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A three-foot-long bronze sword stolen from a century-old statue more than four decades ago has been returned with apologies. Historical authorities in the town of Westfield, Massachusetts announced that General William Shepard, a hero of the US revolutionary war, would finally be reunited with his o

There cannot be many advocates who would willingly compare themselves to a notorious despot, but Black Chambers’ Tony Lenehan is one. Having replaced Ronnie Renucci QC as president of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association (SCBA) at the tail-end of last year, Mr Lenehan likens his ascension to

Six new members have been appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Scotland Committee. Mariam Ahmed, Charlie McMillan, Lindsey Millen and Tatora Mukushi take up their posts in the new year while Johanna Boyd and Peter Kelly will join the committee in January 2022.

Dundee lawyer Ryan Russell has set up a new glass collecting business. Mr Russell, a partner at MML Legal, came up with Doorstep Glass Recycling during lockdown when he noticed queues at recycling points around the city.

A mayor who flew off on holiday by private jet urged residents to stay at home – in a video recorded from a beach resort. Steve Adler, leader of Austin, Texas, has become the latest politician to be accused of Covid-19 hypocrisy. He went to Mexico after telling people to stay indoors amid risi

Julie Greig gives her top tips for virtual court hearings. I was recently involved in an evidential hearing in the Commercial Court of the Court of Session, which was set down over eight days and took place by WebEx.

A High Court judge whose father was a law lord has been used as an example of diversity on the bench by the Judicial Office of England and Wales. Mrs Justice Steyn appears in a video answering questions on how she got into law and the obstacles she faced in her career, Legal Cheek reports.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word, which is why the law has gotten involved in recent years. Benjamin Bestgen reflects on an early injustice and the value of apologies. See last week's jurisprudential primer here. I recall an episode in primary school in which another kid teased and pestered me and

BTO has announced the appointment of social housing litigation specialist Stephen Humphreys as a consultant. Mr Humphreys brings to the firm specialist knowledge in housing law, property and construction litigation, contentious insolvency and debt recovery litigation, as well as extensive experience

Thompsons Solicitors Scotland has announced the promotion of mass litigation lawyer Amy Haughton to associate. Ms Haughton, who trained with the firm, has been involved in high-profile cases as part of its mass litigation department, dealing with complex product liability and medical negligence case