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ECJ – Social media cannot be forced to monitor file sharing

The European Court of Justice has decided that the national courts of EU member states cannot force social networking sites to monitor users for copyright infringement.... Read more

Polluter pays

Figures recently published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show that repossession rates in 2011 were at their lowest level in four years, but the CML warns this could be set to rise.... Read more

Looking again at children disputes 1

Looking again at disputes over arrangements for children.... Read more

Fresh guidance on powers of attorney promised

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWC) has called for better guidance on the use of powers of attorney in Scotland, following an investigation into the case of a couple who granted a power o... Read more

Housing law cuts

Forty per cent of the legal aid budget for housing advice is due to be cut from April 2013.... Read more

Looking again at grandparents’ rights

Looking again at the issue of grandparents’ rights to have contact with their grandchildren.... Read more

Home improvements streamlined

Planning rules have been relaxed to make it easier for people to make home improvements without having to navigate complex rules and applications.... Read more

Legal Aid Bill slammed

At a conference last week Roger Smith, the director of the law reform organisation Justice, criticised the government’s Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.... Read more

Looking again at consent orders

Another look at the subject of financial consent orders.... Read more

Edinburgh Sheriff Court to remind witnesses by text message

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has launched a pilot scheme to text witnesses to remind them to attend court in criminal cases.... Read more

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