick McAndrew
Ampersand has welcomed Euan Scott, Mark Boni and Nick McAndrew to the stable following their call to the bar.
Published 8 July 2020
