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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry into the death of David Ainsworth. Mr Ainsworth, 59, was admitted to Hairmyres hospital on 20 January 2020 following concerns raised by a home carer. His condition deteriorated and he die

Axiom Advocates' Dan Byrne KC appeared for the successful respondent in a recent judicial review brought by David Millar and others against South Ayrshire Council. The case concerned the development of a category A listed property in South Ayrshire: Coodham House. By the end of the 20th century, the

A software developer who set up his employer's computer systems to fail in the event of being fired is facing up to 10 years in prison after his plan came to fruition. Texas man David Lu, 55, began to sabotage his employer's systems after being effectively demoted in 2018, according to the US Depart

Macdonald Henderson has announced the appointments of Jennifer Love as associate director (litigation) and Tomas Simpson as associate director (conveyancing). Ms Love joins from CMS and has extensive knowledge in civil & commercial litigation and insolvency related work. She has regularly appear

A man who carried out a campaign of violence and control towards women while moving around the country has been jailed for 14 years. Chef David Robertson, 28, from Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire, was found guilty of two charges of attempted murder as well as two counts of rape involving women he k

Thompsons Scotland LLP has relocated its Glasgow office to 70 Wellington Street. The recently modernised and upgraded building is owned by Clydebuilt Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Ediston and Strathclyde Pension Fund.

Canada's outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau is facing a legal challenge over his decision to prorogue the country's parliament for three months while his party picks a new leader. Two Canadian men, David MacKinnon and Aris Lavranos, yesterday launched legal proceedings in the Federal Court with

First Minister John Swinney said he is “dissatisfied” with the lack of progress on the private prosecution of footballer David Goodwillie. Mr Goodwillie was ruled – on a balance of probabilities – to have raped Denise Clair in a civil case in 2017.

One of Aberdeen’s oldest professional organisations celebrated its 250th year of incorporation at Aberdeen Town House, where it was presented with a full achievement of armorial bearings. In 1774, King George III formally incorporated the Society of Advocates by Royal Charter, recognising its

Macdonald Henderson has announced the acquisition of Ferguson Whyte Solicitors. Ferguson Whyte is one of the longest established firms of solicitors in the west end of Glasgow, offering a wide range of private client and property services to individuals, couples and families.

Three members of a serious organised crime gang have been jailed for a total of 18 years and five months for their part in an international drugs-trafficking scheme and money-laundering operation. John Bonner, Christopher Laycock and David Kelly, all of Glasgow, plotted with others to import a large

Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton attended a conference in Ukraine last week to develop a framework to balance information and security concerns for countries operating under martial law.  The commissioner responded to concerns of non-compliance by Ukrainian public authorities by

The Glasgow Conveyancers' Forum (GCF) has avoided extinction with the appointment of a new committee at its AGM. The members of the new committee are:

Stronachs LLP has announed two appointments. Joining the firm in 2014, Annika Neukirch has been promoted from senior associate to partner. Ms Neukirch advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law services across various sectors. She also works closely with the corporate t

Compass Chambers has announced the appointments of new silks Craig Murray KC and David Nicolson KC. Mr Murray has busy personal injury practices in both Scotland and England. He is also regularly instructed in medical negligence actions and commercial disputes and he recently returned to practice fo