Journal online news archive for November 2015
- Posts in November, 2015
Sheriff simple procedure rules go out to consultation
Implementation planned for November 2016
Stronachs makes corporate partner hire
Ross Gardner joins from Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Maclay Murray & Spens reported to be in merger deal with Addleshaw Goddard
Terms said to be agreed subject to partnership vote
Faculty backs Private Housing Bill in evidence response
Reform welcomed, but question over tenants' inability to terminate
Surveyors resist bank's negligence claim due to jurisdiction clause
Contract not formed until bank acted on report, court holds
Guidance on transgender employees published by LSEW
Good practice offered in relation to those who are or wish to trans
EHRC protests at blanket ban on religious advertising
"No right not to be offended in the UK"
Contempt finding quashed where child's accident led to non-attendance
Sheriff should have made further inquiry even when explanation accepted
Lords' Constitution Committee adds call for Scotland Bill delay
New understanding needed over shared powers, report states
Law Commission and Government should work more closely, chairman urges
Aim is to speed up law reform without compromising independence
Community Justice Bill passes stage 1
Unopposed vote on measure, despite reservations from some MSPs
Further funds announced to support prisoners' families
Visitor centres will help access to essential services