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Throples, foursomes and those in polyamorous relationships will be able to register their partnerships in West Hollywood, California following a City Council vote on 3 November.

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Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP and former chief executive of Who Cares Scotland Duncan Dunlop has called on the Scottish Government to ensure the independent Scottish inquiry into group-based sexual abuse and exploitation of children not only puts survivors at its centre but ensures they can get mean

Blackadders LLP has promoted Robyn Lee from director to partner in its private client team. Ms Lee started as a trainee at Blackadders in 2017 and has progressed steadily throughout her legal career, operating at every level of the firm. She now mentors a new generation of trainees.

Scotland's legal sector has rallied behind aspiring lawyers facing socioeconomic barriers by donating more than £6,200 to social mobility charity the Lawscot Foundation.

Freeths is moving its enlarged Glasgow team to Aurora, 120 Bothwell Street, in February 2027, after growing office revenue by 43 per cent in the past year and expanding its team to 23 people. The expansion marks the next phase of Freeths’ growth in Scotland. The firm opened in Glasgow in July

Head of the School of Law at the University of Aberdeen and co-convenor of the Anti-SLAPP Research Hub has addressed members of the European Parliament on the implementation of the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive. Professor Justin Borg-Barthet warned that significant gaps remain in the protection of jo

Russell Brand’s barrister launched a verbal attack on Sunday Times journalist in a courtroom corridor following Mr Brand’s conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday. Ian Winter KC said to Sunday Times chief news correspondent

A Mexican tourist has been awarded $200,000 (£148,474) in damages after he was arrested for failing to obey a police order. Police commands in poorly pronounced Spanish translated to “fart police”.

The Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship (LCF) is to host ‘Fair Hearing’ a courtroom drama based on the Gospel of John on 14 November.

Any reform of the roles of the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General should be “evidence-led” and based on extensive consultation to reduce the risk of unintended consequences, the Law Society of Scotland has told MPs.

Compass Chambers has announced that Lesley Hogg has been promoted to the new role of senior deputy clerk. Ms Hogg joined Compass in 2013, having previously worked in other stables for 13 years. This makes her one of the most experienced deputy clerks in Scotland. Her friendly approach, great sense o

Shepherd and Wedderburn has elected Joanna Boag-Thomson as its new chair. Ms Boag-Thomson succeeds Gillian Carty, who steps down after serving two successful consecutive terms as chair. Ms Boag-Thomson joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a partner in 2000 and is a highly experienced lawyer. Her practi

Jones Whyte, named Firm of the Year (250+) at the 2026 Scottish Legal Awards, has announced eight promotions across its legal teams, with its private client department leading the way. The firm, which employs more than 300 people across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, has promoted team members in

Orbital, the AI platform for real estate work, has launched new capabilities that support Scottish commercial real estate. Through a structured pilot with multinational law firm Pinsent Masons, Scottish real estate professionals and lawyers can now use Orbital on matters governed by Scots Law for th