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Aileen McLeod Nine million pounds has now been awarded from the Scottish Land Fund to help 52 communities to buy land.

Accountancy firm RSM is advising businesses to pay their VAT on time after a Tax Tribunal ruled that a six figure fine imposed for missing a VAT payment by one day was "proportionate". Blue Ocean Associates Limited appealed to the First Tier Tax Tribunal after being hit with a VAT default surcharge

The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Evidence and Procedure Review. Ian Cruickshank, convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s criminal law committee, said the Law Society fully supported the use of new technologies in the courts and

The Herald has published a full obituary for Glasgow solicitor Kevin Maguirewho passed away last month aged 95. Mr Maguire, who was born in 1921, was a former senior partner at R Maguire Cook and Co and was highly respected within the Glasgow legal community.

A new member of the Scottish Land Court has been appointed by Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the Scottish ministers. Thomas Campbell, 50, is a partner in JR&T Campbell, dairy, beef and sheep farmers, West Kilbride, Ayrshire and a former vice chairman of First Milk Limited. He wa

MBM Commercial’s dispute resolution team has held a charity fundraising event in aid of Maggie's Edinburgh, a charity which offers free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends. The dinner was topped off with 31 raffle prizes and two silent aucti

A Scots lawyer who advised both a husband and wife in drawing up a separation agreement has been found guilty of “professional misconduct”. The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal censured the lawyer for acting for the two clients where there was a “blatant conflict of interest”.

Eric McQueen  

Thomas Ross A bid to abolish the “not proven” verdict from Scots law failed after MSPs at Holyrood rejected it 80 to 28.

Murray McCall

The Law Society of Scotland is consulting with its members on proposed practice rule changes and its constitution in advance of this year’s annual general meeting in May. Amendments are proposed for three Law Society practice rules regarding ARTL, civil legal aid and certain restrictions on practi

A sheriff has dismissed the appeal of a council against the decision to refuse it consent to close four schools. Highland Council wanted to close Edinbane, Dunvegan, Knockbreck and Struan primaries and build a new one at Dunvegan on Skye.

Angela Constance A comprehensive review of the child protection system is being commissioned by the Scottish government.

(L-R): Campbell Clark (partner & head of business services), Johnston Clark, (managing partner) and Lindsay Darroch (partner & head of property)

Joe FitzPatrick Proposals to avoid future election clashes have been passed today by the Scottish Parliament.