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A former professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found himself in court after he robbed a Manhattan bank in the service of “art”. Joseph Gibbons, 61, a filmmaker and artist was charged on Friday with robbery after he allegedly stole $1,000 from a bank in Chinatown.

International law firm Kennedys has opened in Scotland with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, giving it a presence in all jurisdictions in the UK and Ireland. The firm has recruited two Scottish solicitors: Frank Gill (pictured) and Rory Jackson.

A man has avoided jail by using his trainers as bail bond in lieu of money. Judge Douglas Stoddart at a district court in Massachusetts accepted the deposit after he offered Jason Duval, who was charged with drug offences, the opportunity to “be creative”.

Edinburgh’s Café Marlayne is full up so we’re in the capital’s branch of The Ivy. I personally loathe and detest chains which elevate mediocrity and present it as a culinary triumph. They suck the life blood out of our communities and I will always favour an independent vali

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow had one of its busiest ever events last week for the visit of Lord Doherty, a justice of the Supreme Court. More than 100 guests packed into the Faculty’s city centre venue to hear a speech from Lord Doherty about the inner workings of the UK’s

Gilson Gray has promoted two senior lawyers to partner, strengthening its real estate and litigation offering. Real estate specialist Gregor Duthie and litigator Stephen Forsyth have both stepped up from legal director to partner.

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has successfully obtained a four-figure settlement for a client in connection with a consumer services dispute. Prior to ALP’s engagement in the matter, the client had contracted with a company to have some roofing and rendering services carried out to their prop

Lindsays has strengthened its private client team with the appointment of Aileen Entwistle. Ms Entwistle has this week joined the firm’s Glasgow office following six years as a partner with Aberdein Considine.

A partner at City law firm RPC has faced criticism after offering paid mentoring sessions to aspiring and junior lawyers at £75 per appointment. Rachel Ford promoted the sessions through her personal TikTok account, where she shares content about life in the legal profession and advice for tho

Lady Carmichael delivered the Aberdeen Law Project's annual lecture on 10 April. This year’s lecture focused on the role of law clinics in both advancing access to justice and legal education, alongside broader reflections on professionalism, the rule of law, and the responsibilities of future

To Edinburgh to meet a recently retired university pal. We choose Fishers in Thistle St, the city centre redoubt of the popular Leith restaurant. A cheery welcome greets us and we’re guided to our seats and wait … and wait. Eventually a waitress appears and takes our wine order. This hu

Lawscot Foundation co-founder Christine McLintock is stepping down after 10 years as inaugural chair, with two experienced trustees to take over the charity’s leadership. Retired solicitor Kay McCorquodale, who has been a Lawscot Foundation trustee since October 2023, will become the foundatio

Scottish solicitor Yousif Ahmed has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Club Hub Awards 2026, the UK's national awards programme recognising excellence in the UK children’s activities sector. Mr Ahmed, who co-founded Renfrewshire-based Tots United in May 2022 while maintaining his legal

Andrew Stevenson comments on navigating capacity assessments and significant delays in registering powers of attorney. Everyone ought to grant a power of attorney. These useful deeds are governed by the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, which requires a solicitor to certify that he ha

Pinsent Masons has appointed financial services litigation specialist Stuart Murdoch as partner. Mr Murdoch joins the team in Edinburgh and will strengthen the firm’s disputes capability for financial institutions, funds and insurers in the UK and internationally.