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A jury in Minneapolis has awarded $3.2 million in damages to the family of a man who was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop. The verdict comes after a closely watched...

Some claim that gambling businesses have switched to bitcoin to make it simpler to engage in questionable or illegal activities. Reputable online casinos are not at all prohibited. They strictly adhere to regional laws....

People purchase vehicle customizations for a variety of reasons – to stand out on the road, increase performance, or simply express their unique personality through their car. They don't, however, purchase the vehicle with...

During oral arguments Monday, the majority of the United States Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical about a Texas restrictive abortion law. It created a private right of action that is "limitless" against abortion providers...

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the case of a death row prisoner believed to have intellectual disabilities. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, along with her two left-of center colleagues, responded...

Law&Crime confirmed that a former New York City officer who pleaded guilty on Friday to obstruction of an investigation into a "violent" and "brazen" plot for murder-for-hire received a four-year sentence.Valerie Cincinelli, then-NYPD officer,...

After a brawl with Austin police officers over trimming an overgrown lawn, a Texas man is now dead.The incident began with a nuisance removal effort on Wednesday morning. It ended when the man, armed...

A ruling by Lady Carmichael in the Outer House yesterday confirms that all previous licensed killings of beavers authorised by the Scottish government’s nature agency, NatureScot, have been unlawful and have been revoked.The ruling...

Experts have said that online courts are not the best option for civil justice and make no sense.The Scottish Civil Justice Council has prepared draft rules that aim to expand the number of online...

CMS has created a new online resource that will keep businesses and other groups updated on developments around the COP26 in Glasgow.The COP26 Hub will feature new content every day of the conference. It...

Andrew Stevenson (Solicitor Advocate), secretary of the Scottish Legal Agents' Society points out the irony of yesterday's bizarre comments by the Scottish Greens that the Supreme Court's judgment was a "dark moment for democracy". They...

According to the Scottish government, it has stated that it will incorporate the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child into its domestic law "to the greatest extent possible", as it pointed out the...

To "satisfy the needs of both the legal sector as well as consumers", a new system of regulation is proposed that promotes "accountability transparency independence"Today's consultation will last until December 24, and it will...

Today's holiday custody court has been boycotted by lawyers in Glasgow.Lord Carloway, the Lord President, stated last year that such courts would be convened during court holidays. Contrary to prosecutors and other professionals, the defense...

Pacitti Jones acquired Penworth Properties, an estate agency based in Kilsyth (North Lanarkshire).Beth Penman, a local businesswoman, founded Penworth Properties over ten years ago.She stated, "Following a successful ten years in business I have...

Plans to exclude juries from rape trials have been rubbished by the Faculty of Advocates.In a submission to Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee, the Faculty states that many within the legal profession had been accused...

The Scottish Sentencing Council has finalized a new guideline for the sentencing and rehabilitation of young people.In recognition of the greater potential for change, the 'Sentencing young persons' guideline will be submitted to High...

Stephen O'Rourke, QC has been named principal crown counsel. He replaces Alex Prentice, QC.The advocate depute team will be led by Mr O'Rourke, who is just below the rank of the solicitor general and...

As a professor of law, one of Scotland's judges joined the University of Strathclyde’s Law School.Lady Wolffe is Sarah P L Wolffe (QC), who has been a judge at the Outer House of the...

Shared Parenting Scotland's annual report has revealed the pressure of the pandemic on parents and children after separation.Nearly 1,000 people approached the charity for information, advice, and help during the first year of Covid lockdown. This...

Justice Secretary Keith Brown stated that any abuse directed at bar and retail staff asking customers to follow the law and cover their faces will not be tolerated.It is still a legal requirement that...

Glasgow-headquartered intellectual property companyMurgitroydIt has increased its Irish base through the acquisition of a European patent and trademark attorney firmHanna Moore + Curley(HMC).HMC, a Dublin-based company that specialises in intellectual property protection in a...

Aberdeen businessmanJoseph BowieHas been named chief operating officerEsson & AberdeinThe legal start-up, launching earlier in the year byJoni EssonAndRob Aberdein.His mentor, Mr. Aberdein Considine has been a 10 year veteran of asset and debt...

The UK is expected to leave the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a move that will have implications for data transfers between the UK, EU and post-Brexit.Oliver Dowden, Digital SecretaryYesterday, we announced our plans...

At the same time, two partnersHarper MacleodThe accreditation of construction law specialists has been granted to them byLaw Society of Scotland.Euan PirieHead of the firm’s infrastructure and projects department,Michael ConroyThe leaders in construction have...

Chris HorsleyExamines the options available to contracting authorities to reduce current market pressures on resource resources.Construction material supplies are in constant decline. This has been the headline story of the sector.On 28 July 2021,...

PS38 million will be shared by more than 120 projects in Scotland to help victims of gender-based violence. The focus will also be on prevention.Delivering Equally Safe Fund provides more than PS28m in funding...

According to a new survey, rehabilitation should be the main purpose of sentencing young Scotsmen.Participants also believed that sentences should try to correct the victim's harm.TheReportFrom theUniversity of the West of ScotlandThe following is...

TheThe Scottish Law Agents SocietyThe 'not proven verdict' was supported by the government, who argued that it is not substantiated.Andrew StevensonSLAS secretary, Jeremy Sullivan, stated that the council of the organization supports the retention...

Despite opposition from the legal profession, the spectre of weekend courts has returned.Authorities have ignored the pleas of lawyers, and courts will sit at the COP26 summit in order to absorb the anticipated surge...

Because it is only for heterosexual couples, a man who has been convicted of assaulting his non-binary spouse cannot enroll in a domestic abuse rehabilitation program.Caledonian was created in 2009 to address domestic abuse....

Solicitor GeneralRuth Charteris, QCapologized for any delays in investigating suicide in custodyKatie AllanHer family has said that she is.Yesterday, Ms. Charteris was able to meet the family of Ms Allan at Glasgow.In June 2018,...

After an 'incredible twelve months', Afirm based in Stratford-upon-Avon embarked upon its largest ever recruitment drive. This comes as more national companies defy the Covid downturn.Lodders has regional offices in Birmingham, Cheltenham and Henley-in-Arden....

TheQueenDocuments show that lawyers lobbying Scottish ministers for a bill to exempt her private land in an initiative to reduce carbon emissions.This exemption means that only the Queen of Scotland is exempted from the...

Government of the UKPeers warn that plans to deal with 'legally but harmful' online content would compromise freedom of speech and be ineffective.Instead, existing laws must be properly enforced and any serious harms that...

TheGovernment of the UKThey will weaken devolution if they create freeports in Scotland or Wales without reaching an agreement with the devolved governments, according Scottish and Welsh ministers.Devolved governments stated that they are committed...

TheCompetition and Markets AuthorityThe CMA has issued fines of more than PS260 million to those who have violated competition law in relation to the supply and distribution of hydrocortisone tablets.CMA investigated the conduct of...

According to The Times, workers are being pressured to settle their employment claims rather than waiting for the court to hear them. The tribunal system is reportedly struggling to handle the increased volume of business.Some...

Cairn EnergyIn an attempt to make India pay $1.7 billion, a tribunal in The Hague claimed that they had seized Parisian state-owned property in India.Financial TimesReportsThe first successful application was made in France. The...

JUSTICEHe has made recommendations to reform the UK's benefits system.The new report contains 44 recommendations to improve the administrative and procedural aspects the benefits system.It takes into account all aspects of decision-making from the...

Under new laws, boiling lobsters alive is a crimeGovernment of the UKPlans that will recognize crustaceans as sentient beings and give them the ability to feel pain.According to The Times, ministers are expected support...

A proposed bill that would allow terminally ill to request assisted suicide has been met with concern by 200 medical professionals.A letter was signed by health care professionals representing different specialties to the Health...

Jennifer SkeochThis article examines indirect sex discrimination in light of the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision Hughes v Progressive Support Limited.We have heard much about the devastating effects of the pandemic over the past...

After Holyrood approved the expiration of the Scottish Coronavirus Acts, any measures no longer needed to support the public health response will be taken out.After three days of careful scrutiny, the Coronavirus Extension and Expiry...

Experts in legal law have agreed to a definition for the crime of "ecocide", which they hope will be adopted.International Criminal Court(ICC)According to the draft law, the offense is defined as "unlawful and wanton...

"I believe it's incumbent upon me to ensure that the rule of law itself cannot be misused to, in effect, weaponise the courts against governmental conclusion," he said.He characterised the UK administration's schedule as...

The handling of rape cases by police and prosecutors will be scored for the first time under new strategies to elevate the amount of rape cases reaching court.Ministers need the amount of suspects being...

Heartiest congratulations to friend of the Gazette Jeffrey Gordon, who this year celebrates a vanishingly rare feat -- 70 years in the profession. Gordon served five decades of articles --'for that my father, by...

Robert Buckland QC MP maintaining a journal of his time in government? Appearing before the Lords constitution committee , the lord chancellor was asked if he keeps an'oath book' recording the times he is...

The entire amount of charges reported on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) comprising a minumum of one part of hate crime climbed to 5,525 at 2020-21, four percent over 2019-20, new...