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Every day, members of the public enter offices, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and gyms. An issue that has arisen of late is how the Scottish courts deal with accidents caused by the condition of something in such premises that is defective, writes Andrew Gilmour. In the case of McCormack v Sports

The Court of Appeal of England and Wales has refused an appeal by HMRC against a decision that workers at a poultry farming company did not require to be paid the National Minimum Wage for their travel time after finding that the Employment Tribunal had erred in its assessment of what constituted &l

Scullion LAW’s commitment to supporting local families has been officially recognised by the Scottish Parliament, following the firm’s latest volunteering day at the Home‑Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire (GNNL) hub in Maryhill.

Average house prices have risen £10,654 in Scotland over the last 12 months, according to analysis by DJ Alexander Ltd. The Scottish lettings and estate agency said that the latest data from the monthly house price index shows that between June 2024 and May 2025 average house prices in Scotlan

A survey launched by the International Bar Association (IBA) is seeking views on how AI is transforming the legal sector. The survey, compiled by the IBA's Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI) Artificial Intelligence Working Group, aims to help develop strategies that address the oppor

Thousands of crofters are facing potential criminal proceedings after failing to return documentation confirming they live locally and are actively using their land. The Crofting Commission has begun issuing around 3,500 letters to individuals who missed the deadline to submit their annual notice, a

A decision has been made to hold a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) following the death of Jamie Forbes at Elphinstone Court, Aberdeen on 15 January 2024. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has decided that it is in the public interest to hold an FAI to examine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic

A man returning home from his allotment became the victim of police stupidity after he was arrested by armed police when a member of the public mistook his gardening tools for weapons. Manchester man Samuel Rowe, 35, is mulling legal action after accepting a caution from Greater Manchester Police fo

The Edinburgh branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), supported by Edinburgh Tax Network and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a seminar entitled How to Manage the Tax Landscape for Landed Estates and Property Businesses in Light of Recent Tax Changes at the Mackenzie Building, Old As

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are suing U.S. political commentator Candace Owens for defamation, following repeated claims that the first lady is a man. Their lawyer, Tom Clare, told CNN the lawsuit filed in Delaware is a “last resort” after a year of failed atte

With thousands of students across Scotland receiving their exam results next week, MFMac, is launching a new initiative to support young people considering a future in law. The MFMac Career Helpline, running from 4-8th August, will provide live career advice for students during Scotland’s exam

BTO Solicitors LLP has announced its support for Fringe by the Sea, a not-for-profit multi-arts festival taking place in North Berwick from 1–10 August. Fringe by the Sea has become a cultural cornerstone of East Lothian, drawing in excess of 86,000 visitors in 2024 over 10 days, and generatin

An airport company has been fined £144,050 for failures that led to the tragic death of a 59-year-old man. Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited pled guilty to a breach of health and safety legislation at Ayr Sheriff Court after Joseph Dempsey, an experienced member of the ground handling team, di

Lianda Barnes discusses Transport Scotland's new road safety strategy. Silver Linings Playbook. What a great book, and quite the film. An emotional roller coaster. Might need to re-watch it again soon. If you’ve not seen it, I can recommend it. But that’s not the point of this article.

A man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl along with four other convictions has lost an appeal against his conviction on the first rape charge based on an argument that the jury should have received additional directions on the way he reacted to an accusation made against him by the complainer&rs