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Customs authorities at one of Europe's busiest ports have hailed a "white Christmas" after seizing nearly nine tonnes of cocaine. Officials in Antwerp seized 3.9 tonnes of cocaine last Monday and a further 4.8 tonnes last Wednesday, Belgian broadcaster VRT reports.

Although the pandemic feels like a lifetime ago, the context of unpredictability in connection to the lockdown, unemployment, several restrictions and the changes in today’s standard of living have impacted mental health severely. In a research conducted by Mind, around one in three adults and

A law student who alleged that her human rights had been breached as a result of her university’s handling of a complaint made against her has had her case dismissed by a sheriff in Dundee Sheriff Court. Lisa Keogh, who had a behavioural complaint made against her in March 2021 which was ultim

A law firm investigating the harm caused by NHS Tayside neurosurgeon Professor Sam Eljamel has echoed calls for the Scottish government to launch a public inquiry. Elizabeth Rose, founder of L&M MediLaw, told the Scottish Daily Express that a public inquiry would provide a "golden opportunity" t

Two lawyers have joined the WS Society's board of trustees following the retirement of Rachel Wood WS. Jennifer Skeoch WS is a partner at Burness Paull LLP and an employment lawyer.

Hamaira Aslam, senior solicitor in Burness Paull's English real estate team, has won the award for Best in Law at the Scottish Asian and Business Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of Scottish-Asian businesses and professionals, showcase the strength of the Asian community, and demonstrat

MBM Commercial has advised Fitabeo Therapeutics on its successful spin out.

A charity volunteer has been arrested after she told the police she “might” be praying silently, when questioned as to why she was standing on a public street near an abortion facility. Police approached Isabel Vaughan-Spruce standing near the BPAS Robert Clinic in Kings Norton, Birmingh

Staff in Shoosmiths' Glasgow office Throughout December, staff in the Edinburgh and Glasgow offices of Shoosmiths entered into the Christmas spirit to help support and raise funds for their local charity partners.

The class action case against Celtic FC brought by alleged victims of sexual abuse has been delayed until next year. More than 20 former players of Celtic Boys Club have joined the action, The Times reports.

Rapper 50 Cent has taken legal action against a plastic surgeon allegedly using his image to promote penis enhancement surgery. The lawsuit centres on a photo of the rapper with Angela Kogan, who runs Perfection Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Florida, the Miami Herald reports.

A masterplan application has been submitted for the Scottish Prison Service’s new HMP Glasgow prison facility, the modern, fit-for-purpose replacement for HMP Barlinnie which is due to open in 2026. The masterplan for the 54-acre site, at the former Provan Gas Works on Royston Road to the nort

A pensioner has been jailed for multiple sexual offences spanning the course of 56 years. John Wilson, 81, of Midlothian, was found guilty of groping and harassing two schoolgirls as well as sexually assaulting three teenage boys.

Lindsays has welcomed Alasdair Craig, who joins the firm's commercial property team as a senior associate. His experience includes five years working across a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, commercial leasing for both landlord and tenant, development w

Addleshaw Goddard has added a new partner to its dispute resolution team in Scotland with the recruitment of Douglas Blyth. The highly experienced litigator and solicitor advocate joins from Dentons where he headed up the firm's dispute resolution practice in Scotland and was joint lead of the UK li