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A unique collaboration between an investigative journalist and a criminal KC has been nominated for an award. The Inside Murder Trial: A Deadly Affair podcast has been nominated in the 'best serialised podcast' category at Crimecon UK's True Crime Awards.
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McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM) Solicitors, headquartered in Glasgow, has announced three promotions and the appointment of a new senior accredited paralegal. Laura McKenna, currently head of employment law, is now a director while Colm Kerr, who specialises in corporate law, is now senior assoc
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The UK government has initiated a public consultation to develop a new tax mechanism aimed at providing a predictable fiscal response to future oil and gas price shocks, writes Jake Landman. The consultation is part of the government’s broader strategy regarding the future of the North Sea. It
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Lynn Clark has joined McKee Campbell Morrison’s litigation and insolvency team as a paralegal. MCM’s head of dispute resolution, Alan McKee, said: "We are delighted to welcome Lynn to the team. Lynn brings with her a wealth of relevant experience in our areas of practice and will b
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A recent Court of Appeal decision (EE Limited v Virgin Mobile Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 20) relating to exclusions of liability is a useful reminder to contracts lawyers of the significance of these clauses, writes Liam McMonagle. The case involved a contact dispute. In 2013, EE agreed to supply 2G, 3
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Lord Carloway is to reflect on his tenure as Scotland's most senior judge in an upcoming lecture. Lord Carloway was appointed as lord justice clerk in 2012, and lord president and lord justice general in 2015, holding the position until his retirement this year.
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Drummond Miller has announced the appointment of four new team members to its residential conveyancing division. Military veteran and former rugby player Wilson Browne, who is returning to the firm, and Jean McAlpine have both joined as partners – bringing decades of combined experience in res
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Judge Iwasawa Yuji of Japan has been elected as president of the International Court of Justice. His appointment follows Judge Nawaf Salam’s resignation from the presidency on 14 January 2025.
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Kennedys has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Scotland with an event at the Citation, Glasgow for clients, staff and friends. Rory Jackson, managing partner of Kennedys in Scotland said: “We have been on quite a journey since we opened our doors in 2015. Today, Kennedys in Scotland is one of
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Two metal detectorists have unearthed a hoard of 15th century coins in the Scottish Borders. Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered 30 gold and silver coins in close proximity dating to the 15th Century in the Cappercleuch area of the Borders.
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The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to 11 new solicitor advocates at a ceremony held at the Court of Session. In the first ceremony of its kind in 2025, Law Society president Susan Murray invited Lady Haldane to administer the Declaration of Allegiance to the solicito
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Lord Pentland was sworn in as lord president and lord justice general at the Court of Session yesterday. He said: “The solemn oaths I have just taken on my appointment as lord president of the Court of Session enshrine the fundamental values underpinning the judiciary: independence, impartiali
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John Sturrock KC explains how Scotland's outgoing senior judges were instrumental in the creation of the Faculty’s training programme three decades ago. This week marks the retirement of Scotland’s two most senior judges, Lord Carloway, the Lord President, and Lady Dorrian, the Lord Just
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Clyde & Co brought together 240 people for their annual Burns Night celebration at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London last Thursday. The event, which started in 2001 with just 15 guests, was a vibrant tribute to the life and works of Robert Burns, where guests enjoyed an evening filled w
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Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has announced a number of promotions. Gillian Smith becomes a senior associate within the private client department, Cameron Milne is elevated to the role of senior solicitor within the commercial department, and Jackie Cocker has been appointed as senior property adv
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