16+ hour, 53+ min ago  (273+ words) An environmental campaigner and lawyer who organised a volunteer clean-up of a polluted river is being investigated by the Environment Agency over allegations that the work was carried out without the necessary permits. Paul Powlesland, founder of the River Roding…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago  (175+ words) Scottish Legal News Lauren Brown joins Holmes Mackillop Solicitors Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has appointed Lauren Brown as a paralegal in its Giffnock office. Ms Brown qualified as a conveyancing paralegal in 2023 and brings over 15 years" experience in residential property work,…...

15+ hour, 41+ min ago  (535+ words) In May 2009 a meeting of residents of flats in Saltwater Mansions in Margate included Caroline Lane, a resident in a ground floor flat there. The meeting was somewhat contentious because of a dispute around essential repairs. Caroline Lane resided alone,…...

16+ hour, 44+ min ago  (304+ words) Anderson Strathern's corporate deals team has played a key role in assisting Aveni Ltd in securing a multi-million-pound investment. Director Max Scharbert, alongside associate Rory Crawford, acted on behalf of the Edinburgh-based business, helping it secure "12 million of funding from…...

16+ hour, 36+ min ago  (777+ words) Scottish Legal News Inner House recalls lord ordinary's declaration that summary immunity provision is incompatible with Article 6 ECHR The Inner House of the Court of Session has recalled a lord ordinary's declaration that the lord advocate's immunity from liability in…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago  (425+ words) Scottish Legal News Report: UK and EU in ever closer union despite Brexit Despite promises to "take back control" and diverge from EU rules, the UK is increasingly aligning with the European Union, according to a new report from the…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago  (204+ words) A House of Lords committee has backed plans for an international commission to assess compensation claims arising from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while warning that the scheme's effectiveness could be undermined by the lack of a mechanism to pay awards....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (175+ words) France is seeing a growing crackdown on bare-chested tourists, with up to 20 seaside towns now imposing fines on people who walk through town centres in swimwear. While topless sunbathing remains legal on most French beaches, resorts from Deauville on the…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (240+ words) Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Senior Solicitor as part of our Information Governance Team. You must hold a current Practising Certificate, experience of dealing with data protection and information governance issues is desirable. Knowledge of the Freedom…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (126+ words) Scottish Legal News Promotions at Levy & Mc Rae Levy & Mc Rae has announced a number of promotions at the firm. Senior partner, David Mc Kie, said: "Levy & Mc Rae has long been defined by a strong set of values. Our…...