Law
Housing Bill amendments lodged to limit rent increases in control areas
Published 2 weeks ago
Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that set out how rents will be capped in rent control areas have been lodged by the Scottish Government.
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Holmes Mackillop acquires D&J Dunlop Solicitors’ private client and property business
Published 3 weeks ago
Holmes Mackillop has today acquired the private client and property business of D&J Dunlop, introducing a full-service law firm to Ayrshire.
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Robertson Murdie launches in Edinburgh
Published 3 weeks ago
New law firm Robertson Murdie has launched in Edinburgh.
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Community Wealth Building Bill published
Published 1 month ago
A bill designed to create jobs and drive economic growth across Scotland by promoting investment in communities has been published.
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EU action over game allegedly pressuring children to buy virtual currency
Published 1 month ago
A video game company is facing EU enforcement action for allegedly pressuring children to buy virtual currency.
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WJM to merge with Davidson Chalmers Stewart
Published 1 month ago
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history.
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Companies House launches registration of authorised corporate service providers
Published 1 month ago
Companies House has taken a step towards greater certainty about who is filing information on behalf of companies.
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Citizens Advice Scotland project to help people with council tax debt
Published 1 month ago
People struggling with council tax arrears will have access to “enhanced advice” through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.
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Land Reform Bill will inflict ‘wanton damage’ on rural Scotland
Published 1 month ago
The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill will inflict “an era of wanton damage” on rural Scotland unless the Scottish government accepts that key changes should be made to it, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE).
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Housing Bill could extend Awaab’s Law to Scotland
Published 1 month ago
Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law.
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Law Society to highlight civil legal aid crisis at Holyrood inquiry
Published 1 month ago
The Law Society of Scotland has said it will ensure a newly launched Holyrood inquiry understands the extent of the crisis in civil legal aid, and the changes required to restore the system.
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Aberdeen Law Project obtains four-figure sum for client
Published 1 month ago
The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has successfully obtained a four-figure sum for a client through a simple procedure application to the Sheriff Court.
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Balfour and Manson opens in Glasgow
Published 1 month ago
Balfour and Manson is moving into Glasgow to complete its triangle of offices in Scotland’s three largest cities.
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Lindsays appoints Gurjit Pall as partner and launches immigration service
Published 1 month ago
Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues.
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Kennedys celebrates 10 years in Scotland
Published 1 month ago
Kennedys has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Scotland with an event at the Citation, Glasgow for clients, staff and friends.
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