January 2015

Greater Number of Scottish Court Cases To be Filmed – Will this be beneficial?

January 30, 2015

New proposals outlined by Lord President, Lord Gill mean that filming of some court cases for TV could now be permitted. Lord Gill, Scotland’s most senior judge has stated he will issue guidance on the televising of court proceedings and that any approved filing will be “subject to robust, clear and comprehensive guidelines”. Lord Gill […]

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How Scottish Trust Deed Legislation Has Changed

January 29, 2015

It can be a very difficult and confusing time for many people who are struggling with debt as they search for the right solution to try to get out of debt as quickly as possible. Scottish Protected Trust Deeds are one option that residents in Scotland may wish to consider as a means to clear […]

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The Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill – Better Safe Than Sorry?

January 19, 2015

Both Police Scotland and legal experts have said that if the Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill is to be introduced in Scotland, greater clarity must be provided in order to prevent the risk of someone being prosecuted. The Assisted Suicide Bill would give people in Scotland whose lives have become insufferable as a result of a […]

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Upcoming CPD Seminars: Civil Litigation Reforms / Buying & Selling Land for Development in Scotland

January 18, 2015

Looking for extra CPD hours? Needing to top up your team’s knowledge and expertise? These civil litigation and commercial property seminars in Scotland may be of particular interest to you:- Civil Litigation Reforms – Are You Ready for 1 April? (Glasgow, 2 March 2015) Buying & Selling Land for Development in Scotland (Glasgow, 3 February […]

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