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Article 23/08/2022
Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry – core participant status?
The Scottish COVID-19 inquiry, chaired by Lady Poole, has launched the application process for those who wish to be core applicants. The deadline to apply is 16 September 2022. In this article, we explore which individuals, groups and organisations should be applying for core participant status and that means in practice.
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Article 10/06/2022
COVID-19 inquiry launches in Scotland: implications for participants and stakeholders
The Scottish COVID-19 inquiry formally opened on 25 May 2022, with the launch of a new website at covid19inquiry.scot. In this article, we consider the next steps in the inquiry including which sectors and organisations could play an active role in the inquiry and the impact this may have on insurers.
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News 08/04/2022
Kennedys continues Scotland growth with third partner hire
We are delighted to announce we have appointed a new partner as we continue to expand our team in Scotland.
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Article 03/03/2022
A whistle stop tour of key Scottish legal changes in 2021
A whistle stop tour of key Scottish Legal Changes in 2021 and is to follow
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Article 03/03/2022
Scottish Law Commission launches consultation on damages for personal injury
The Scottish Law Commission's 'Discussion Paper on Damages for Personal Injury' has been published and is open for comments until 15 June 2022.
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Article 07/02/2022
The impact of COVID-19 through the lens of the care sector in Scotland
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is responsible for investigating sudden and unexplained deaths in Scotland. From 21 May 2020, all COVID-19 or presumed COVID-19 deaths have been reported to the COPFS.
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News 20/01/2022
Kennedys strengthens Scottish presence with new partner duo
The appointments of Gavin Henderson and Daniela Fusi, both formerly Clyde & Co (Scotland) partners, takes the total number of fee earners to 23 across our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, with more new fee earners expected to join in the coming months as we enjoy another record year.
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Article 27/04/2021
The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021
The legal context and update on the redress in Scotland for historical abuse, the Australian National Redress Scheme and the direction of travel.
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Article 29/10/2020
COVID-19: resilience is key to the future of court systems
Kennedys’ global footprint means we are uniquely placed to review the impact of COVID-19 in the legal casualty market, and on the functioning of court systems in our different jurisdictions.
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Article 26/08/2020
The Scottish Redress for Survivors Bill
On 13 August the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care)(Scotland) Bill was published. This followed on from the consultation process and ‘conversation’ which took place as to the form and nature of the Redress Scheme intended to help survivors in Scotland. Broadly speaking, it is formulated as expected from the Consultation process.