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Fergus Ewing The process of nominating candidates opens today, with Scotland’s 16,000 crofters able to put forward candidates or stand themselves for election to the Crofting Commission’s board as commissioners.

Angela Constance Proposals that would see public bodies forced to have equal numbers of men and women on their boards would help to “shatter the glass ceiling once and for all”.

Julie Hamilton Julie Hamilton considers occupiers' liability in the wake of Craig Anderson.With parents’ demanding, varied and ever changing work schedules the need for alternative child care arrangements is on the rise, with many parents becoming reliant upon childminders, family and friends now

Nicola Sturgeon Calls for the devolution of immigration by a cross-party group of MPs has been welcomed by the Scottish government.

Organisers of The Tumbling Lassie Ball, which will raise funds for two human trafficking charities, have been “overwhelmed” by donations of glittering prizes for a silent auction. From a world-renowned author to international rugby stars, and from politicians to anglers, people have rallied to t

Alison Wild

Designed as a Diploma text, this book is worthy of a much wider, and older readership. It more than covers the Law Society of Scotland learning requirements – it is a vade mecum (look it up) for any young solicitor seeking to understand areas and disciplines which will actually make us men, or the

Two Nigerian entrepreneurs who were granted permission to remain in the UK have successfully challenged decisions to revoke their leave.The Aberdeen-based businessmen had each set up their own IT consultancy company, but due to the downturn in the oil industry they required to diversify their busine

Two lawyers who learned their craft at one of Scotland’s biggest legal aid firms have welcomed 2017 by opening their own practice. Glasgow-based Rutherford Sheridan comprises Melissa Rutherford and Paul Sheridan, both formerly of Latta and Co where Ms Rutherford managed the criminal department and

An Arkansas judge will never serve on the bench again after resigning immediately after allegations of sexual misconduct were put to him.Timothy Parker continues to deny swapping sexual favours with "many female litigants" in exchange for favourable bond conditions or the release of the women or th

Roseanna Cunningham A 12-week consultation on the long-term framework for the devolved management of the Crown Estate in Scotland was announced this week at Rhu Marina, Helensburgh.

Liina Tulk Liina Tulk considers circumstances where a banking dispute can turn into a professional negligence claim against previous lawyers.

Blackadders has reported increased profits and turnover. The Dundee-headquartered firm produced revenue of £11.7 million in the year to March 2016, an increase of 14.3 per cent.

Brodies’ highest-earning partner took home a profit share of £522,000 in the year to April 2016, with a performance bonus yet to be applied to this figure. The previous financial year saw the top payment boosted by 79 per cent.

Professor Stewart Brymer One of Scotland's leading solicitors, Professor Stewart Brymer, has written a history of the Dundee Heritage Trust which, with limited resources, managed to create two five star visitor attractions that have become a cornerstone of Dundee's current revival with a massive inv