‘Young and Gifted barrister’ Katie Dawson Goes away
Friends and coworkers of Katie Dawson BL have paid tribute to the"youthful and gifted barrister" later she passed away yesterday.The King's Inns tweeted:"RIP into our brave and much adored alumna, Katie Dawson BL. Everybody...
First Person: Fighting human trafficking in Malawi
He trains officials during Malawi to prevent and fight this crime: this year , despite COVID-19 limitations, his work has resulted in the rescue of around three hundred human trafficking victims and 31 arrests.I...
Profits at Clyde & Co up 7 percent to PS153.5m
Clyde & Co'sGlobal turnover grew to almost PS640m in 2020/21 while profits rose seven percent to PS153.5m.The average profit per equity partner increased by 7.5%, from PS665,000 up to PS715,000.Clyde & Co. CEOMatthew KelsallSubmittedThe...
Police officers alone to verify the public
Police Scotland has introduced a verification process for officers to ensure that all members of the public are reassured about their safety and to verify whether they are speaking to a real officer.This is...
Legal reform is needed to protect crofting land against a ‘out-of-control’ market
The Scottish Crofting Federation has warned that the traditional way of life of Scotland's crofters is "almost certain to disappear" unless action is taken to control an "out-of-control" land market.After a sale of former croft land...
Lady Gaga Confirms There Is $500,000 Reward for Return Her’Beloved’ Missing Dogs
Singer Lady Gaga published an announcement on Friday offering a $500,000 reward for the return of both lost puppies Koji and Gustav.https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/1365416643153727488"My dogs Koji and Gustav were shot in Hollywood two nights past," Gaga...
Stephen McGowan is the Lawyer of The Month
Stephen McGowan admits that licensing law can be "extremely hard to comprehend". Stephen McGowan speaks as an expert. He is the head of licensing (Scotland), at TLT, and also the author of three books...
Thomas Mitchell: Blameworthiness
Thomas Mitchell details a personal injury case exemplifying that accountability frequently comes in shades of grey.As a personal injury lawyer, specialising in representing individuals injured in road traffic crashes, I read with interest the...
The Role Of Litigation Support In Legal Cases
Litigation support has become an incredibly valuable tool in the legal world, with its impact on the outcome of legal cases being recognized as essential. The use of litigation support can provide crucial assistance...
Predicting Future Supreme Court Decisions in 2025
**Predicting Future Supreme Court Decisions in 2025**The U.S. Supreme Court is gearing up for a tumultuous year ahead, with a myriad of legal challenges and controversial cases on the docket. As we look forward...
The Ideal partner: how age Influences what People find attractive
Young guys look to get an attractive spouse and young girls emphasise character but as we age, everybody agrees physical traits are overratedThe features which bring people to an perfect partner differ between women...
Davina Saint appointed chair of Company to Arts
Corporate banking lawyer Davina Saint was appointed as chair of their Business to Arts charity.A senior level banking executive and qualified solicitor, Ms Saint formerly served as leader of division for BNP Paribas Securities...
Foley Weekly Automotive Report
Foley & Lardner's Weekly Automotive Report helps automotive providers inform their complex legal and operational decisions on marketplace trends and regulatory issues, OEs and suppliers, connected/autonomous automobiles and mobility services, electrical vehicles and low...
Challenging California’s Deepfakes Law: X’s Legal Battle
X Corp, owned by Elon Musk, is challenging California's new law that requires online platforms to remove or label campaign-related deepfakes before and after an election. Musk argues that this law violates the constitutional...
Understanding the Impact of Meta DIG on Nvidia: Implications and Analysis
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent dismissal of the certiorari petition in Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank, also known as the "Meta" case, has brought attention to the ongoing Nvidia v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB...
Richard Grogan: Appeals to the Labour Court
There are very strict time limits in the Workplace Relations Act 2015. This 42 days runs from the date of this conclusion. Under section 44(4), the Labour Court will give an extension of time...
Conservatives Embrace ‘Common-Good Constitutionalism’ for Strong Rule
Conservatives Embrace 'Common-Good Constitutionalism' for Strong RuleIn the realm of legal theory, a new wave is emerging among conservatives, shifting away from the traditional principles of originalism. This evolution is spearheaded by Adrian Vermeule,...
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC sanctioned by China
Scottish attorney and peer reviewed Baroness Helena Kennedy QC is one of nine UK taxpayers who were sanctioned by China in a row over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.They all are currently banned...
John Durham Resigns as U.S. Attorney, But His Analysis of This Russia Investigation Will...
Durham, appointed as Special Counsel from then-Attorney General Bill Barrfourteen days prior to Election Day, will continue his analysis of the roots of their Russia probe.https://twitter.com/rossgarber/status/1365409003325562881"My career was as satisfying as I could have...
Reno homicide suspect Detained near Nevada-Oregon Boundary
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Authorities in northern Nevada state a defendant in a Reno homicide has been taken into custody within 200 miles (322 km ) away following a chase between officers from several...
McArthur presses FM over Dividing Lord Advocate role
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have pushed the First Minister within the proposed breaking of the Lord Advocate's role.Justice spokesperson Liam McArthur also said removing the government of fatal accident inquiries in your Crown Office...
Property Standardisation Group celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The 20th anniversary of a group formed by four Scottish law firms, to help clients and lawyers in creating standardised templates to simplify the process of buying, selling, and leasing property in Scotland.TheProperty GroupThe...
Tunisian women’s rights and LGBT activist released from jail
A Tunisian appeals court introduced activist Rania Amdouni from prison on Wednesday. Amdouni was charged with"insulting police and misuse of morals," which ignited concerns from human rights groups over suppression of free speech.She's faced...
SLCC not Needed to Find complainer’s Remarks on Attorney’s file notes
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission isn't required to determine if the conditions of a lawyer's document notes are agreed by means of a complainer before reaching a determination on the admissibility of a complaint,...
Shared Parenting Scotland’s new edition of the child welfare report guide
Scotland's Shared ParentingA revised and updated guide for child welfare reports and child welfare journalists has been published.If separated parents are unable to agree on time arrangements with their children, they could end up...
Affirm Faces Data Breach Class Action After Cyberattack: What You Need to Know
Affirm, a popular fintech software platform known for its buy-now-pay-later and consumer credit services, is currently facing a major class action lawsuit following a cyberattack on its banking partner, Evolve Bank & Trust. This...
Reed Smith to Open Atlanta Office with 37 Lawyers
Reed Smith Expands Presence with Atlanta OfficeIn a strategic move that has caught the attention of legal professionals and clients alike, Reed Smith has recently announced the opening of an Atlanta office, solidifying its...
Consultation initiated on regulation of legal service
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...
Holocaust victims Inquire Supreme Court for Aid reclaiming Property and Art
Australian governments have resistance in U.S. courts with a couple of exceptions.The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with whether to permit a set of Holocaust victims and their descendants to sue Germany and...
Judge Anthony Collins nominated for appointment as CJEU Advocate-General
Judge Anthony Collins Was nominated for appointment as an Advocate-General of their Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).The government's conclusion in April to nominate Advocate-General Gerard Hogan for appointment into the Supreme...
Colin Miller: CMA cracksdown on violations of competition law
Colin Miller discusses recent crackdowns on pharma companies that have violated competition law.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has issued record fines to a number pharma companies who have broken competition...
Incorporation of UNCRC to Scots law imminent
The point three debate on a bill to include the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) right into Scots law will occur now.If passed, the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill will imply...
Parliament Days Place to Journey across Scotland
The following collection of"Parliament Days" have been declared, together with three more places around Scotland set to sponsor the Scottish Parliament within the coming months.Parliament Days goal to take the Parliament from Edinburgh and...
Supreme Court: Convicted IRA member’s claim of unconstitutional detention dismissed
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a convicted IRA member who claimed that his detention by gardaí was unconstitutional.The applicant, Mr Kevin Braney, had been arrested and arrested by gardaí on...
Lesley Larg becomes first female managing partner of Thorntons
Lesley Larg has been the first female managing partner of Thorntons.Ms Larg, an IP specialist, takes over from Craig Nicol, who served as managing partner for 10 years, six of which were as joint...
California Likely Destination for Depo-Provera MDL Lawsuit
A recent motion presented to the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has suggested that more than 20 lawsuits concerning Depo-Provera should be consolidated in the Northern District of California. These lawsuits involve various...
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Euan Murray as partner
Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Euan Murray as a partner in its construction and infrastructure team. He brings to the firm and its customers 16 years' experience advising on the feasibility, construction and performance...
Nepal women’s rights activists protest proposed law Restricting foreign travel
Countless women's rights activists and their assistants whined in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Friday to call for an end to violence and discrimination against girls and the scrapping of a proposed law that would...
Virtual AGMs to be Let until end of year
The expansion of this"interim period" under the Act guarantees 240,000 businesses and 950 industrial and provident societies in Ireland can maintain their AGMs and lenders meetings virtually.Additionally, it makes provision in regard to company...
Addressing the Growing Presence of Illegal Alien Gangs in Schools
Illegal alien gangs are becoming a growing concern in our schools, raising questions about safety and security for students and staff. The presence of these gangs is not only a local issue but also...
Adelyn Wilson promoted as professor at the School of Law
Adelyn WilsonHas been promoted to the position of professorAberdeen University.Her research interests include early-modern Scottish law history, public law and the law of abortions in the UK. She is co-director of Centre for Scots Law...
Tom Stocker: New sanctions Program proves its Value
The UK has enforced its original asset freezes and travel bans below a new sanctions regime aimed at individuals and entities suspected of corruption and bribery abroad, writes Tom Stocker.The first collection of those...
The DOJ is Continuing to Target PPP Recipients for Fraud
All these analyses have varied widely in both the extent and the specific allegations targeted. The DOJ has pursued charges against big businesses that obtained multi-million-dollar PPP loans, also it has pursued charges against...
North Dakota Senate Passes Bill to Reduce Future Presidential Vote Counts By Public View...
The North Dakota Senate this week passed a bill that intends to prevent election officials from revealing how many real votes have been cast for each candidate in forthcoming presidential elections. The overall tallies...
Miller Samuel Hill Brown Promotion Double
Miller Samuel Hill BrownTwo of its lawyers were promoted from associate to senior associate.Eilidh McGuireThe licensing department's specialized in all aspects of gaming, liquor and civic licensing. She has extensive experience in off-sales, remote alcohol...
2 charged in teen’s death; body Discovered in snowbank
SEATTLE (AP) -- Authorities were called to the parking lot of an apartment complex at North Seattle on Feb. 19, in which they found that the body of an Island County man buried in...
Brandon Malone calls the English bar
Brandon MaloneHas been called to the bars of England and WalesInner Temple.As a solicitor advocate, Mr Malone will continue to handle disputes in the Scottish courts. He will also continue to act as an...
Volkswagen Golf 7.5 – Interior Design, Comfort, and Luxury Features
When the facelifted Volkswagen Golf 7, better known as the Golf 7.5, was introduced, Volkswagen proved that even in the compact hatchback class, refinement and luxury could match larger premium vehicles. The Golf 7.5...
US Executive Branch Update — March 22, 2021
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the previous day's press releases.POTUS' Program *9:50 a.m. EDT -- The President and The Vice President receive the President's...
5 Things You Need to know about ICAO, the UN aviation agency
1) ICAO was put up at the dawn of international civil aviation
The Second World War has been a period of rapid developments in aircraft technology. Towards the end of the conflict, in 1944, in...



















































