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A new member of the Scottish Land Court has been appointed by Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the Scottish ministers. Thomas Campbell, 50, is a partner in JR&T Campbell, dairy, beef and sheep farmers, West Kilbride, Ayrshire and a former vice chairman of First Milk Limited. He wa

MBM Commercial’s dispute resolution team has held a charity fundraising event in aid of Maggie's Edinburgh, a charity which offers free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends. The dinner was topped off with 31 raffle prizes and two silent aucti

Three 12-year old girls in Florida are facing charges for allegedly pouring red pepper into a teacher’s soft drink. The girls decided to carry out the prank after teacher Jayne Morgan had disciplined one of them.

Lady Dorrian A man found guilty of raping a woman who was allegedly incapable of consenting as a result of a mental disorder has failed in an appeal against conviction.

Brian McConnachie QC Brian McConnachie QC explains the importance of cross-examination on behalf of accused persons and expresses concern at the idea gaining currency that complainers in sexual offence cases deserve special treatment as distinct from other complainers.

The Law Society of Scotland prosecuted 31 cases of misconduct before the independent Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) in 2014-2015 and made 25 findings of professional misconduct. The SSDT has published its annual report for 2015. The report states that the tribunal heard and made d

John Swinney The Scottish government has recommended that the Scottish Parliament consents to the Scotland Bill.

Christine McLintock The Law Society of Scotland has agreed an increase to both its recommended and mandatory minimum pay rates for trainee solicitors.

Lord Carloway The below email on representation in the High Court was sent by the Law Society of Scotland to all court practitioners yesterday. The Law Society is looking for comments by the end of this week. The email notes the Act of Adjournal still causes the Law Society some concerns – includi

Ross McKenzie Lawyers have cautiously welcomed the new regime governing the transfer of personal data between the EU and the US.

The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has published its second newsletter update. At its meeting last week the council agreed to consider draft rules by correspondence in thePostal Administration Rules (Scotland) 2016 with a view that they be submitted to the Court of Session for consideration b

Douglas Alexander Pinsent Masons today announced the appointment of former Secretary of State for International Development Douglas Alexander as a strategic adviser to the firm.

A Catholic clergyman filmed snorting a line of what could be cocaine has taken leave from the priesthood. Father Stephen Crossan is reported to have sniffed the drug with a £10 note in Banbrdige, County Down last July.

Donald Barlow Wealth management firm, Anderson Strathern Asset Management, has announced the appointment of Donald Barlow to its investment team.

Lady Wise A company behind a proposed new wind farm which challenged a decision to refuse planning permission for the development has had a petition for judicial review dismissed.