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The Supreme Court (UKSC) and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) will hear all cases and deliver judgments through video conferencing from today. The UKSC and JCPC are adjusting working practices to ensure that the courts can continue to function, whilst taking appropriate steps to comply

At Pinsent Masons diversity and inclusion (D&I) is an integral part of how we conduct our business. This most obviously benefits our 3,500 staff who work in 25 offices over four continents, but it also generates a great deal of interest from clients who are always interested in what we are doing

A woman found guilty of being concerned in the supplying of heroin and speed after the drugs were found during a police search of her home has had her conviction quashed following an appeal. The Appeal Court of the High Court of Justiciary ruled that the sheriff erred in refusing a preliminary

Our colleagues at Scottish Housing News have highlighted how Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) is keeping staff morale up. KHA's head of housing, Matthew Busher, has introduced ‘Dress Up Friday’ into his routine – the alternative to dress down Fridays – after a week working f

Guidance on virtual court etiquette in England and Wales has been issued by a judge. Lord Justice Fulford, Vice President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division), has outlined the default position for hearings conducted online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Yvonne Evans, law lecturer at Dundee University, shared her home-working setup, saying: "Reconfigure your living room/office so you’ve got perfect conditions to write Tax Avoidance: The Musical".

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended that an independent body regulate legal services in Scotland. In a report published today, it also recommends that the Law Society of Scotland carry out a review of the impact of existing price and service transparency guidance, including w

A controversial five-year prison sentence for a woman who tried to vote without realising she was ineligible because she was on parole has been upheld by a US appeals court. Crystal Mason, 44, from Fort Worth in Texas, said she did not realise she was not allowed to cast a ballot in the 2016 preside

It all could have been so different for MML Legal partner Ryan Russell, an employment specialist who has won countless high-profile cases on behalf of wronged employees.  During his studies at Dundee University, Mr Russell formed a band that enjoyed some early success, leading the budding lawye

A church is suing Edinburgh Council after a conference featuring an American pastor was cancelled due to complaints made about his views. Destiny Church, based in Glasgow, was due to host its three-day 'Surge Conference' in June at the Usher Hall.

Gillespie Macandrew has promoted three experienced lawyers to its partnership. Eilidh Adams, Simon Williams and Gillian Wright, former legal directors at the firm, will join with immediate effect having advanced through the firm's training academy.   Ms Adams heads up the firm’s private c

A pizzeria employee who allegedly faked a robbery to look good in front of his bosses has been arrested. Police were called to the Pizza Hut restaurant in the US state of New Jersey early on Friday morning, News12 reports.

BTO’s wills and estates team is offering a free 20-minute consultation and dedicated helpline to help people put their affairs in order in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Ross Brown, head of BTO’s wills and estates team in Glasgow, said: “We are acutely aware that the coronaviru

All Sheriff Court business has been consolidated into 10 courts across Scotland. In response to the government restrictions on movement during the emergency, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is now moving to the next phase of its contingency plans.

Registers of Scotland (RoS) has been encouraged to find a "sensible solution" to completing applications to register title to land after the Keeper suspended all activity in light of the coronavirus pandemic. RoS said in a statement: "We are working on a digital solution that will enable us to allow