Scotland
Scottish Government prescribes new guidelines on time bar
The issue of prescription has long been an important factor in professional negligence claims. That being said, the issue of when a claim is time barred has often been a minefield for both Pursuers'…
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Scotland Focus
Our monthly round-up of developments dominating the legal landscape in Scotland.
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Steel v NRAM: Supreme Court holds that solicitor did not owe opposing party a duty of care
The Supreme Court has unanimously held that a borrower's solicitor did not owe the lender on the other side of the transaction a duty of care. The decision involved consideration of the principles…
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Scotland Update
For further information please contact Andrew Lothian, Head of General Insurance (Scotland) on 0131 474 2305, Caroline Coyle, Associate, Professional Support Lawyer Insurance on 0141 228 8132 or Jill…
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Scotland Update
For further information please contact Andrew Lothian, Head of General Insurance (Scotland) on 0131 474 2305, Caroline Coyle, Associate, Professional Support Lawyer Insurance on 0141 228 8132 or Jill…
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QOCS In Scotland - Holyrood set to debate the Justice Committee report this month
We continue to report and keep you updated on the progress of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill which will introduce damages-based agreements and Qualified One-way…
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Scotland Update
For further information please contact Andrew Lothian, Head of General Insurance (Scotland) on 0131 474 2305, Caroline Coyle, Associate, Professional Support Lawyer Insurance on 0141 228 8132 or Jill…
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Managing risk & accountability in care homes – a balanced exercise
Have you risk assessed? Do you know the potential cost? Sharon Dysart examines the risks facing local authorities in light of the increasing number of claims relating to accidents in care homes and…
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Local authorities and roadside trees: insurers of nature?
In the recent case of Cavanagh v Witley Parish Council (1) and D Kevin Shepherd (t/a Shepherd Tree Surgeons & Forestry Contractors) (2) [2017] the High Court ruled a parish council to have been…
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