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The number of commercial property rent disputes between landlords and occupiers rose for the first time since 2016 as more cases had to be referred a third-party for resolution, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The commercial property consultancy obtained figures from the Royal Instituti
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It is rather sad that the manuscript for this book was completed by its author, Maurice Watkins, a solicitor to and director of Manchester United, shortly before his death in 2021. His relatives and others have assisted with the work to ensure publication. Commendably, profits from the book go towar
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Gilson Gray Financial Management (GGFM) has promoted Emma Bradbury to chief operating officer. Ms Bradbury has been with the firm since it was first set up 10 years ago and has held several roles during that time supporting its expansion, including her most recent position as operations director. As
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A collaboration between the University of Dundee and Thorntons has secured £1.1 million in funding for a first-of-its-kind legal technology project. The Levelling Up award was made by Jacob Young MP on a visit to the university last Thursday. It will be used to facilitate a dedicated space in
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US law firm Quinn Emanuel has raised NQ salaries to £180,000 as the war for talent in London continues. The new sum marks an increase of £30,000 as the firm seeks to tempt lawyers from its Magic Circle rivals.
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The Law Society of Scotland has increased its recommended minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors, in recognition of persistent inflation and cost-of-living pressures. From 1 June 2024, the recommended minimum pay for trainee solicitors in Scotland will be:
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Angela Constance will keep her post as justice secretary following a cabinet reshuffle under the new first minister, John Swinney. Siobhian Brown is also retaining her role as the junior minister with responsibility for victims and community safety.
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The climate action plan devised by the UK government is unlawful, the English High Court has ruled. There is not enough evidence of policies in place that would actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the court said.
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Neil Macdonald takes a look at plans to introduce an offence of ecocide into Scots law. In November 2023, Monica Lennon MSP launched the public consultation on her proposed member’s bill to introduce ecocide law in Scotland. Although Scotland does have legislation intended to protect the natur
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Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK), an intellectual property firm, has promoted Michael Ford to partner with effect from 1 May 2024. Based in the firm’s Glasgow office, Mr Ford is a dual-qualified UK and European patent attorney who primarily works with clients in the chemistry and life sciences sec
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The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has laid its budget for 2024-25 in Parliament after the board approved its draft budget unchanged following a statutory consultation. Commenting on the budget, SLCC chair Jane Malcolm said: “Our thanks go to those who took time to respond to our
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MSPs have backed stage three of the Children (Care and Justice) Bill, enshrining in law "age-appropriate care and justice for vulnerable young people" across the country. As part of wider work to embed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in law and to Keep the "Promise",
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The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published its strategic plan for 2024-2028. The plan, which has been laid before the Scottish Parliament, identifies its priorities for the next four years and explains what the commission will do to promote and protect human rights in Scotland. The plan
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Alison Marshall, a solicitor based in Dunfermline and a partner at Wright, Johnson & Mackenzie (WJM), has attained the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) qualification from the Chartered Institute of Taxation. She said: “This has been one of the most challenging processes in my career to date, an
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A politician's campaign team called police after receiving what they thought was a threatening letter, but was in fact marketing for a horror film. Amanda Taylor, a Democratic candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, described receiving an envelope containing a creepy child-like drawing
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