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Levy & McRae has made new appointments to its property team.  Paul Kenneth, who has worked in major UK and international firms joins as a partner. He has particular expertise in commercial work, real estate, finance and renewables. He will be working across both Levy & McRae&r

A law professor from Scotland has helped secure a step forward in a major legal action on behalf of the last survivors of the single worst racist killing spree in American history, The Scotsman reports. Eric Miller, who studied law at Edinburgh University, is part of the legal team that represents t

A commercial judge has rejected a proposition by an electricity supplier that a hotel’s case against non-payment of a £168,000 bill accrued over the past five years is irrelevant. SSE Energy Supply Ltd raised the case against Stag Hotel Ltd, the owner of a hotel in Argyll, for monthly in

When Russia invaded Ukraine, there was an outpouring of sympathy from many for the nation under attack. A lawyer who decided action was needed and quickly used his professional experience to provide support to Ukrainians is John Vassiliou, a senior associate at Shepherd and Wedderburn. Mr Vassiliou,

Keith Kilburn and David Arnott outline how international arbitration can be used in the construction industry. International arbitration is a well-recognised dispute resolution process for construction projects throughout the world. It offers numerous benefits to parties, including the ability

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Philippines: Lawyer who survived slay attempt wins human rights award | Rappler

A lawyer who was overcharged for railway tickets by mere pennies has won compensation after a 22-year-long case. Tungnath Chaturvedi, from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, sued after he was charged an extra 20 rupees (around €0.24 or £0.21) for two tickets in 1999, the BBC reports.

Blackstone pointed out that “it is but lost labour to say, ‘do this, or avoid that’, unless we also declare, ‘this shall be the consequence of your noncompliance.’ We must therefore observe, that the main strength and force of a law consists in the penalty annexed to it

Addleshaw Goddard has bolstered its corporate and commercial team in Aberdeen with three new senior recruits this summer. Jennifer Cham, who comes in as a managing associate, and new legal directors Gemma Hills and Emma Sinclair have all joined the office, strengthening the firm's coverage in the ci

The Scottish government is to introduce legislation that will ensure developers provide electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the construction of new residential and non-residential buildings. Published as part of a summary of responses to the consultation titled ‘Scottish Building Regulation

The Crown Office has failed to apologise to a young woman in Aberdeen who was arrested and spent the night in cells due to the incompetence of its staff.

Businesses in Scotland now have access to a free online platform offering practical ways to boost mental health in the workplace following its launch yesterday. Face-to-face training opportunities, clear guidance on the legal duties of businesses, and specialist third-party contacts will be in one p

A Lord Ordinary has ruled that a woman who instructed English solicitors in order to conduct litigation in the Court of Session could not charge their £250,000 account to the unsuccessful defender. Thelem Assurances, the defender in the action raised by Dr Margaret Kirkwood, objected to the or

Manufacturers of women's clothing in Iran have been threatened with closure if they persist in using "loud" colours. Iran's ministry of industry and trade has "emphasised that manufacturers should not use loud colours", according to the head of Iran's fashion and clothing organisation.

Donald Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment rights yesterday and declined to answer questions put to him by the New York attorney general at a scheduled deposition. He was to be deposed by lawyers from Attorney General Letitia James' office as part of a civil investigation into whether or not the Trump