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Richard Foley Pinsent Masons has been recognised as a market leader in workplace gender equality.

Andy Kerr A former Labour minister’s purchase of a mansion gifted to his community a century ago has led to an unusual defamation action against the moderator of a Facebook group in which allegations of “corruption” were made, The Herald reports.

Theresa May MPs, civil servants and councillors who may be involved in corruption will be the target of a new law proposed by the Home Secretary.

Alistair Carmichael A probe into Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael over Frenchgate has been dropped after the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards said it was outwith her remit.

Hayley Wilson Morisons is continuing its expansion with a number of new appointments and promotions in key areas of the business.

Craig Findlater The Bar National Mock Trial Competition is celebrating its silver jubilee, and for one member of the Faculty of Advocates, it has produced a golden moment.

Andrew Percy A warranty scheme run by ScottishPower has been called a “fraud on the public” after it failed to pay out £75 million to customers.

John Halford The UK government has been forced to back down on introducing a residence test for civil legal aid claims in England and Wales.

Toni Ashby Clyde & Co has promoted 16 of its lawyers to equity partner across its international network, including Edinburgh-based Toni Ashby and Bruce Goodbrand, both from the insurance sector group.

David Johnstone Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has approached the Scottish government’s law officers asking them to ensure controversial agricultural holdings provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill are fully compliant with human rights legislation.

James Wolffe QC A Second Edinburgh Declaration has been adopted by the International Council of Advocates and Barristers (ICAB) in a fitting finale to the World Bar Conference 2016.

Paul Gilroy QC A senior UK lawyer has said the new EU trade secrets directive will serve as a deterrent to potential whistleblowers, The Times reports.

Ross Low Thorntons has bolstered its land and rural business team with a new appointment.

Wayne Lawrence DWF is to acquire niche law firm Fox Hartley to strengthen its insurance, litigation and product liability capability.

Mark Harris Awarding-winning paralegal Mark Harris will be among the experts addressing next week’s Scottish Paralegal Association Conference.