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WEB2 days ago · SLCC calls for overhaul of costly appeal system. 4 Oct 2024. 3 minutes. The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has called for a revised system of appeal against its decisions due to the time and costs involved. Since the start ... rights watch.
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WEBOct 1, 2024 · Solicitor. Edinburgh, Galashiels. WSA Bannerman Burke. 1-10 of 17 Jobs. PREV. 1. 2. NEXT. Find the latest legal vacancies in Scotland for solicitors, advocates and other legal professionals on the Scottish Legal News website.
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WEB5 days ago · The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has called for a revised system of appeal against its decisions due to the time and costs involved. Since the start of March 2024 the Court of Session has refused 10 requests ... Read Full Article. 2 days ago.
SLN Interview: A modernising Lord Lyon | Scottish Legal News
WEBMar 26, 2021 · Baktosch Gillan interviews the current Lord Lyon, Dr Joe Morrow, about the role of his ancient office in 21st century Scotland. After a career at the forefront of the development of mental health law and practice in Scotland, Dr Joseph Morrow CBE, QC, LLD, is now on a mission to preserve Scotland’s ancient heraldic law.
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WEB5 days ago · Compass Chambers recognised as top tier stable in Legal 500. 3 Oct 2024. 2 minutes. Compass Chambers and its members have once again received top rankings from the Legal 500 in the 2025 edition of the directory which has just been published. ... ampersand advocates.
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WEBOct 1, 2024 · Upper Tribunal concludes First-tier Tribunal erred in upholding refusal of placement request for additional needs education. 26 Sep 2024. 5 minutes. A woman who had a placement request for her child with additional support needs refused by her local authority had successfully had an appeal against the refusal ...
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WEBDec 20, 2023 · Law Society: Long-term change to save legal aid must be fast-tracked. 24 Jan 2023. 2 minutes. The Law Society of Scotland has described the Scottish government’s confirmation of an additional £11 million for legal aid as ‘a step in the right direction’ but ... 1-15 of 95 Articles.
Alison Nicol: New Children Act changes – what you need to know
WEBAug 9, 2021 · The changes being brought about by the 2020 Act include the removal both of the test of “practicability” of taking the views of the child and of the 12 years or more presumption. Instead, the court will require in all cases to give the child an opportunity to express views except where the child is not “capable” of forming a view, with ...
Morton Fraser and MacRoberts announce historic merger
WEBSep 6, 2023 · Morton Fraser and MacRoberts have agreed to merge in a move that will create a new, top-tier independent law firm in Scotland. With 250 solicitors and £46 million in annual revenues, the newly-merged firm says it will form part of a new ‘big four’ in Scotland’s legal sector, being over 30 per cent larger by turnover than its nearest rival.
Administrators outline end game for Pagan Osborne
WEBOct 18, 2017 · Administrators outline end game for Pagan Osborne. The administrators of collapsed Pagan Osborne have secured approval from the former law firm’s creditors to sell off the firm’s assets. With a history stretching back 250-years, Pagans was one of Scotland’s most high profile small law firms when it collapsed at the start of September.