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In what is being heralded as a "huge victory", advocates for 1,300 Kenyan tea plantation workers have triumphed in their multi-million-pound negligence claim against Scottish firm James Finlay. The Aberdeen-based company, supplying giants like Tesco and Sainsbury's, denied accusations of "unsafe" wo

Axiom Ince Limited has acquired Plexus Legal LLP and Plexus North LLP (Plexus) out of administration for an undisclosed sum. Plexus North operates from one office in Edinburgh and is regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.

Norma Dawson, professor of law emeritus at Queen’s University Belfast, was awarded the honorary degree of LLD by the University of Edinburgh during the Law School graduation ceremony yesterday. A distinguished scholar, she is best known for her work on property law, trademarks, and legal histo

The Inner House of the Court of Session has issued an important decision in the appeal of Glasgow City council v X. It relates to the duty on local authorities to provide accommodation for homeless persons – that the duty to provide temporary accommodation is less onerous than the duty to prov

At least 40 lawyers from DWF are anticipating payouts exceeding £1 million each as the company considers transitioning to private ownership. The London-listed firm is in talks with Inflexion Private Equity about a proposed sale valued around £342m. The potential deal could lead to substa

A PhD student at Edinburgh University who was excluded from study after his first-year progression review has successfully petitioned for a judicial review of the university’s Student Appeal Committee’s decision to reject his appeal against exclusion. Chase Shaffar-Roggeveen, who enrolle

Ripper and Co, a bar in Portsmouth inspired by murderers including Jack the Ripper, has sparked controversy and complaints. The venue, due to open later this month, has been criticised for making light of the Ripper's infamous 1888 murders.

A US property developer is building houses solely for what he calls "patriotic Americans", with the stipulation that the Stars and Stripes flag must always be displayed. The estate, known as 1,776 Gastonia, will feature 43 homes exclusively available to individuals aged 55 and above. The starting pr

A Glasgow health board has been fined £235,000 after a patient took his own life while in its care. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde pled guilty to a breach of health and safety regulations committed between 1 January 2020 and 23 March 2020.

A law firm in Glasgow’s Southside is expanding as it acquires a long-established practice in the city. MacDonald Lynch, based in Mount Florida, has announced the acquisition of Archer Coyle, a family firm of solicitors located in the Muirend area of the city.

Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal has promoted four solicitors. Sinead Machin has been promoted to senior associate in the firm, while Siobhan Brown, Scott Stevenson and Linzi McQuade have all been promoted to senior solicitor.

The Crown Office is progressing with a drive to adopt solar power across its Scottish offices, aimed at reducing both its carbon emissions and public expenditure. Solar panels have been affixed to offices in Falkirk, Hamilton, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Elgin, and to the Crown Office in Edinburgh.

A reclaiming motion by three operators of tied pubs challenging a Lord Ordinary’s determination that the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021 was within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament has been refused by the Inner House of the Court of Session. Greene King Ltd, Hawthorn Leisure

A legal ethics committee in Washington DC has recommended the revocation of Rudy Giuliani's law licence, following his involvement in an unsuccessful lawsuit contesting the 2020 election results on behalf of then-president Donald Trump. The move places Mr Giuliani at risk of disbarment in the capita

Decriminalisation of all drugs for "personal supply" is one of a number of polices which the Scottish government is calling on the UK government to implement in a new paper on drug law reform. The move would allow people found in possession of drugs to be treated and supported rather than criminalis