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The Law Society of Scotland’s Council is proposing to increase the cost of solicitors’ practising certificate (PC) fee by 2.3 per cent. It is the first increase in the fee in nine years and will mean the PC costs 20 per cent less in real terms compared to 10 years ago, the Law Society said. Soli

A trainee solicitor who sought sanction for the employment of junior counsel after settling a personal injury action because of the potential impact on his career of a possible adverse finding on his credibility has had his claim rejected. A sheriff in the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court refused

The Law Society of Scotland has launched a new mental health resource, Lawscot Wellbeing, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week 2018. The web-based resource provides information, help and guidance to those working in the legal sector through a dedicated online portal on the Law Society of Sc

The UK’s police forces must address concerns over the use of facial recognition technology or they may face legal action, according to the UK’s privacy watchdog. Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has said the issue is a priority for her office.

Drivers accused of ‘minor’ road traffic offences should retain the right to go to court if fixed penalty notices are introduced in Scotland. The Law Society of Scotland has responded to a Scottish government consultation on whether the Road Traffic Offenders Act should be amended to give

Morton Fraser has played an integral part in the multi-million pound acquisition of Scotland’s biggest privately owned plant hire operator. AB 2000, which is based in Glasgow and has a turnover of approximately £30 million a year, has been acquired by Quattro Group, a supplier of equipme

A new partnership aimed at unlocking the potential of people with criminal convictions has won the backing of business leaders, charities and the Scottish Government. Release Scotland aims to provide a one-stop shop for employers in Scotland seeking advice and help with recruiting people with convic

A third year law student at Edinburgh University has won a three week paid work placement with the Solicitor’s Office at the Scottish Parliament and a £500 cash prize for her winning entry in a student competition. Run jointly by the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Parliame

Thompsons Solicitors has announced that Lindsay Bruce, associate in the firm's mass litigation team, has been promoted to partner. Ms Bruce is a graduate of Strathclyde University where she gained her law degree. She trained and qualified at Thompsons, joining the firm in 2007.

Lord Reed has been appointed Deputy President of the Supreme Court. Her Majesty The Queen made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission.

Addleshaw Goddard’s corporate team in Scotland has advised on more than £500 million worth of transactions in 2018 so far. From January to May, the team advised on over 10 deals across sectors including real estate, manufacturing, energy and technology.

A new legal resourcing business founded by an international lawyer aims to meet the needs of high-flying practitioners seeking a work-life balance. Natalie Kirk, who worked in the Middle East for eight years with US law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges, is set to open Element Legal Services in Gl

A prisoner who was found to be entitled to damages following a serious assault by another inmate after warning a prison officer that his attacker had previously threatened him has had the decision upheld by appeal judges. Keith Porter was convicted of attempted murder following the attack on Daniel

Police Scotland’s computer system is in urgent need of being updated, according to a report from the force’s deputy chief officer, The Scotsman reports. The single force needs more than £200 million to carry out the modernisations — which have been delayed for years.