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The Crown Office has announced that it will stage a single Fatal Accident Inquiry into two separate fatal accidents for the first time. Under sections 13 and 14 of the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016, an FAI will be held within the Lothian and Borders Sheriffdom to conside

Scotland's total legal aid bill was £137.8 million in 2015-16, down slightly on £138.6 million in 2014-15, according to the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). The figures are included in SLAB's annual report, laid before the Scottish Parliament yesterday.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the promotion of Martin O’Neill (pictured) to senior associate and Nicola Martin to associate. Mr O’Neill is a member of WJM’s corporate team and specialises in commercial contracts, intellectual property and technology law.

Angela Crawley, SNP equalities spokesperson The SNP has called on the UK government to match its commitment to reforming gender recognition laws ahead of a House of Commons debate.

Burness Paull has recorded a successful three months, completing close to 50 corporate deals, worth more than £2.5 billion. Among a number of private equity deals, the firm advised long-standing client BlueGem, owner of fashion brand Liberty, in a deal that saw it team up with Jack Wills founder Pe

Pictured (L to R): Vicki Folan, Brian Inkster, Evonne Morrison and Gerald Segal. Credit: Donald MacLeod

James Wolffe QC Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC has made a comprehensive submission to the Supreme Court detailing the Scottish government's argument that the triggering of Article 50 requires an act of Parliament ahead of next month's full bench hearing of the Brexit case.

From today Simple Procedure replaces the current small claims procedure and part of the summary cause procedure. Simple Procedure is a court process designed to provide a speedy, inexpensive and informal way to resolve disputes where the monetary value does not exceed £5,000. The new Simple Procedu

The Crown Office is expecting a flood of new sexual offence cases associated with the ongoing Scottish Child Abuse inquiry as more victims come forward. Catriona Dalrymple, procurator fiscal for police and engagement said that the courts can expect a spate of new cases: “We already deal with cases

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Douglas Mill And Sparks will fly. Which will mean more to solicitors over 55.

Lorna Jack Following publication of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's annual report for 2015/16, Lorna Jack, chief executive of the Law Society of Scotland addresses the rise in complaints and stresses the need for the SLCC to address a “deterioration in performance”.

The Law Society of Scotland has scooped a top honour for its “Smartcard” initiative which offers law firms a confirmation of credentials, helping reassure the public they are consulting with a trusted legal advisor.

The Law Society of Scotland has launched a Christmas campaign for its new charity, the Lawscot Foundation today. For every #Baublefest donation made through the Lawscot Foundation Just Giving website or at the Law Society’s Edinburgh office, a new bauble featuring the names of generous individuals

A book sale and swish in the Faculty of Advocates has raised an impressive £500.20 for the Scottish Book Trust. Held as part of Book Week Scotland, hundreds of paperbacks and hardbacks were donated by members and staff and put on sale in the Laigh Hall over three days.