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Dr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India, will deliver a public lecture at Edinburgh Law School next month. The free event on Thursday 1 June, 5.15pm will focus on "Global Change and the Legal Profession, Past and Future: Perspectives from India".
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The Law Society of Scotland has signed up to an international declaration on protecting the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession. The move follows the organisation’s warnings about new proposals to reform regulation of legal services, which could see unprecedented direct inte
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CMS is staging a half day conference later this month focused on managing opportunities and risks around energy transition.
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A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Faced with jail for defending Kremlin opponents, Russian lawyers are leaving | The Wall Street Journal
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Jamie Kerr and Alex McLean provide some practical information on how the construction sector can benefit from the expansion of the Shortage Occupation List. In an attempt to address skills and labour shortages in the construction sector, a new report has recommended a number of changes to the UK vis
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The Competition and Markets Authority has welcomed legislation intended to enhance its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Unit. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill aims to promote growth in the UK economy by ensurin
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The closing date for those wanting to apply for scholarships for devilling offered through the Faculty of Advocates is Friday 28 April. The scholarships are aimed at easing financial tensions during the training period for the bar for those with the skills and motivation to practice as advocates. In
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Solicitors and law firms are being invited to attend a demonstration of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s new Civil Online platform. The new portal has been developed to include the legislative change required for Act of Sederunt (Simple Procedure Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2022
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Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland will be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of spreading Bovine Tuberculosis (TB). From 18 May, changes to legislation will come into force which will require stricter pre-movement testing of cattle, adding extra precautions for animals comin
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BTO’s fertility law experts have formed an exclusive sponsorship alliance in Scotland with Fertility Network UK. This announcement is hot on the heels of the publication of the Law Commission’s Final Report and draft Surrogacy Bill.
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A trademark dispute between Jack Daniel's and a dog toy branded "Bad Spaniels" has gone to the Supreme Court of the United States. The whiskey distillery claims that its brand is being harmed by the plastic chew toy, which is shaped like one of its distinctive whiskey bottles.
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Applications are now being invited for scholarships offered through the Faculty of Advocates which can help ease financial tensions during the training period for the bar. Those hoping to begin devilling in 2024 should submit their applications by no later than 28 April this year.
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Members of the public have a right to be rude at town hall meetings and can compare town officials to Hitler if they want to, a US court has ruled. Local officials in Southborough, Massachusetts have been left disappointed by a new ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court which struck do
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A fund that helps to tackle inequality and discrimination has supported more than 115,000 people in its first year. The Scottish government’s Equality and Human Rights Fund is providing £21 million in grants over three years to 48 organisations to "further equality" and protect human rig
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Solicitors and legal staff are being invited to attend a demonstration of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s new Civil Online platform. The new portal has been developed to include the legislative change required for Act of Sederunt (Simple Procedure Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 20
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