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The introduction of The Private Housing Rent Control (Exempt Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which took effect from 1 April, represents a quietly significant moment for Scotland’s residential investment landscape, particularly for those advising on Build to Rent (BTR) schemes, writes St

A judge has used a conference address to examine the legal and constitutional complexities surrounding "assimilated law" – the domestic successor to retained EU law following Brexit. Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Lord Sales, speaking at the Assimilated Law Conference in Oxford, outlin

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its guidance on implementing a Supreme Court ruling on gender, following government requests to amend draft proposals submitted last year. The EHRC said it had revised the code of practice after receiving ministerial feedback, alongside consultati

Legislation declaring the prehistoric megalodon as the official "state shark" has been passed in the US state of Maryland. Many US states have state symbols such as an official flower, bird or tree – but Maryland is the first state to designate a state shark.

The High Court of Justiciary has refused an appeal against the conviction of a man for the attempted murder of his brother with a knife after finding that the trial judge issued adequate directions on self-defence in a situation where evidence made out that the accused initiated the fight whilst arm

New research in the English courts is to explore the use of AI technology to transcribe court hearings. HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will lead a study which the UK's Ministry of Justice believes could pave the way for victims to benefit from greater transparency and improved access to j

Harper Macleod has announced the appointment of new partner Jacqueline Cook to its planning team. Ms Cook is one of only 10 planning law specialists accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, reflecting her 20 years of experience across contentious and non-contentious planning law in all UK jurisdic

The once-notorious “Highland hotel robbers” feature among more than 100,000 historic prison records newly published online. Scotland’s People has released details of inmates held at Ayr and Inveraray jails, offering insight into criminal lives in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Advocate General for Scotland Catherine Smith KC is to be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow. The university is making the awards in recognition of recipients' outstanding contributions in the fields of arts, politics, science and humanities.

The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal against the grant of summary decree for payment following a breach of a consumer credit agreement after finding that a defence raised by the appellant based on a case concerning hidden commission in car sales was not relevant to the matter subject to li

The Street Law programme, run by the Law Society of Scotland, is designed to introduce young people to legal concepts, to improve skills like critical thinking, and more importantly to get them thinking that a career in law might be open to them, writes Claire Welsh. Traditionally delivered by unive

A bus driver has been dismissed after viral footage shows a woman sitting on his lap at the wheel. Malaysia bus operator Sri Maju Group confirmed the man was its employee and said the footage was "deeply disappointing, alarming and completely unacceptable", adding that it amounted to a serious breac

Businesses across the UK are being invited to explore one of the most pressing questions facing modern organisations: Can artificial intelligence replace HR teams, or empower them to deliver greater strategic value? BTO Solicitors LLP and Emploi, a data-driven and fully integrated HR technology and