Author Archives: Iain Nisbet

What I did at court today …

A small claims proof re: property factors fees. Continue reading

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Devices to deter drug drivers?

My latest post on the Yell.com solicitors’ blog is now available. It’s called: “Devices to detect drug driving”. Continue reading

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Great lovers, great training day.

She said you were a great lover (more than once). Continue reading

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Govanhill Times

Lawyer Lorraine Barrie, from Govanhill Law Centre, has been vital in helping local people seek redress from cowboy landlords and factors. Continue reading

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Good old fashioned penny pinching

At the risk of sounding like Jeremy Clarkson, let me add my voice to the chorus of disbelief surrounding the untimely death of solicitor Alison Hume. Continue reading

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RBS: Bank of Terror!

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined members of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBSG) £5.6 million for failing to have adequate systems and controls in place to prevent breaches of UK financial sanctions. Continue reading

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Too many twits…

Okay, so now I’m on twitter, what should I do now? All suggestions welcomed. Continue reading

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Vote for me!

I’m sure it’s very bad form and all, but I couldn’t help noticing that the UK Blawg Awards 2010 nomination process was underway. I voted for Jonathan Mitchell QC as Best Legal Commentary, but if you felt like nominating Absolvitor for “Blawg of the Year” or something, then that’d be nice. Continue reading

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You’re welcome!

Yesterday, I uncovered a bug in the SLAB online SU2 form. Apparently, there is no cash reward for this. Continue reading

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2010 Act – what is the point in you, exactly?

The Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 fails to protect rural Crossroads Primary School from closure. Continue reading

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