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Absolvitor isn’t really a political blog, but the election’s coming up, so we’ll probably stray a little from time to time. Up front, I’m a member of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and have been since I helped my friend Ian … Continue reading →

Frank Maguire, senior partner at Thompsons Solicitors is a very well respected and senior figure in the Scottish legal world. He is quoted in today’s Herald, raising his concerns about the proposed introduction of Alternative Business Structures – otherwise known … Continue reading →

My latest Yell.com blog is all about taking photos at school shows. In recent years some Councils have tried to ban the practice altogether on spurious data protection or child protection grounds. BBC Radio Scotland have discovered that there is … Continue reading →

My latest Yell.com blog is all about the savage increase in the cost of parking unlawfully on the streets of our fair cities. As you know it’s a costly business, issuing parking notices, so much so that your local authority … Continue reading →

So, I was at the Legal Awards 2010 earlier today and my earlier predictions were almost entirely wrong – displaying my depth of knowledge of the legal scene in Scotland! Anyway, here is the list of winners in full: Private … Continue reading →

So, here’s my predictions for the Legal Awards later today … Employment Team – Morton Fraser Family Law Team – Pagan Osborne Litigation Team – Govan Law Centre (gotta support the home team) Private Client Team – Archibald Campbell & … Continue reading →

Fife Law Centre has opened a new office in the Adam Smith College in Leven. The move is an effort to increase public awareness of the services provided in other parts of Fife. The official launch event took place at … Continue reading →

You can now read my latest Yell.com solicitors blog post, which is called “Consumer focus on justic reform“, which is all about the latest report from Consumer Focus Scotland (formerly the Scottish Consumer Council). The report is called “Making Civil … Continue reading →

You can now read my exciting and groundbreaking review of the Scottish Legal Aid Board‘s website in this month’s Journal. The review is called “Help where it’s needed?” and contains some constructive criticism of the site. One SLAB insider called … Continue reading →

A quick update of Mr. Matheson’s case. I learn from The Metro this morning that Mr. Matheson, the former Head of Hermitage Academy, has been struck off as a teacher for pockling money given by the ice cream van for … Continue reading →