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Victims of surgical mesh across Scotland and their legal teams have hailed a very important legal milestone made public today by the Court of Session. Hundreds of women from all parts of the country are currently taking legal action against the manufactures of surgical mesh after suffering horrific

Ten people per week are self-harming in prison, according to figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats. Justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP revealed the extent of self-harm in Scottish prisons as new figures showed that the number of cases recorded has doubled over the past fiv

Pictured (L-R): Euan, Corrie and Jack Three of Team Scotland’s star swimmers returned to the Brodies Scottish Schools Swimming Championships yesterday to support the event and reflect on their own experiences as former competitors.

Malcolm Combe, a senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen and chair of the Scottish University Law Clinic Network, discusses the most recent gathering of law clinic experts. On 6 June 2018, students and staff from seven of Scotland’s universities met at the University of Dundee for the se

Elizabeth Comerford discusses the strategies cybercriminals use against lawyers and some of the precautions firms can take. Cyber fraud is a continuing, ever-evolving and increasingly sophisticated threat to the legal profession. In December 2016, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (the regulator i

A proposed bill on transport will bring forward the most radical measures since devolution, the Scottish government has said. The Transport (Scotland) Bill aims to empower local authorities and establish consistent standards in the transport system.

A special conference being held in Edinburgh to help landlords deal with the biggest shake-up of Scotland's letting industry in 30 years has increased the places on offer after a spike in demand. 

A law student has enjoyed one of the experiences of his life during mentoring by a member of the Faculty of Advocates. Samuel Munyeza was able to meet and chat with Lord Hardie, an architect of the Human Rights Act 1998, as he shadowed Euan Mackenzie QC for a few days.

The UK government "tore up the constitutional rulebook" yesterday after it won a vote to limit debate on Lords amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill, leaving 15 minutes for devolution to be discussed, the Scottish government has said. David Lidington, Cabinet Office Minister, spoke for 15 minutes on

Tenant farmers who challenged a judge’s decision over the calculation of compensation payable to them following an amendment to agricultural holdings legislation have had their appeal dismissed. Six limited partnerships raised judicial review proceedings alleging that they had suffered loss as

Rupa Mooker, director of HR at MacRoberts, has been appointed to the Law Society of Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Committee. The committee aims to set, form and guide the policy and actions of the Law Society in relation to equality and diversity as well as offer guidance and support to th

An exhibition charting the dynamic and creative relationship between Sir Walter Scott and the artist, J M W Turner, is a summer attraction at Abbotsford, Scott’s home in the Scottish Borders. Two of the most influential figures in British history, the men became business partners and, in spite

In 2018 Shoosmiths is supporting the national dinner series of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA). Last night, the BVCA dinner series came to Edinburgh, with the Balmoral Hotel hosting industry professionals, specialist advisers, entrepreneurs and business ow

A new leader has been chosen for the specialist group of Faculty of Advocates’ members who practise in family law. Kate Dowdalls QC, has been named as chair of the Advocates’ Family Law Association (AFLA), and she is joined by a fresh line-up of office-bearers and committee members.

A petition seeking judicial review of the Scottish Government’s purported ban on “fracking” has been refused, after a judge ruled that there was in fact “no prohibition” against the controversial process of oil and gas extraction in Scotland – despite ministerial