Law Society withdraws from legal aid talks with Scottish government
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The Law Society of Scotland is to withdraw from discussions on the creation of a review mechanism for legal aid fees, stating it had "lost confidence" in the Scottish government project following a lack of progress in two ..read more
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And finally… in plane sight
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A large piece of a plane which dramatically fell off mid-flight turned up in the back garden of a lawyer suing the plane's manufacturer over unrelated safety issues. New York attorney Jake Bissell-Linsk, whose firm is suing Boeing ..read more
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Edinburgh Law School’s Gavin Sullivan appointed to major anti-terrorism body
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Dr Gavin Sullivan, reader in international human rights law at Edinburgh Law School and UKRI future leaders fellow, has been appointed to the Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) for a ..read more
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Aberdeen law firms merge under Burnett & Reid banner
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Three law firms in Aberdeen announce their merger today. Burnett & Reid LLP, Gavin Bain & Company and Taggart Meil Mathers are to become one firm this year ..read more
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New leadership and partners at Brodies
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Brodies LLP has announced the appointment of four new partners in its latest round of internal promotions and strategic appointments. Edinburgh-based rural business and natural capital lawyer Scott Logan steps up to partner, as do renewables specialist Claire ..read more
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And finally… red flag
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Five-year-olds will be taught about "the evils of communism" under a new law enacted in Florida. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis appeared with a sign reading "ANTI-COMMUNIST EDUCATION" as he signed the bill requiring the topic to be taught ..read more
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Aberdeen law students beat international rivals to win Brown Mosten ICCC
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University of Aberdeen diploma students Ailsa Gardyne and Callum Leeson have beaten off international teams to win a prestigious legal competition in Poland. The pair were victorious in the national round of the Scottish Client Consultation Competition in ..read more
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Coulters welcomes Aidan Tuohy as partner
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Aidan Tuohy has joined Coulters as a partner. He said: “Coulters stood out to me as a premium brand within the Edinburgh and East Lothian property market. I admire the company’s commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for clients ..read more
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And finally… water you doing
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A man who allegedly rubbed his bare buttocks on a public water fountain has been charged with property damage. Police found an incriminating photo after arresting the 56-year-old Tokyo man in connection with a separate incident of public ..read more
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Elisa Morgera becomes UN special rapporteur
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Strathclyde University's Professor Elisa Morgera has been appointed as a UN special rapporteur on climate change and human rights. She will work closely with UN member states on climate change's impact on people’s human rights ..read more
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