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The UK government has published its response to a consultation on improving access to flexible working, confirming that it will introduce significant reforms designed to strengthen employees’ ability to secure flexible working arrangements, writes Dr Anne Sammon. The reforms will also work to

Aramark has failed in an appeal against a Competition Appeal Tribunal decision refusing to extend the time for challenging a Competition and Markets Authority ruling requiring it to divest Scottish offshore catering company Entier Limited. The Inner House held that the tribunal had been entitled to

Westminster's Justice Committee has welcomed the UK government's scrapping of plans for juryless trials in England and Wales. It warned, however, that ministers must demonstrate that the plan to expand capacity in the magistrates’ courts is deliverable and meets demand.

Police in North Carolina have urged motorists to put safety first after officers stopped two men travelling down a road on what they described as “an actual couch”. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the incident was “certainly a first”, after officers spotted t

President of the Supreme Court, Lord Reed of Allermuir, is to deliver a valedictory lecture marking the 150th anniversary of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876. This special address is an opportunity to recognise Lord Reed’s exceptional contribution to the law and his dedication to public ser

Gillespie Macandrew has announced three senior appointments with the arrival of Chris Devlin and Douglas Roberts, as partners in planning and corporate respectively, and Nikki Robertson as head of finance.  The appointments take the firm's partnership to a record 30 partners and come as Gillesp

Private rental sector landlords are being warned that they must respond to complaints about damp or mould without delay after a new law came into force. The legal obligation on how landlords must respond to issues became more stringent this week with the introduction of legislation known as Awaab&rs

Caroline Smith has joined Weightmans as a partner in the family team in Glasgow. Previously of MTM Law, a niche family law practice, Ms Smith has specialised in family law throughout a 30-year career, advising separating married and unmarried clients on relationship breakdown both on finance and chi

A man convicted of sexual and other offences against four complainers has failed in an appeal alleging that the trial judge unfairly undermined the defence case when directing the jury about missing witnesses and wrongly introduced the concept of grooming. The High Court of Justiciary Appeal Court h

Edinburgh-based VMH Solicitors has acquired Falkirk based Orme Law. Kevin McLuskey, director at VMH Solicitors, said: "This acquisition is an exciting step forward for VMH Solicitors and reflects our ambition to continue growing a Scottish legal practice built around exceptional client service.

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Stephen Wilson. The 40-year-old, a self-employed roofer, died on 16 January 2024 from injuries suffered after a fall at a property in Dumbarton on 14 January.

Hamiltons Law Accountants was named the winner of Excellence in Support Services at the 2026 Scottish Legal Awards last month, recognising the specialist legal accountancy support that it provides to law firms across Scotland.

Germany’s former spy chief has been arrested on suspicion of spying. August Hanning allegedly obtained thousands of classified documents from a former Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) colleague.

Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC, has agreed to represent pro-independence blogger Stuart Campbell for free in a legal challenge over why only Peter Murrell was prosecuted in the SNP finances scandal. Mr Dunlop is offering his services pro bono in a judicial review being brought by Mr Campbell, edit