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Dr Eunice Pinn, a marine conservation expert, offers insight into her research on harbour porpoise conservation in an interview with Aberdeen University's School of Law. Her journey, which includes an LLM by research from the university highlights the complexities of balancing scientific and legal a

Professor Frankie McCarthy has been re-appointed as a commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission for three years. A professor of private law at the University of Glasgow, she has been in post first as a lecturer, then a senior lecturer, since 2007.

Ian Mitchell, a partner in the corporate law team at Lindsays, advised on a recent deal which saw Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning acquired by AAB Wealth. It is the latest in a series of deals across the sector which has seen smaller firms become part of larger groups, with Lindsays law

A shop owner has been arrested and charged for giving his employees a raise. Myanmar's military regime accused Pyae Phoo Zaw, one of at least 10 arrested business owners, of inciting public unrest after news of his decision was widely shared on social media, The New York Times reports.

Dentons has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation across its UK, Ireland and Middle East offices in recognition of its work to create a supportive environment for those experiencing menopause in the workplace. The accreditation has been established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace &ndash

Proposals to ensure that every school pupil in local authority or grant-aided schools can attend a course of residential outdoor education are to be scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee. If passed, the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (

Rudy Giuliani, former federal prosecutor, New York City mayor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, has been disbarred in the state after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Mr Trump's 2020 election loss. The decision, handed down by a New York Appeals Court in Manhattan, states tha

Deputy chief constable Bex Smith has been appointed as the Scottish Sentencing Council’s new constable member. DCC Smith brings a wealth of experience to the council with over 20 years of policing experience drawn from a range of nationally significant command functions.

Two sheriffs have been appointed to the Sheriff Appeal Court from the reserve list. Sheriffs David Young KC and Joan Kerr have been appointed as appeal sheriffs by the Lord President, Lord Carloway.

A man who carried out a campaign of violent and sexual offending lasting more than two decades has been jailed. Brian McGlashan, from Perth, was found guilty of eight charges following a trial at the High Court in Dundee on June 5.

Kennedys, which has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, has reported record revenue of £384 million for financial year 2023/24 (FY24), a 17 per cent increase on the previous financial year and the tenth consecutive year of revenue growth. North America saw the most significant growth, with reven

BTO Solicitors' Caroline Carr and Laura Salmond are to serve as Scotland’s primary ambassadors for the Mackrell International legal network.

Jones Whyte associate solicitor Rebecca Devine has received a STEP Excellence Award. The accolade is awarded to the top scoring students at distinction level in the STEP exams globally, underscoring Ms Devine's exceptional expertise and dedication in the field of trust law.

The missing postal ballot issue could go to court as losing candidates or disenfranchised voters challenge the results. Candidates and voters have 21 days following the results to apply to the Election Petitions Office in order to challenge the outcome.

A top university in Vietnam sparked controversy after banning students who are "too short". Vietnam National University's School of Management and Business (HSB) said students must be at least 5'2" if they're women or 5'5" if they're men or they won't be considered for admission.