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An American law graduate has offered his diploma for sale on Craigslist in an effort to recoup the massive $210,000 cost of going to university. The unnamed student wrote in his ad: “I'm selling my Juris Doctor because I don't use it and I'm trying to work my way out of debt slavery.
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Dr. Julie Nixon Dr. Julie Nixon, solicitor at MBM Commercial writes about recent changes to UK consumer law.
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Over the summer, Westwater Advocates welcomed 5 members to the stable. This event showcases our new talent - 4 new members who joined after devilling and former member Mark Lazarowicz, who re-joins the stable following a successful Parliamentary career.
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Former First Minister Alex Salmond MP will deliver the inaugural Thomas Muir lecture tonight as part of a series of events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the pioneering Scottish advocate who was transported to Australia for the advocacy of democratic rights. The Thomas Muir Memorial Lecture
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Kathleen Gaughan Kathleen Gaughan has recently joined Lindsays' dispute resolution & litigation (DRL) team in Edinburgh as a trainee solicitor.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Dozens of lawyers in China have been detained by police in the past few days in what appears to be a coordinated operation.
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Winston Peters MP Internet trolling in New Zealand could result in jail following the introduction of a new law.
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Professor Alan Miller Scotland’s national human rights institution has this week reported its long-standing concerns about unlawful police stop and search practices to the United Nations.
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Kavita Chetty, SHRC The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has teamed up with the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) and NHS Health Scotland to launch a series of short films about human rights.
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Prosecutors in the sheriff and justice of the peace courts are to be given iPads after a £310,000 pilot scheme. The scheme was trialled in Falkirk, Perth and Lerwick sheriff courts beginning in February 2013 – with the intention of rolling it out across Scotland that year.
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In response to yesterday's Queen's Speech, the Law Society of Scotland has outlined its view on a number of issues including the UK's membership of the European Union and the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act. The Law Society said it is not taking a position, either in favour or against a refe
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Visitors planning a trip to see the highest court in the land this summer will now be able to see one of the final reissues of Magna Carta, in a rare opportunity to view one of the original manuscripts for free.
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Proposed laws in California would see all actors and actresses in adult entertainment films required to wear goggles during shooting in an attempt to reduce the spread of STDs in the industry. The draft law calls for condoms as well as other barriers, including eyewear, to be used in all scenes.
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Sir Stephen Sedley, former Judge in the Court of Appeal for England and Wales is to deliver Edinburgh Law School’s annual Ruth Adler Lecture next week on the subject of human rights. Sir Stephen's topic — Human Rights and the Whirligig of Time — is particularly timely. The event is free to att
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