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A partner at a Dundee law firm swapped the office for the obstacle course after running the Rough-Runner course in aid of Cancer Research UK. Kris Gilmartin, of Finlay, MacRae, Gilmartin and Warden, ran the course over the weekend with friends from his university days.

The first judgement issued by the Upper Tribunal for Scotland, which clarifies the definition of "homeowner" has been published. A new structure for tribunals in Scotland came into effect on 1 December 2016 with the launch of the Housing and Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland a

Twice as many barristers were disbarred last year compared to the previous year, the bar’s regulator has reported.In 2016-17, 19 barristers were sent packing, compared to seven in the year before, the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) annual report states. However, the number of suspensions declined f

Baroness Hale of Richmond will succeed Lord Neuberger as President of the UK Supreme Court, making her the first-ever woman to hold the top judicial post, it was announced today. She will be sworn in on 2 October 2017, the same day that Lady Justice Black, Lord Justice Lloyd Jones and Lord Justice B

Brodies lawyer Duncan MacLean has raised over £5,000 for a prostate cancer charity by taking part in the Grand Départ Classic cycle race. Mr MacLean, an experienced commercial litigator, rode the 125-mile first road stage of the 2017 Tour de France in June in memory of his dad and uncle, who both

The application window for Balfour+Manson traineeships commencing next year will close tomorrow. Would-be applicants have until Friday 21 July to submit their application and compete for a traineeship with the Edinburgh- and Aberdeen-based firm.

Urfan Dar Aamer Anwar & Co. has announced the appointment of criminal solicitor advocate Urfan Dar to the Glasgow-based firm.

The Prison Reform Trust has urged the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to take a "sensible and considered" approach to smoking in prisons. SPS yesterday announced plans to achieve "smoke-free" prisons by late 2018 following research into the impact of second-hand smoke on prison workers.

Cybersecurity risks can be particularly severe for solicitors – but simple steps will help to reduce the risk of cyber attacks, according to a new guide published by the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society’s Guide to Cybersecurity sets out key risk areas, the potential impact and consequenc

The Scottish Sentencing Council has produced a series of videos explaining how judges decide sentences as well as which sentences are available in Scotland. The resource follows the court case of "Jack" who has caused alarm in a nightclub and assaulted the steward.

Lord Neuberger has explored the different approach adopted by the courts towards former spouses on one hand and former cohabitees on the other in a lecture given by the President of the Supreme Court to the family law ‘At a Glance’ conference held in London towards the end of last month. Lord Ne

Lady Hale Lady Hale has called for clarity on the operation of CJEU jurisprudence in the wake of Brexit.

A report on a "Sentencing of Parents" discussion hosted by the Scottish Sentencing Council is now available as part of its ongoing programme to increase awareness and understanding of sentencing.The discussion which was attended by academics as well as interested organisations including Families Out

Professor Hector MacQueen In the final phase of its review of contract law, the Scottish Law Commission (SLC) has today published a discussion paper on remedies for breach of contract.

Friday 28 July 2017 09:15