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A prominent lawyer has admitted his career is over after pleading guilty to bigamy and forgery of divorce documents. James Morton, 59, faked a divorce certificate in order to marry an employee of his firm – while secretly carrying on a relationship with both women.

A motorist found guilty of “dangerous driving” after overtaking a camper van before slamming on the brakes and forcing the other driver to perform an “emergency stop” has failed in an appeal against his conviction. Mark McLaughlin claimed that the sheriff had erred in ho

The steps needed to bring land back into productive use and prevent future sites from being abandoned have been published in a new report. The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce, set up last year by the Scottish Land Commission and SEPA, has today published a statement of intent and the measures req

Police Scotland has recorded more than 400 crimes since a new domestic abuse law was introduced. Under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, "coercive and controlling behaviours" is a criminal offence.

Brodies LLP has appointed Elaine McIlroy as partner in its employment and immigration team. With more than 17 years’ experience, she joins Brodies from Weightmans LLP, where she led its UK immigration team and Scottish employment practice.

Shelter Scotland is preparing to take Glasgow City Council to court unless it ends the practice of "unlawfully" denying homeless people temporary accommodation. The charity has outlined its intention to seek a judicial review in a solicitor's letter delivered today. The letter was hand-delivered by

The ‘Brexit means Brexit’ refrain from those supporting the UK’s departure from the European Union has become rather well-worn – especially when those that state this are seemingly prepared to overlook a more important point: the law is the law, writes Elaine Motion. On 6 Sep

Defence solicitor and author Willie McIntyre has featured in an episode of BBC Scotland's Crimes Files. The series sees leading criminologist Professor David Wilson and guests reinvestigate Scotland’s most notorious miscarriages of justice.

Police Scotland has spent more than £7 million preparing for Brexit. The figures were published in a paper to go before the Scottish Police Authority board meeting this week.

Jones Whyte Law has announced a new out of hours drop-in divorce clinic in Glasgow city centre. A first for the firm, the clinic will run on Thursday the 29th August, 5-7pm, and allow those going through a divorce to stop in after work and receive free help and advice on their case from a family sol

Beach authorities have revised public nudity rules to allow the display of "buttocks" after a concerned resident complained about lifeguard uniforms. The resident wrote to the local authorities to complain that the female lifeguard bathing suits were "too skimpy and revealing".

A couple from Falkirk have succeeded in getting a proof before answer in their case against a whisky company. Thomas and Gail Chalmers brought an action against Diageo Scotland Ltd for damages of £40,000 caused by a whisky aging facility that they allege has diminished the value

Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has written to the Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC  about the findings of the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) describing the brutal death of Allan Marshall, an inmate of HMP Edinburgh in 2015. Mr McArthur’s letter highlights con

On 9 December 2019, the senior managers and certification regime (SMCR) will come into force for all Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-regulated asset management firms, replacing the old approved persons regime. Sarah Leslie tells practitioners what they need to know. Final policy statement

A lawyer writes about their experience applying for a role in Scotland's judiciary, covered in SLN earlier this year. Clicking on your daily Scottish Legal News email one morning, you see that the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland, or JABS as it likes to be known, is recruiting again. Th