Criminal defence lawyers in England and Wales have welcomed Lord Chancellor David Gauke's announcement of a one per cent increase in legal aid fees. The announcement followed the end of the UK government's consultation on its earlier proposal to increase spending on the revised Advocates Graduated F
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Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is facing a private prosecution for alleged misconduct in public offence during the EU referendum campaign. Private prosecutor Marcus J Ball revealed today that he has notified Mr Johnson of his intention to bring a case against him.
Police have seized a two-month-old lion cub after stopping a Lamborghini whose driver was snapping selfies with the animal. The 33-year-old man reportedly told officers that it was "just a cat", but he failed to persuade them and was arrested.
Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of commercial property lawyer Andrew Yule as legal director. Mr Yule, who has over 15 years' experience in commercial property, joins the firm following a directorial position at Burness Paull.
A private members' bill to create a new form of protection order in cases of stalking will be brought before the Scottish Parliament by SNP MSP Rona Mackay. The Stalking Protection Bill had initially been proposed by Mairi Gougeon prior to her appointment as a Scottish government minister.
The Faculty of Advocates has named Megan Dewart and Michael Way the first winners of The Mike Jones Excellence in Advocacy Prize. Ms Dewart and Mr Way are among the current group of Devils undertaking the Faculty's renowned training programme, which was established in the 1990s by Mike Jones an
Pinsent Masons has been reappointed as the sole advisor to UK energy company E.ON UK until 2023. It marks the second time that the international law firm, with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has been appointed as as E.ON UK's sole legal advisor under a five year agreement. The 2013 deal
Yesterday’s UKELA conference was hailed a great success by the five law students who attended as delegates sponsored by Westwater Advocates. The students, from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee were offered places following the success of this initiative last year.
The American Bar Association (ABA), which represents over 400,000 attorneys in the United States, has called for an FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. The US Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday heard testimony from Professor Christ
The Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Frank Clarke, and the High Court's designated arbitration judge, Mr Justice David Barniville, are set to launch the New York chapter of Arbitration Ireland next month. The event, designed to highlight the attractiveness of Ireland as a seat for arbitration an
Thursday's vicious and brutal attack on a Glasgow solicitor has sent shock waves through the legal profession in Scotland and there has been no shortage of messages of support and sympathy for a much-respected lawyer. It is unconscionable that anyone should be the victim of a targeted stabbing
Credit: Google Street View A sheriff has taken into account the high rate of drug deaths in Dundee in sentencing a heroin dealer to four years in prison, The Courier reports.
Aamer Anwar A probe into the death of Sheku Bayoh has been described as a “national disgrace” by his family and their solicitor as they launch a £1.8 million civil case against Police Scotland.
Sam Gyimah The UK government has announced plans to crack down "no-platforming" and "safe spaces" on university campuses out of concern that the practices undermine free speech.
Michael Dean Alcoholic drink manufacturers and retailers are being warned that they risk breaching competition rules as they scramble to re-position their brands in the wake of Scotland’s new minimum unit pricing policy.
