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Kelly Hardman: Time factor as offshore wind worker concession deadline approaches
As it continues to grow its track record of contributions to Scotland’s renewables mission, the offshore wind sector is currently making all the right headlines, writes Kelly Hardman.
Published 20 April 2021
US firms continuing to grow London bases despite Brexit
US law firms are continuing to grow their bases in the UK, particularly London, in spite of Brexit, new figures suggest.
Published 20 April 2021
Burges Salmon commits to Scottish Business Pledge
Burges Salmon's application to join the values-led partnership between government and business in Scotland has been formally accepted.
Published 20 April 2021
Scullion LAW pledges support to Marie Curie for 7th successful year
Scullion LAW has launched its annual free will writing service in support of end of life charity, Marie Curie.
Published 20 April 2021
And finally… unexpected
A celebrity psychic who said he lost his powers after a car accident is facing a £100,000 legal bill after a judge ruled he had been "fundamentally dishonest" in his claim for compensation.
Published 20 April 2021
Changing your Practice Management Software is easier than you think
Let us be honest…we’re not going to suggest that changing your software isn’t a pain. It is. What you need to do to make the transition easier is work with a provider who understands all the reasons why this process is challenging. From there, guidance is given to make the transition as pain free as possible.
Published 20 April 2021
Outer House judge orders proof in action by historic Aberdeen society seeking repayment of funds from members
A commercial judge in the Outer House of the Court of Session has allowed a proof in an action raised by a centuries-old Aberdeen society against five of its members to recover money said to have been wrongly paid to them.
Published 19 April 2021
Covid-19: Crown Office records 3,400 care home deaths
The Crown Office has published data on the Covid deaths in care homes that have been reported to it.
Published 19 April 2021
SNP pledges to consult on dividing Lord Advocate’s dual roles
The SNP has promised to consult on splitting the dual role of the Lord Advocate if returned to power after next month's election.
Published 19 April 2021
New law firm MCM launches in Glasgow
Four solicitors have combined to establish a new legal firm based in Glasgow city centre.
Published 19 April 2021
Ian Leach: Motor insurance in a post-Brexit Scotland
Scots law has had – and continues to have – many influences, from ancient Rome to the modern-day parliaments and courts. European, UK and Scottish legislation all continue to play a part in Scots law albeit that Brexit has greatly diminished the European influence in terms of new EU laws post-UK exit and enabled UK parliaments to depart from pre-exit EU laws where permissible.
Published 19 April 2021
SNP promises to create judicial register of interests
The SNP has pledged to establish a register of judicial interests if it returns to power.
Published 19 April 2021
David Houldsworth
The Herald has published an obituary of lawyer David Houldsworth, who passed away in February at the age of 67.
Published 19 April 2021
Challenge to loan charge legislation rejected
Philip Simpson QC and Graham MacIver, instructed by the Office of the Advocate General, have successfully represented HMRC in a challenge to the loan charge legislation based on EU law: Finucane v HMRC [2021] CSOH 38.
Published 19 April 2021
ICO issued fines of £42m last year
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued penalties totalling £42.4 million last year, according to new figures.
Published 19 April 2021
