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Chambers UK Guide 2012

Posted on October 25, 2011

Another tiresome “check me out” post, I’m afraid!  The jolly nice folks at Chambers and Partners have given me a rather nice write up in this year’s guide. I’m listed as a “Notable Practitioner” (Band 3) in the category of … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court rejects AXA appeal

Posted on October 12, 2011

The Supreme Court has handed down its judgement in the case of AXA Insurance v. Lord Advocate, in which insurance giants and bad losers AXA sought to strike down the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 on the basis that … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, News, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, Supreme Court | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

EHRC submission on UK religious discrimination laws

Posted on September 27, 2011

You can now download the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s submission to the European Court of Human Rights on the four UK cases relating to religious discrimination. It is 19 pages long, but to summarise it in a non-specific, over … Continue reading →

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Have you been injured in a space debris accident that wasn’t your fault?

Posted on September 23, 2011

If so, you may be eligible for a cash settlement.  Just call 0800-555-2368 in confidence and start feeling better – today! NASA has moved to reassure people that the risk to (human) life from the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) … Continue reading →

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Obama to veto UN membership for Palestine

Posted on September 22, 2011

Far be it from me to disagree with Barack Obama.  Far be it from me to stray into areas of law I know nothing about – like International Law.  Far be it from me to comment on an area which … Continue reading →

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Simon Collins QC appointed as part-time Sheriff

Posted on September 21, 2011

Congratulations to Simon Collins QC, for whom 2011 has been a very big year.  Elevated to Queen’s Counsel only a matter of weeks ago, Simon has now been appointed to the office of part-time Sheriff. A former law centre solicitor, … Continue reading →

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Adults with Incapacity articles

Posted on September 21, 2011

For those of you who don’t follow Absolvitor on Yell.com or facebook, I have just finished a brief series on the law to do with adults with incapacity, which may be of interest: Week 1 – General Principles; Week 2 … Continue reading →

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Conflict of Interests

Posted on September 15, 2011

Interesting.  So, Rangers FC have lodged a complaint with the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission about an alleged conflict of interest in Levy & McRae (who once acted for them) acting for former Chief Executive Martin Bain in suing them.  The … Continue reading →

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A big SLAB of advice and assistance

Posted on August 5, 2011

Credit where credit is due.  The Scottish Legal Aid Board have been extremely helpful this week.  Thank you, SLAB!

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Sale of kidneys unlawful under EU law

Posted on August 3, 2011

So, it was reported today that Professor Roff of Dundee University, writing in a personal capacity in the British Medical Journal, has suggested that the sale of kidneys from living donors could help meet the demand for transplant organs.  She … Continue reading →

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