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Thorntons has welcomed 16 new trainee solicitors to its graduate programme across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, St Andrews, Perth and Angus offices.

Burges Salmon has reported a 27 per cent increase in turnover to £163 million and a 46 per cent increase in net profit to £50.5 million. The independent UK law firm, which recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Edinburgh office, today published its results for the financial yea

Compass Chambers has welcomed Gavin Anderson KC back to practice after serving as a full-time advocate depute in the Crown Office since 2021. As a member of the principal Crown counsel team, Mr Anderson was lead Crown counsel for the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit and the Health and Safety I

William McParland highlights a recent employment case which shines light on risky workplace practices. Indirect discrimination, in the employment context, is an interesting concept. It is, by its very nature, often hidden in employer practices and behaviours – referred to in section 19 Equalit

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP (RCCW) has promoted Sarah Innes to associate solicitor. Ms Innes, based in the Stonehaven office, originally joined the firm in 2012 as a property assistant.

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