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The legal world was deeply saddened to learn that Sheriff Gerard Considine had passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 15 April 2024, at the age of 57 following a lengthy battle with illness which he faced with courage, dignity and always with his customary humour. He will be hug

Brodies LLP has advised VINCI Airports on the acquisition of the majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport Limited – the company that owns Edinburgh Airport – for £1.27 billion. VINCI Airports – a global private airports operator and subsidiary of VINCI Concessions – w

The Scotsman has published a full obituary for Martin Bell, Scotch Whisky Association deputy director of trade, who has passed away after a brief illness. "Martin was the son of Patricia and the late Isdale Bell, and brother of Penelope. After starting working life as a solicitor in private pra

25 April 2024 from 5.30pm The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is hosting a special event showcasing the artistic talents of lawyers in the city.

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 at all school grades from kindergarten onwards, USA Today r

Jones Whyte are hosting a free Debt Recovery and Enforcement Clinic on 26th of April, where they will provide guidance to you or your business regarding the recovery of outstanding debts through legal means. They have an experienced team on hand to offer insights into creating a strategic approach t

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, as this falls in line with my own approach to busines

The Scottish Parliament's Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and Social Justice and Social Security Committee have today jointly launched a new public consultation on the Scottish government’s Housing (Scotland) Bill. The bill contains six main parts, addressing areas such as ren

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. The 53-year-old pedestrian died after he was fatally struck by a tram in the Saughton area of Edinburgh on 11 September 2018 while making his way home f

Personal bar cannot give a tenant a right to compensation for improvements to the landlord’s property. The Scottish Land Court has issued a judgment to this effect. The case was a farmer’s application for the court to approve works undertaken to an agricultural holding, so that on the ev

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. UN demands end to Israeli forces’ support of settler attacks on West Bank Palestinians

A new report commissioned by the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) considers how the support for criminalising ecocide could translate into a workable domestic offence in Scotland. The report cautions that without sufficient investment in environmental enforcement agencies and existing

A major conference will be held later this year to honour pioneering female solicitor Ethel Houston. 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of Ethel becoming the first female partner at a Scottish law firm, when she was appointed by Balfour and Manson in 1949.

CMS is hosting a free-to-attend event highlighting the growing risk of class action lawsuits facing Scotland’s food and drink (F&D) industry. The online session will focus on the threat of class action proceedings, which were introduced in Scotland in 2020, and how they specifically impact

Scottish businesses have delivered their top priorities for any future UK government, according to the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) report. The survey of around 400 firms from across the economy found that “delivering long-term economic growth” was top of the