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The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has refused a disabled man permission to appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal that he fell short of the points requirement to merit an award of adult disability payment. Appellant PY, who had appealed to the FTS against a decision by Social Security Sc

Susannah Donaldson considers how a new government will impact efforts to close the gender pay gap. In light of the shifting legal landscape and market trends, both under the new Labour government in UK and across the EU, employers will face ever more onerous pay gap reporting duties across different

Graham Ogilvy reviews a newly-released book which reveals the history of the headquarters of the world revolution. This ground-breaking new book by Irish historian Maurice Casey tells the story of Wexford woman May O’Callaghan and of the friendships and love affairs of her comrades who lived a

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Iran: Concern at 76-year-old lawyer’s re-imprisonment | Law Society Gazette

Robbie McAdam has joined Holmes Mackillop’s litigation and dispute resolution team.

Karen Little takes a look at what the Morphe Cosmetics case demonstrates about the the pros and cons of pre-pack sales. The recent news about viral beauty brand Morphe Cosmetics entering into administration through a pre-pack sale will no doubt have caught the attention of insolvency practitioners a

The Inner House of the Court of Session has granted decree of absolvitor in a reclaiming motion by an environmental consulting firm sued by multiple persons due to its involvement in a Motherwell housing development built on contaminated land on the basis of res judicata. Pursuer Laura McCluskey was

Police in Brazil have launched a crackdown on claw machines on the basis that their unreliable controls defraud players. While many players believe winning prizes – often stuffed toys – from the machines is a matter of skill, they are actually games of chance, according to authorities in

Edinburgh-based legal AI startup Wordsmith has appointed Lucy Tyrrell as its general counsel. Ms Tyrrell will be based in London and joins the company from her role as head of legal (corporate) at FARFETCH, a global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. She was previously a senior associate i

A former solicitor has been convicted following a failed online plot to murder a procurator fiscal. Martin Ready, 41, was yesterday found guilty of attempted conspiracy to murder following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

Catherine Smith KC has been appointed by the new UK government as Advocate General for Scotland.

A schoolteacher was investigated by police for "emotional abuse" after asking a pupil to solve a problem on a classroom blackboard. The incident took place in Jeonbuk, South Korea in March but only came to light recently, according to Korean broadcaster SBS.

Three sheriffs are to host an open discussion on the workings of Glasgow's commercial court. Sheriff S. Reid, Sheriff B. Cameron and Sheriff D. Taylor have extended a warm invitation to all litigation practitioners to attend the “town hall” style meeting at the Royal Faculty of Procurato

TC Young associate Nina Derrin has been accredited with the Law Society of Scotland as a family law mediator. Family mediation accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland is only granted once a solicitor has undertaken and completed the required rigorous training and has been assessed by a panel

Human rights campaigners have accused the new UK government of a "concerning disregard for the rule of law" after the Home Office confirmed it will proceed with an appeal relating to a controversial anti-protest law. Legislation which significantly reduced the threshold at which the police could imp