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The practice of refusing to rent homes to people on housing benefit has suffered another legal blow after a disabled father won his trial against housing benefit discrimination this week. Supported by Shelter solicitor Rose Arnall, Stephen Tyler was able to successfully prove ‘No DSS’ di

Linda Walker looks at the risks of mixing business and pleasure in the family home. COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown hasn’t been easy on anyone. Families and couples have been stuck in close quarters for long periods, leading to strained moments. For those of us lucky to continue work

It is "very hard to understand how Lord Keen can stay in place as Advocate General" following the UK government's admission it intends to break international law, a senior advocate has said. A law proposed by the government would fall foul of the Brexit deal it signed with the EU last year. The bill

The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan, has warned that the UK government's declared plan to break international law may undermine trust in the government and the administration of justice. Northern Ireland's top judge was sharply critical of government ministers in an in

A police dog reared from a puppy into an "absolute unit" has been retired before his first day of duty for being too "sweet-natured". Balou was eight weeks old when acquired by police in Bremerhaven, Germany, and was trained for nearly a year-and-a-half, The Times reports.

The University of Cambridge has emerged victorious in a new intervarsity Roman law moot.

BTO Solicitors has announced the appointment of senior associate and corporate lawyer Michael Cox. Mr Cox will be based in BTO's Edinburgh office, focusing on corporate law generally, particularly in relation to advising SMEs.

An Iranian citizen who sought asylum in the UK after failing to obtain asylum in Germany has failed to challenge a Home Office decision that his case was clearly unfounded and therefore could not be considered by an immigration tribunal. Kamran Fathabadi claimed asylum on the basis that he had conve

Plans to build a replacement for Barlinnie Prison on derelict land at Provanmill have gained planning permission in principle.

The winners of the first Scottish Universities Law Institute (SULI) scholarships have been announced. Edinburgh Law School's Shona Warwick and Aberdeen University's Chike Emedosi are the inaugural recipients of the scholarships.

The banking team at Burges Salmon has acted as UK counsel for mobility startup Zoomo on a venture debt financing facility. Zoomo, which is a Sydney-based mobility startup, recently raised AUS$16 million to accelerate its global expansion into new categories and markets.

The Scottish government has launched a public consultation that asks for suggestions on what can be done to reduce the harms associated with prostitution. Views are also being sought on how to raise awareness and promote positive attitudes among young people in relation to consent and healthy relati

Top row (L-R): Curtis Preston, Deborah-Anne O’Donnell, Molly Duncan, Ronan Duff. Bottom row (L-R): Sophie Gardiner, Sophie Richardson, Stephanie Goudie, Stewart Forrest. Lindsays has welcomed eight new trainees to its teams in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee.

Prisoners have been given permission to open Scotland's first fine-dining vegan restaurant for the public on the grounds of a maximum-security prison. A vacant social club at HMP Perth will be turned into a new café and bistro, staffed by prisoners and former prisoners.