Faculty awards scholarships to nine new devils
TheFaculty of AdvocatesNine intrants were awarded scholarships to help them with their finances when devilling begins next year.Ruth Crawford QCThe Faculty's treasurer, who is also...
Ministers from Scotland and Wales demand devolution respect
TheGovernment of the UKThey will weaken devolution if they create freeports in Scotland or Wales without reaching an agreement with the devolved governments, according...
A solicitor pleads for assistance: What is a clearance certificate when it is at...
SolicitorGraham FordyceHe is unable to access the funds due him because of an outdated law.My client filed an action for division or sale in...
Susannah Donaldson: The impact of the pandemic on reporting gender pay gaps in construction
Susannah DonaldsonConsiders the impact of the pandemic upon gender pay gaps figures reported by large construction companies.Large construction companies have reported that the Covid-19...
CMA: Drug companies overcharge NHS
TheCompetition and Markets AuthorityThe CMA has issued fines of more than PS260 million to those who have violated competition law in relation to the...
Worker pressured to settle claims against their employers
According to The Times, workers are being pressured to settle their employment claims rather than waiting for the court to hear them. The tribunal system...
Reform of the legal complaints system is still in limbo
The majority of lawyers are opposed to theThe Scottish governmentThe results of a consultation revealed that there were proposals to reform the legal complaint...
Kenny MacAskill supports Lord Advocate’s call for the roles to be divided
Former Justice SecretaryKenny MacAskill MPhas repeated calls for the Lord Advocate's powers to be split.Dorothy Bain, QCLast month, the besieged position was taken over...
Shoosmiths consolidates its presence in Glasgow through a deal for an office
ShoosmithsA deal has been signed for a permanent office to be located in the heart of Glasgow’s innovation district.The space will be leased on...
Stephen Hughes joins Arnot Manderson Advocates
Advocates for Arnot MandersonHas been welcomedStephen HughesTo the stableHughes has nearly 25 years of legal experience. His experience includes employment and criminal law. He represents both...