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Scotland’s first summary sheriffs have been appointed as part of the major modernisation of the court system. The Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 created a new judicial office of summary sheriff to deal with some types of civil and criminal cases in the sheriff court. The move is part of the gov

Michael Upton concludes his discussion of Robert Louis Stevenson's lawyerly credentials. Yesterday we marked the 150th anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson’s admission to the Faculty of Advocates with the first part of this discussion of the assertion once made by the Times Literary Supp

Graham Ogilvy reviews a newly-released book which reveals the history of the headquarters of the world revolution. This ground-breaking new book by Irish historian Maurice Casey tells the story of Wexford woman May O’Callaghan and of the friendships and love affairs of her comrades who lived a

Professor Emeritus Alexander John McDonald WS Professor Stewart Brymer remembers the life of Professor Emeritus Alexander John McDonald WS, who passed away last week at the age of 99.

A lord ordinary has dismissed a personal injury action by an Aberdeen man who fell off the roof of a portacabin and suffered injuries resulting in tetraplegia after finding that his case under occupiers’ liability law was not made out. Pursuer John Davie suffered the injuries after he had gain

David Cameron, the former prime minister, has joined DLA Piper as a consultant.  He will provide guidance on the various locations in which the firm operates, including on the issue of geopolitical risk.

At the 2025 Global Infrastructure Investment Summit in Berlin, the key theme was the transition to a net-zero economy through energy and infrastructure innovation. But what does this mean through a Scottish lens? David Young explains. This theme aligns with Scotland's ambitions for sustainable econo

In the UK, there has been a dynamic shift in the relationship between auditors and clients who are preparing annual accounts or readying a business for fundraising or potential exit, writes David Lister. Increasingly more fulsome investigations where compliance issues arise are required before signi

Professor David Fox has written an article for the Edinburgh Private Law Blog on digital assets, following the publication of a report on the topic by the England and Wales Law Commission.

Balfour and Manson has announced that David Short is to take over as executive chairman, succeeding Elaine Motion, who has spent almost 10 years at the helm of the firm. Mrs Motion, a highly respected litigation lawyer who became executive chairman in March 2014, remains as a partner at the firm. Mr

Miller Samuel Hill Brown has announced the promotion of David Phinn to the position of senior solicitor in the litigation and dispute resolution department. Mr Phinn joined the firm in August 2019 as a trainee solicitor and qualified into the litigation and dispute resolution department.

The family of David Maxwell Fyfe, the lawyer and statesman, performed their song cycle based on his life in Edinburgh last night.

Scottish Legal News is saddened to report the death of former Law Society of Scotland president David Preston, who passed away on Sunday 30 July after a short illness. Mr Preston was well known across the profession, having served on the Law Society Council for many years during two separate stints

Retired solicitor David Baird Reid has passed away at the age of 85. "David Baird Reid, the only son of Eveline and David Reid, a Dundee solicitor, was born on July 14 1937. Raised in Monifieth he was educated at Dundee High School.

Yet again, the Conservative Party promises us a kinder, gentler more compassionate Britain. But should we believe these people, and what about Steve Hilton, the one who got away? How comforting that the Minister for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, should choose to put on a show of heartfelt communitaria