Monthly Archives: November 2012

Court Service’s Online Makeover

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

I note that the Scottish Court Service has indulged in an online makeover.  As far as I can make out, the content remains the same.  The presentation and navigation is much improved, although I don’t really care for the automatic … Continue reading →

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DLA Piper’s Glasgow office under threat

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

DLA Piper is thinking about closing its Glasgow office following a review of UK operations. A DLA Piper spokesperson said: “Following a comprehensive review of our UK business designed to ensure that we are operating in a manner, in the … Continue reading →

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Focus on alcohol

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

So, somewhat inevitably, the Scottish Government‘s minimum alcohol pricing laws have been challenged by the booze industry. Specifically, the Scotch Whisky Association and two European bodies which represent producers of spirit drinks and the wine industry and trade are petitioning … Continue reading →

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