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The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association has announced that SYLA Football is back again this year thanks to the sponsorship of Nelson James Sheriff Officers. Location: EdinburghWhen: every Tuesday eveningTime: 8:00 PMFormat: five- or six-a-side

Meta is to pay $25 million to US president Donald Trump to settle his lawsuit against the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts after his supporters stormed the US Capitol building in 2021. The settlement agreement, which does not include any admission of liability by Meta, was signed by

The malicious prosecution scandal bill has reached £53 million, according to the latest figures. The Crown Office, which pursued seven individuals linked to the takeover of Rangers FC a decade ago, told the Daily Record that the failed prosecutions were "regrettable".

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A woman has been found guilty of a criminal offence after repeatedly sending "fart selfies" to her boyfriend's ex. Welsh woman Rhiannon Evans, 25, sent the videos – in which she smirked at the camera before moving it to her bottom and passing gas – throughout the festive period.

Davidson Chalmers Stewart and its client Uplift UK have welcomed the decision of the Court of Session to uphold a legal challenge against a proposed North Sea oil and gas development. The Davidson Chalmers Stewart team praised the court’s decision to reduce the relevant consents given by the U

The installation of Scotland’s new lord president is to be livestreamed from the Court of Session.  Lord Pentland will be sworn in as head of the Scottish judiciary on Monday, with the ceremony available to watch live on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service website from 10am.

A major milestone has been achieved on the Inner Hebrides island of Colonsay with the completion of nine affordable homes at Scalasaig. The homes, developed by the Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC), aim to tackle the critical shortage of housing on the island while supporting the local

A rapist found guilty of sexually abusing two young children has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown. Ryan Brown, 36, was jailed for seven years at the High Court in Glasgow on 11 July 2024 after being convicted of two charges the previous month.

Macnabs and Thorntons have announced a merger in a deal that unites two of the most prominent firms in Perthshire and Stirlingshire. The merged firm will be known as Thorntons. Macnabs’ five partners and 39 employees will transfer to Thorntons when the merger takes place on 31 March 2025.

Scotland’s cities and sectors are emerging as key drivers of international investment, according to the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report published by Irwin Mitchell and Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM). The report highlights Scotland’s pivotal role in attracting ov

Organisers of an illegal fight club in Dundee have insisted their late-night public brawls are community events suitable for the whole family. Police broke up a planned fight at Caird Park on Saturday night, where a large crowd had formed in advance of the organisers arriving by limousine.

Lord Ericht has reduced decisions to allow production from two oil and gas fields. There were three petitions relating to oil or gas projects in the North Sea and North Atlantic. Two non‑governmental organisations, Greenpeace and Uplift, sought to challenge (a) the decision of the secretary of sta

His Majesty The King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney has appointed Sheriff Fiona Tait as senator of the College of Justice. Sheriff Tait will take up appointment on 5 February 2025.

The Judicial Office for Scotland is now on Instagram. The new social media account has been created to inform and educate the public about Scotland’s judicial office holders and their role and work within the justice system.