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A litigant in person has been criticised by a judge for relying on an AI chatbot that fabricated three legal precedents in a tax dispute. Marc Gunnarsson appealed after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sought to reclaim £12,918 in coronavirus self-employment support payments he had received. Repr
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A group of tartan-clad legal professionals hit the streets to support a children’s charity.
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A German neo-Nazi will begin serving an 18-month sentence in a women’s prison after using new gender recognition laws to register as a woman. Marla-Svenja Liebich, formerly, Sven Liebich, a far-right activist photographed at rallies in Nazi-style uniforms and armbands, was sentenced in July 20
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Sheriff Alastair Carmichael, who uses technology that allows him to continue to work despite having motor neurone disease, has been profiled in a new article by The Daily Mail. "The 15 men and women selected for the jury file into the courtroom to find the bewigged figure on the bench pro
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A Glasgow sheriff has determined that the omission of the legal basis of a former cohabitant’s claim from his initial pleadings in an action for payment of a capital sum from his ex-partner was not fatal to his case and permitted amendment of the claim. Pursuer Thomas Barbour and defender Mari
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Gilson Gray has appointed Claire McNaught as legal director in its Glasgow private client team. She brings extensive experience from senior roles at Blackadders LLP and Fulton’s Solicitors, with expertise spanning wills and trusts, estate administration, and tax and succession planning.
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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is celebrating the success of its first year sponsoring the Nairn Half Marathon.
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As the use of Botox in online hacks and challenges grows, Derek Couper warns people to be sure of exactly what they’re getting into – and the dangers of not doing so While Botox has been increasing in its use for some time among image conscious people who want to look their best, the inf
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Two major airlines are being sued for allegedly misleading customers by offering window seats which don't have windows. Greenbaum Olbrantz LLP has filed proposed class action lawsuits against Delta Air Lines in New York and against United Airlines in California.
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Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar talks about her role as Sheriff Principal of Glasgow & Strathkelvin in a new Instagram reel. She was appointed sheriff principal of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway in April 2020, and was subsequently appointed sheriff principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin i
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A public consultation on reforming Scotland's parole process has been published with the aim of improving the system. Voices in Justice: A Consultation on Parole Reform in Scotland seeks views on some issues raised by victims, specifically on improving transparency and communication of parole proces
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An Edinburgh sheriff has determined that two relatives of a man wanted to face trial in Canada for manslaughter could also be extradited with him after taking the view that their conduct following the crime would have constituted the offence of attempting to defeat the ends of justice in Scotland. B
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