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A man who convinced his colleagues he was a barrister so he could pursue his “obsession” with a career in law has been jailed. Scott Willey, 27, pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation, one count of making/supplying an article for the use of fraud, one count of fa

The Lord Advocate has been told to explain the “abject failure” of the Crown to disclose vital evidence to defence lawyers, The Courier reports. Prosecutors' failure to disclose information resulted in the collapse of an attempted murder trial last week in the High Court of Justiciary.

Balfour and Manson has promoted two lawyers to associate: Scott Clair, a solicitor within the litigation team in Edinburgh, and Sophie Hamilton Pike, a family law team solicitor in Aberdeen. Mr Clair, who joined the firm as a trainee in 2015, specialises in resolving civil disputes for both pur

An investigation has been launched into the apparent abduction of Sir Walter Scott's loyal four-legged companion. A 160-year-old statue in Perth depicts the renowned writer with his deerhound, Maida – but the dog has been stolen.

Police have been "fair and proportionate" in their enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions, according to new research published by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). The independent advisory group chaired by John Scott QC has published a major 141-page report into police use of Covid-19 powers ahead

A Reporters’ Guide designed to assist the media with court reporting has today been published by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. The guide sets out the rights and responsibilities of court reporters and lists the ways in which journalists can access the information they need to

BTO has announced the appointment of Jen Paton as partner in its corporate team in Edinburgh. Ms Paton brings to BTO impressive transactional experience, including playing a key role in several landmark deals, and a strong reputation for providing strategic advice to clients across multiple sectors,

Sheriff Principal Craig Scott QC Tenants seeking to challenge court rulings granting eviction must have “cogent and compelling reasons” for suggesting that a sheriff’s judgement was wrong.

The final session of the Advocates Family Law Association “Child Contact Seminars” is on Thursday 9 June. Janys Scott QC will be giving a presentation on the subject of “Children’s views, Form F9 and other issues”. The seminar will be followed by discussion chaired by Scott McAlpine, advoc

Charles Scott Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced the appointment of Charles Scott as a consultant to its Aberdeen office.

Scott Whyte Scott Whyte, managing director of Watermans Accident Claims and Care, has been accredited as a personal injury specialist by the Law Society of Scotland.

Scott Blair Licensing advocate Scott Blair of Terra Firma Chambers has secured a notable success in the widely anticipated case of Martin McColl Ltd v West Dunbartonshire Licensing Board, a decision of Sheriff Principal Murray of 19 April 2017.

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