Glasgow company is fined by the ICO for making half a Million nuisance calls
DialADeal Scotland Ltd (DDSL), a Glasgow-based company, was fined PS150,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for making more than half a thousand nuisance marketing calls.Unsolicited calls related to non-existent Green Deal energy savings schemes,...
At nightclubs and music festivals, vaccination passports will be required
Under plans to be submitted to MSPs next Wednesday, so-called "vaccine passports” will be required for entry to certain events and higher-risk venues such as nightclubs and music festivals, and some football fields.TheScottish ParliamentVoting...
Blackadders recruits eight trainees and promotes six NQs
BlackaddersSix newly qualified solicitors were promoted to new roles, and eight trainees were recruited. This demonstrates the company's commitment to developing talent for the future.They will complete their two-year traineeship as solicitors with the...
Consultation sought to get views on the recovery of pandemic
A new consultation launched today seeks the public's views on legislative reform to support Scotland's recovery from the pandemic.This consultation offers a variety of suggestions, including whether beneficial temporary provisions under UK and Scottish coronavirus legislation...
Murray Beith Murray Appointments
Murray Beith MurrayThe firm has announced internal promotions as well as a new recruitment position within its tax group.Laura BrownMurray Beith Murray has promoted Judith Brown to the position of director of tax. Ms Brown...
Future of Govanhill Law Centre in doubt after the Scottish government cuts funding
Govanhill Law CentreFuture is uncertain after the rejection of its application for a PS75,000 grant by TheScottish government?The HeraldReportsRachel MoonSenior solicitor and legal services manager said that the centre will need to "dilute its services"...
Malcolm Combe: Are landmark law failing tenants who are being cheated out of their...
When the Private housing (tenancies) (Scotland), Act 2016 was passed, Scotland created a new residential letting vehicle called the private residential tenant (PRT).A legal device was provided to tenants who rented property under a PRT. This...
The standard for lawtech
How can we ensure that computers do not take over increasing amounts of the solicitors' work load? The Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority both made important announcements last week about 'lawtech'.The SRA announcements were...
Polish judges rally behind EU ruling
An appeal was signed by thousands of Polish judges and prosecutors, urging authorities to comply with recent EU court rulings to disband Poland's disciplinary chamber.After Poland's authorities refused abide by a ruling from the...
Sandra Cassels: What can construction companies do to work with supply chains in order...
We have witnessed for over a year how the coronavirus has had an enormous impact on the construction industry. From disruptions in the supply and production, to suspensions and closures of sites during lockdowns,For...
5 Things You Need to know about ICAO, the UN aviation...
1) ICAO was put up at the dawn of international civil aviation
The Second World War has been a period of rapid developments in aircraft...
