Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

The Faculty of Advocates’ MiniTrials project proved a hugely popular addition to the curriculum of Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh. Youngsters were given some expert advice in acting out a criminal trial when David Parratt, director of training and education, along with Julius Komorowski, advo

Philip Gormley Scotland’s new chief constable is to live rent-free in a government-owned castle.

Professor Neil McKeganey A drug addiction expert has said prisoners should have their sentences cut if they can prove they are clean, The Scotsman reports.

David S Christie Technology is reducing the reliance on traditional courtroom hearings, writes David S Christie.

Drew Scott A legal expert has said Holyrood would gain a raft of new powers in the event of Brexit.

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Fergus McDiarmid Morton Fraser will provide legal services to two pensions providers after being appointed to their panels of commercial real estate legal advisers.

Holyrood’s Justice Committee is conducting “post-legislative scrutiny” of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006. The committee describes it as one of the most important pieces of legislation on family law in recent years. The committee invited a number of organisations – including the Law Socie

A pub in Glasgow has become the first in Scotland to be handed a court penalty for showing English football matches via unauthorised foreign broadcasts. The Merchants Quay Bar was hit with the £6,000 fine as Premier Leagueofficials crackdown on copyright infringement.

Steven Jansch The insolvency regime seems to be in a perpetual state of flux, writes Steven Jansch.

Dr Andrew McGettrick The Edinburgh based European patent attorney firm of Alistair Hindle Associates has announced that Dr Andrew McGettrick has been appointed as a director of the company.

The London Centre of International Law Practice (LCILP) is hosting a conference to address the challenges in the Middle East and Africa marked by political instability and a drop in oil prices. The main themes include:

Lord Menzies An estate owner who is challenging plans for a wind farm development in Ayrshire has been granted a protective expenses order following an appeal.

Alison Britton A new healthcare whistleblower should be able to compel public bodies to take action, according to the Law Society of Scotland.

Dundee University Law Society (DULS) yesterday held an event that saw four speakers discuss how their LLBs took them to careers beyond law firms. James Shaw, legislation and Europe team leader, from the Office of the Solicitor to the Scottish Parliament spoke about how, like many students, he was in