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An international investigation has lead to lengthy sentences for a captain and first officer over drug smuggling offences. Mumin Sahin, 47, and Emin Ozmen, 51, from Turkey, have today been sentenced to 22 and 20 years' imprisonment respectively for their role in the smuggling of more than 3 tonnes o

Derek Hamill Gilson Gray has played a crucial role in facilitating the latest fan-led takeover at a Scottish football club.

Katherine Grainger British rower Katherine Grainger has become the most decorated female Olympian after winning silver with Victoria Thornley in the double sculls at Rio 2016.

A judge has banned a man from ordering pizza as part of his bail conditions. Randy Riddle, 49, was charged with four counts of harassing phone calls, two counts of first-degree petty theft and one count of second-degree petty theft.

Four legal claims worth tens of thousands of pounds each arising out health care products for the treatment of urinary incontinence have been remitted to the Court of Session. A judge allowed the actions to be remitted from the sheriff court after ruling that “cause had been shown” as there was

The Law Society of Scotland has successfully petitioned the Court of Session to appoint a Judicial Factor over Paisley legal practice, Robertson and Ross Solicitors Limited. Morna Grandison, director of interventions at the Law Society, was appointed by the court as the interim Judicial Factor. As a

Derek Mackay The Scottish government has asked the UK government to reform laws allowing for a Scottish business vehicle to be used in criminal activity.

David Flint David Flint considers the potential consequences of Brexit on competition law.

Alan Strain Davidson Chalmers has announced the appointment of Alan Strain as partner and Jenny Davies as a senior solicitor.

Michael Fallon Birmingham firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) will close at the end of August after being told it will receive no more legal aid funding.

Alan Matthew A strict new copyright law will ensure extra protection for artists and designers from those attempting to rip off their designs.

Alison Wild Westwater Advocates’ Alison Wild is taking part in the Edinburgh Culture Crawl to raise money for Maggie’s, the stable’s sponsored charity.

Harper Macleod chief executive Martin Darroch and Sammi Kinghorn

A judge has castigated a vexatious litigant for describing his occupation as “a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ”. Mr Justice Richard Humphreys said the courts were right to refuse to accept a sworn statement with the “fanciful” occupation listed.

A 55 year old man has been jailed after being found guilty of sexually abusing three young girls. At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, Duncan Mulholland was sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for abusing the girls who were aged between 7 and 15 .The of