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A nearly five per cent increase in corporate insolvencies in the past year is likely to lead to a rise in personal insolvencies in the next six to 12 months, according to Gilson Gray. The latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) show there were 283 corporate insolvencies in July to Sep

Less than half of rape and attempted rape cases brought to the Scottish courts end in a conviction in continuance of a decade-long trend, according to new figures. The latest annual statistics on criminal proceedings concluded in the Scottish courts show a 48 per cent conviction rate in rape and att

Tony Lenehan KC was the top earner on the Scottish legal aid scheme last year, taking in £400,000 in fees – up 16 per cent on the previous year, when he was second to Donald Findlay KC. The annual figures published today show Ronaldo Renucci KC taking second place with £336,000 in

New legislation is needed to ensure Scotland's legal aid system remains modern, responsive and targeted, the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has said as new figures show costs rose by 14 per cent to £135 million in 2022/23. The rise in expenditure, revealed in SLAB's latest annual report, was

A record number of trials in England and Wales have been delayed because of an inability to find judges. Analysis by the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) and The Independent found that 51 trials were delayed on this basis between April and June 2023 – more than double the average in the five yea

Japan's highest court has struck down a law requiring transgender people to be surgically sterilised before their gender identity can be legally recognised. The Supreme Court of Japan today unanimously ruled that the provision in a law dating back to 2003 is incompatible with Article 13 of the Japan

Dozens of US states have come together to launch legal proceedings against Meta, alleging that its Instagram and Facebook platforms are harmful to children and teenagers – which Meta denies. A federal lawsuit has been filed in northern California by a coalition of 33 attorneys general, while e

A London winery is facing legal action from one of France's best-known champagne houses over its use of the name "Crystal". Renegade Urban Winery sells Crystal – named for customer Crystal Lai, who is also pictured on the bottle – on its website for £27 a pop.

Scotland's legal aid system is in "deep crisis" and requires urgent reform, the Law Society of Scotland has said following the publication of figures showing a 14 per cent increase in legal aid spend in the past year. The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) yesterday published its annual report showing

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has acquired Inverness law firm Macandrew & Jenkins WS Ltd.

An English judge has ruled that a mother who objected to her baby being given routine vaccinations on religious grounds could not have her local authority injuncted from giving him vaccinations while he was placed into care. UPP, the mother of the child, maintained it was not in his best interests t

Kirsty Malcolm KC of Westwater Advocates is taking to the dancefloor next month in a Strictly Come Dancing-themed challenge to raise funds for Maggie's Centres. The 11th annual Just Dance for Maggie's competition is taking place on Saturday 18th November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.

Six locations across Scotland have been selected as Bairns' Hoose test sites. Supported by £6 million in Scottish government funding, multi-agency partnerships in Fife, North Strathclyde, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Tayside and the Outer Hebrides will set up pathfinders to provide coordinate

The silent auction lots for the Tumbling Lassie Ball have gone live and everyone is welcome to bid – whether they are attending the ball or not. Prizes this year include a course of HydraFacials with Dr Nestor, a 1920s Speakeasy experience, a burger party for six at the Champanay Inn and more.

Scottish senior pupils and university students have been invited to join Fragomen's free online immigration school. The 2023 UK Immigration School will give participants invaluable insights into the multi-faceted world of immigration law and related fields.