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On 21 April, Women in Law Scotland (WiLS) had its formal launch at the Law Society for Scotland, which was kindly sponsored by Scott & Co. The network aims to promote gender equality in the legal workplace through networking, sharing best practice and providing access to positive female role mod

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A US judge has resigned after investigators found thousands of photos of naked male defendants on his computer. Joesph Boeckmann, 69, from Arkansas is alleged to have exchanged sexual favours for more lenient sentences.

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Her Majesty the Queen has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice on the recommendation of the First Minister, including outgoing Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland QC (pictured). In addition, Sheriff John Beckett QC, Ailsa Carmichael QC, Alistair Clark QC, and Andrew Stewart QC will sit

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Derek Stroud Brodies LLP has expanded its corporate & commercial team with the appointment of new partner Derek Stroud, who has 25 years’ experience in corporate advisory work, M&A transactions and private equity deals. His appointment coincides with the promotion of two lawyers to partner

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The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has set up a new working group to take forward legislative changes to inquiries into fatal accidents and sudden deaths. Nominations were sought for membership appointments and considered by the Lord President. The working group comprises:

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At the High Court in Edinburgh yesterday, Lady Rae sentenced Gary Stevenson to life imprisonment with a punishment part of 17 years after he pleaded guilty to the murder of Katy Rourke at their shared flat in Govan. Mr Stevenson murdered Miss Rourke after she refused to have sex with him. He struck

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