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Convictions for domestic abuse were at their second highest level on record last year, while the number of people convicted for sexual crimes reached an all-time high. Official statistics for 2015-16 reveal that 12,374 people were convicted in Scotland’s courts for crimes and offences involving do

The Law Society of Scotland has issued a statement warning practitioners of a suspected scam. We’re aware of a suspected scam where someone claiming to be an "attorney" is writing to members of the public warning that court action would be taken if an outstanding debt is not paid.

Christine O’Neill The Lord Advocate has appointed solicitor advocate Christine O’Neill (pictured) as first standing junior counsel, and Ruth Charteris as second standing junior counsel.

Douglas Mill Was the clear winner in last month's challenge to find a title for the ongoing battle between LSS and SLCC. I actually laughed out loud when I read the e-mail. Brilliant-and written by a Paisley boy too. Gerry Rafferty if you are not the same vintage as me. So well done Fraser Oliver of

Drysdale Graham Brodies LLP has appointed three new partners, recognised leaders in the fields of infrastructure projects, real estate finance and corporate and personal tax.

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Robert Sutherland There is irony in the fact that whilst surveys show that the number of agricultural tenancies in Scotland has been falling, the amount (and complexity) of legislation and regulation of agricultural tenancies continues to increase. As a consequence, the need for an updated version o

Mooters from around the world will descend on Edinburgh Law School on 11 and 12 March for the 6th Willem Vis International Commercial Arbitration Pre-Moot – a competition that combines international commercial arbitration with substantive law on international sale of goods.

Ledingham Chalmers is sponsoring 2017’s first Inverness Business Briefing. A spokesperson for the firm said: "From our Inverness office in Beechwood Business Park, we are trusted advisers for business clients ranging from sole traders to global organisations including those operating in key sector

Lord Carloway The Lord President, Lord Carloway has formally inaugurated two new courtrooms at Glasgow High Court.

James Wolffe QC The Lord Advocate has said Scotland could become a safe haven for criminals unless the current level of cooperation with European police forces is preserved after Brexit.

Pupils from 16 schools across Scotland have battled their way to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament. 128 teams took part in the opening rounds of the competition, pitting their wits against one another as they debated the pros and cons of ban

Alison Britton The Law Society of Scotland is partnering with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to host the second in a series of Brexit-themed seminars "Human Rights Reform: Scotland’s place in Brexit" on 23 February in Glasgow.

Fergus Ewing has asked the Crofting Commission to take urgent action to improve performance in crucial areas.

Douglas Ross Half of Scotland’s sheriff courts are taking longer to process cases than they were a year ago, new figures have revealed.