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The Courier has published a full obituary of Cecil Findlay, solicitor and accountant in Crieff, who has passed away at the age of 79. "Irene Findlay first set eyes on her future husband Cecil, who has died aged 79, on the first day of first year at secondary school.

Law firm clients are increasingly looking for lawyers willing to invest in building long-term trusted relationships and a deep understanding of their business operations. At the same time, the ongoing disruptions in the legal market are resulting in renewed pricing and competitive pressures. Those a

Following the resignation of Nicola Gordon as chair of the Judicial Appointments Board Scotland, the board has appointed Deirdre Fulton as interim chairing member. Recruitment of a new chair will begin after the elections next month.

On Thursday 22nd April 2021 at 11am, Terra Firma Chambers will present a webinar focusing on the Inquiries Act 2005 with Stuart Gale QC and Denis Edwards. Stuart’s talk will include an overview of inquiries under the Act, the role of solicitors and counsel and practical considerations, while D

A landlord who evicted tenants who he discovered had set up a cannabis grow house has admitted taking over the operation himself. John Sheahan, from Co Cork, was slapped with a two-year suspended sentence this week after pleading guilty to offences including possessing cannabis for sale or supply an

A woman who required hearing aids after her ears were damaged by a faulty fire alarm at her workplace has been awarded over £241,000 by the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court. Haesel McDonald, who was an employee of tanning salon operator Indigo Sun Retail Ltd while stud

Lindsays has promoted Louise Norris and Rachel Holt to the respective roles of partner and associate. Ms Norris works in the commercial property department, where she was previously a director. Her promotion is the sixth in seven years at Lindsays, which she joined as a solicitor in June 2014.

David Welsh has joined Exchequer Chambers, having completed his pupillage under barrister Harry Hodgkin of Clerksroom. Mr Welsh, who called to the English bar in 2019, is also a member of Axiom Advocates and obtained dual-qualification as a solicitor in Scotland and England & Wales bef

Angela Grahame QC's favourite entry in Session Cases is Duke of Argyll v Duchess of Argyll 1962 SC (HL) 88. Vote for your top three Session Cases here. Scandal, infidelity, secrets and high society. It’s like an episode of Bridgerton but much more exciting and absolutely true. The ca

Gillespie Macandrew has advised independent bookseller Topping & Company on the acquisition of premises. The firm advised on the purchase of the Edinburgh site, a 4,000sqft former bank on Blenheim Place, which the bookseller had leased since summer 2019.

Iain Penman discusses the changes to Scotland's bankruptcy laws in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, temporary changes to the bankruptcy process were brought in by the Scottish government, to help individuals financially impacted by the pandemic. Scottish ministers have now intro

An eminent academic is to join the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Law, Crime & Justice as a visiting professor. Professor Tim Chapman is currently the chair of the board of the European Forum for Restorative Justice, and is a leading thinker on youth and criminal justice, including

Two students from the University of Aberdeen Law School will represent Scotland in an international competition this summer after winning the national event last week. DPLP students Katrina Hall and Alexander Owen beat teams from the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strathclyde at the Sco

Time is running out to secure a spot at the Faculty’s 13th World Intellectual Property Day Conference 2021.

McGovern Reid Court Lawyers has become the first legal aid firm in Scotland to be accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the firm receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50.