7 h. ago Insurance lottery adds to displaced Perth residents' plight following tenement fire

A number of those affected have told city MP Pete Wishart they are facing financial hardship after rejection of insurance claims.

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58 h. ago ‘Harvey would say, we’re on the brink’: why conservatives are coming for a gay rights hero

Emboldened by Trump, the right is trying to chip away the legacy of the trailblazing politician Harvey Milk. Activists say it’s a sign of a wider assault on the LGBTQ+ communityAs San Francisco’s pride festivities came to a close last week, a cloud hung over the otherwise joyful celebrations as the city’s LGBTQ+ community learned that the US government had stripped a naval ship of its name honoring the gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk.Donald Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, claimed the action showed the administration’s commitment to “taking the politics” out of military naming conventions. San Francisco’s queer community saw things differently. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Kirkcudbright law firm raises more than £2,500 through charity will writing campaign

Cavers and Co has been taking part in Will Aid for more than 20 years, raising nearly £20,000 in the process

Economics

1 week ago Pentagon slams fake memo claiming to be from Pete Hegseth after it goes viral

Department of Defense debunks warning to service members purportedly sent out from ‘Office of Military Standards and Ethics,’ which does not exist

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1 week ago Plane crash disaster attorney reveals technical flaw she believes caused Air India tragedy

Mary Schiavo, lead attorney in the aviation department at law firm Motley Rice, suggested that a computer error could have caused the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's engines to throttle back.

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2 w. ago Harper Macleod posts nearly 20% increase in turnover to £43.5m

Law firm Harper Macleod, recently named Scottish Firm of the Year at the inaugural Chambers UK Awards, has recorded a turnover of £43.5m for the year to March 31, 2025, an increase of nearly 20% compared to the previous 12 months (£36.5m).

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2 w. ago Record turnover and profit at Aberdein Considine amid corporate restructure

Law firm Aberdein Considine has seen a record financial year, with both turnover and profit increasing substantially across the firm. This comes as the organisation converts from a traditional partnership model to a Limited Liability Partnership and unveils a refreshed brand identity.

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2 w. ago Coatbridge law firm Friels raises £3180 for annual charity Will Aid campaign

Friels has been a proud supporter of Will Aid since 1996, dedicating their time and expertise to writing Wills and raising a grand total of £24,899.

Economics

3 w. ago Law firm claims Pete Davidson and Colin Jost stiffed them in deal to buy Staten Island Ferry

Exclusive: ‘We tried to obtain payment from them without resorting to litigation, but our efforts were unfortunately unsuccessful,’ attorney Val Wamser told The Independent

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3 w. ago Law firm claims Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s company stiffed them in deal to buy Staten Island Ferry

Exclusive: ‘We tried to obtain payment from them without resorting to litigation, but our efforts were unfortunately unsuccessful,’ attorney Val Wamser told The Independent

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3 w. ago Scots law firm celebrates MoD honour as two women lead the charge in military legal support

Scottish law firm Scullion LAW has been recognised for going above and beyond for military families, earning a top UK award and producing some of the country’s standout champions of armed forces support.

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3 w. ago Manchester City fans take legal action against club over season

Club have increased mandatory attendance requirementTrade Union Blues warn fans ‘face exclusion’ as a resultManchester City supporters have taken legal action against the club over what they describe as a discriminatory new season-ticket policy. The protest relates to a system that requires fans to attend at least 10 league matches if they are to retain their ticket for the following season.A group of fans known as the Trade Union Blues, whose members are union members, have engaged the law firm Leigh Day to ask the club to review the policy, arguing that the requirement “potentially gives rise to claims under the Equality Act of 2010”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago How quickly can you get a divorce? Common snags and how to avoid time consuming disputes

There are 1.4million internet searches a month for 'divorce' but around 80k a year in reality, according to law firm Weightmans.

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