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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
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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
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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”.
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Thomas Ross A bid to abolish the “not proven” verdict from Scots law failed after MSPs at Holyrood rejected it 80 to 28.
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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
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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.
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Angela Constance A comprehensive review of the child protection system is being commissioned by the Scottish government.
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(L-R): Campbell Clark (partner & head of business services), Johnston Clark, (managing partner) and Lindsay Darroch (partner & head of property)
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Joe FitzPatrick Proposals to avoid future election clashes have been passed today by the Scottish Parliament.
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Compass Chambers is delighted to invite you to attend our Annual Aberdeen Conference. The Conference will take place on Thursday 10th March 2016 at The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen, from 1pm until 5pm. Under the Law Society of Scotland's Guidelines, delegates may claim 3 hours of CPD time. The c
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A request from the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) for £4 million to fund facial recognition technology at stadiums has been rejected by the Scottish government. The SPFL had pursued the idea as a way of tackling sectarian singing and the use of smoke and flares.
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Michael Matheson A new law allowing life sentences for traffickers will come into effect on 31 May 2016.
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Compass Chambers is delighted to invite you to attend our Annual Aberdeen Conference. The Conference will take place on Thursday 10th March 2016 at The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen, from 1pm until 5pm. Under the Law Society of Scotland's Guidelines, delegates may claim 3 hours of CPD time. The c
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