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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a package of reforms designed to improve transparency, strengthen access to market-wide information and support confidence in UK equity markets. The package confirms the framework for a future equity consolidated tape, consults on targeted market s

The number of High Court venues will increase by four from January 2027. In addition to the current 10 venues, the High Court will now sit in Airdrie, Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Glasgow Sheriff Courts. The expansion will allow up 26 trials a day compared to 16 at the start of this decade. An additio

New legal provisions that help some domestic abuse victims to remain in their home have come into effect. They allow social landlords, in certain circumstances, to apply for a court order on domestic abuse grounds to end an abuser’s tenancy.

The Sheriff Appeal Court has dismissed a parent’s appeal against the General Teaching Council for Scotland’s refusal to remove a note describing the parent’s “extended campaign” to “cause disruption and annoyance” from its internal records, finding that even

A man linked to serious organised crime who helped co-ordinate a £14 million drugs-trafficking scheme has been sentenced to more than five years in prison. Evidence gathered by prosecutors showed how John Gray, 53, of Paisley, played a key role in the widespread operation over the course of fi

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has appointed three law firms to its advisory and litigation panel following a competitive tender process. Brodies, Burness Paull, and Harper Macleod were appointed to the panel, which will provide legal services to the SLCC from 1 October 2026 for four years

BTO has appointed Alan Gilfillan, an experienced corporate lawyer and accredited charity law specialist, as a partner in its corporate team. Mr Gilfillan brings more than 15 years’ experience in corporate and charity law and is one of only seven lawyers in Scotland accredited by the Law Societ

With just six weeks to go, anticipation is building for the 23rd Annual Scottish Legal Awards, sponsored by Denovo, taking place on Thursday 17 September at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central.

Japanese police have arrested a 61-year-old musician accused of keeping his elderly neighbours awake for more than seven years by playing loud guitar music day and night. Kyoto resident Kazunori Yokoi allegedly blasted dozens of guitars and his radio at high volume from 2019 onwards – despite

Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori has been granted permission to challenge the group's proscription as a terrorist organisation before the Supreme Court. Palestine Action was banned under terrorism legislation in July last year. Ms Ammori has challenged the decision, arguing that the ban is un

Our boatman on the River Douro is astonished to learn that I first visited the valley, as a guest of Cockburns, 40 years ago. On reflection, I’m a little amazed myself. The old signs celebrating the Scottish heritage of the Port business are still there. The steep, terraced hillsides are peppe

Following the announcement by Lord Reed that he will retire from the Supreme Court in January 2027, applications are now sought for the appointment of a justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.  The UK Supreme Court and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) hear a wide range

The place in the legal system of notable lawyers in the Victorian and other eras often attracted biographers, or at least appreciative commentaries. There are, however, many other lawyers whose distinctive contributions in their community may have become lost in time. Kenneth Macdonald is one such f

In April 1882 Kenneth Macdonald (see below), an Inverness solicitor, wrote to the lord advocate requesting a jury trial for his clients and took the highly unusual step of releasing his letter to the public. The letter in which Macdonald drew parallels with the treatment of his clients, Skye crofte