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Tributes have been paid to pioneering judge Sheriff Alastair Carmichael, who has passed away at the age of 62. Sheriff Carmichael, who sat at Dundee Sheriff Court, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2024. He became the first judge in the world to continue conducting criminal jury tria

A former nuclear engineer who swapped power stations for private client law has joined growing Glasgow firm Matheson Lawson. Frank McKnight has been appointed director and head of private client at the boutique practice, taking responsibility for growing the department while strengthening the leader

Thorntons has welcomed 23 new trainee solicitors, its largest intake to date, with placements spanning eight offices from Inverness to Edinburgh.

The Aberdeen Law Project obtained a four-figure settlement in connection with an employment dispute. Lead adviser Arwen Mackenzie and second adviser Nina Groden along with the ALP team supported their client throughout a dispute relating to discrimination with her former employer. 

Edinburgh-based law firm Ralph Sayer has appointed two more trainee solicitors. Napier University graduates Aaliyah Rafique and Louis McDowell have joined on two-year traineeships as the company builds for the future.

Schoolchildren at an Edinburgh high school listened intently during a recent presentation aimed at helping them understand consent, recognise the legal risks of harmful sexual behaviours, and understand the serious consequences of sexual offending. The presentation was delivered by Vice Dean of Facu

A US judge has identified what appears to be the first attempt by a plaintiff to hide instructions in a court filing designed to manipulate an AI system reviewing the document. Connecticut judge Walter Spader Jr said Matthew Elliott used text formatted in tiny white type on a white background to ins

Ross Macfarlane KC, creator of Scotland's favourite fictitious 19th century advocate, Edward Kane, has turned his attention to the 21st century, and this week begins his month-long Scotsman serial 'Festival of Murder'.  “People kept asking me: "We love the historical cozy crime stories of

Watermans has appointed Colin Higgins as its first chief operating officer. Mr Higgins, who this year celebrated two decades of employment in the business, most recently held the role of head of finance at the firm. The internal promotion will see him take charge of day-to-day operations, finance an

When the lord provost of Glasgow welcomed the Supreme Court to the city, she described the visit as being about far more than simply legal proceedings – and she was absolutely right, writes John Bett. This was a visit which underlined the city’s stature across Scotland and the United Kin

MJC LAW has marked its 10th anniversary with a celebration at the Lynnhurst Hotel. The Renfrewshire firm, founded by solicitor Matthew Coffield in 2016, has grown into an award-winning practice, winning High Street Firm of the Year at the Herald Law Awards.

A self-described neo-Nazi found guilty of performing a Nazi salute during a screening of a Holocaust film has avoided a criminal conviction after telling a court his political beliefs had made him unemployable. Nathan Bull, 24, was convicted of performing a prohibited Nazi salute after he and others

Daniel Bain has joined Lindsays as a partner in its dispute resolution and litigation (DRL) team in Edinburgh. Mr Bain, known widely for his work in commercial property and contract disputes, said: “I feel that Lindsays is a great fit for my expertise, not just in property and commercial dispu

Thorntons has promoted Corah Franco to partner in its private client team. Ms Franco joined Thorntons in October 2022, after completing her training and spending more than three years focusing on private client work. She was then promoted to associate at Thorntons in July 2025 before being appointed