Icelandic Volcano & Consumers’ Rights
22nd April 2010
On 20 April 2010 the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano in Iceland erupted, pouring a vast ash cloud into the sky over Europe, and causing havoc for travelers across the continent.
Airlines’ Duties to Travelers
If you are flying with an airline based in the European Union, then the company will be obliged by law to try to put you on an alternative flight or to find an alternative way home for you, and to refund you for any cancellation.
If your airline is based outside the EU, then you may not have the same level of protection but should nonetheless check ...
Scots Lawyers Vote No To Tesco Law Yet Profession Remains Divided
22nd April 2010
At a Special General Meeting of the Law Society of Scotland held yesterday, 21 April 2010, Scottish solicitors voted against the introduction of alternative business structures (ABS) in Scotland.
This is the opposite of the result obtained by a referendum of the profession as announced earlier this month.
In its current form the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill proposes ABS be allowed to set up and operate in Scotland. An ABS is a business managed by lawyers and other kinds of professional, e.g. accountants, bankers etc. Traditionally law firms could only be run by solicitors, and this is how many ...
Journal Publishes Response to Proposed Reform to Legal Aid
16th April 2010
Legal Aid Reforms Deny Civil Justice to Those in Need
4th April 2010
The Scottish Legal Aid Board recently published proposed reforms to the procedure for applying for certain types of legal aid for civil cases. The reforms, if given effect, would likely represent a significant retrograde measure, which would hinder or prevent access to justice in this country for thousands of people of limited financial means who need it most.
For the response by the Scottish Association of Law Centres to the proposal, click here.