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A bank which granted a loan to company for the purchase of four commercial units but due to a solicitor’s “negligent misstatement” discharged the entire security when it ought to have been left in place in relation to two of the units is entitled to damages, appeal judges have ruled. By a majo

Salil Shetty International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights aro

John McGovern Scottish courts are cracking down on environmental crime as a recent case illustrates, John McGovern writes.

Claire Mills bto solicitors is urging businesses to comply with important slavery legislation as they approach the end of their financial year, or face an unlimited fine.

Michael Gove The English Justice Secretary Michael Gove has claimed the UK’s renegotiation deal with the EU is not yet legally binding.

Andrea Young Macdonald Henderson advised Old College Capital LP (OCC) in its recent investment in Particle Analytics Limited, a spin out from the University of Edinburgh. The Macdonald Henderson team was led by Fraser Morrison.

Team Edinburgh 2016 with team 2015 members

Aileen McLeod Environment minister Aileen McLeod has accepted recommendations from the wildlife crime penalties review group to introduce new maximum penalties for those who commit crimes against wildlife.

The Faculty of Advocates’ MiniTrials project proved a hugely popular addition to the curriculum of Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh. Youngsters were given some expert advice in acting out a criminal trial when David Parratt, director of training and education, along with Julius Komorowski, advo

5.45pm Thursday 25th February 2016 Chair: Sheriff Graeme Napier

A man was fined €70 after burping near a policeman while visiting a fun park in Vienna. Bartender Edin Mehic, 27, belched after eating a kebab, prompting swift action from the officer, who said he was in breach of the peace.

Lord Boyd of Duncansby A Chinese citizen who sought judicial review of decision not to allow her to appeal against an immigration tribunal’s refusal of her application for leave to remain in the UK on human rights grounds has been dismissed.

Fraser Sutherland Drivers are increasingly being threatened with court action over unpaid parking charges as private companies pass tickets on to debt collectors according to a consumer watchdog.

Frank Mulholland QC The Crown Office has been accused of failing to act properly over a complaint it received over claims that inaccurate evidence given by a police sergeant resulted in the conviction of two football fans.