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The Law Society of Scotland has launched a guide to help improve disability and neurodiversity inclusion across the Scottish legal profession. The guide offers practical information and advice on how organisations can embed disability and neurodiversity inclusion in their processes and procedures, a

Blackadders LLP has been ranked in the top band for private wealth law in the Dundee area in the Chamber High Net Worth Guide. As well as appearing in Band 1, Laura McDowall, head of the private client team, has achieved an individual Band 1 ranking for the Dundee area.

Company insolvencies in June have fallen year-on-year by four per cent to 109. The figure comprised 60 CVLs, 43 compulsory liquidations and six administrations. There were no CVAs and no receivership appointments.

A journalist has been ordered to pay €5,000 to Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after mocking her height on social media. Giulia Cortese, 36, was found guilty of defamation after a 2021 post in which she described Meloni as four feet tall.

Stronachs LLP's private client team has been highly ranked in a UK high net worth guide. The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is an annual publication which covers the international private wealth market and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world. It gathers considerable feedbac

Addleshaw Goddard has become the first major law firm to receive the Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW) 'Fertility Friendly' accreditation in recognition of its work to improve workplace experiences for staff facing fertility issues. The firm achieved the accreditation following a thorough review of i

Burges Salmon, which has an office in Edinburgh, has retained its Platinum ‘We invest in people’ accreditation, following its initial accreditation in 2021. The Investors in People report commended Burges Salmon’s ‘people first’ culture and open and transparent communic

The head of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has refused to resign following a damning report into the watchdog's handling of the Andrew Malkinson case. Mr Malkinson wrongly served 17 years behind bars after being convicted in rape in 2004. He steadfastly maintained his innocence and his

Record-breaking prison sentences have been imposed on climate activists in England who complained they were denied the opportunity to explain their motivation to the jury. Just Stop Oil co-founder Roger Hallam was sentenced to five years' imprisonment – believed to be the longest sentence ever

Dunfermline solicitor Alison Marshall has gained equality, diversity & inclusion certification from the Law Society of Scotland. The partner at Wright, Johnson & Mackenzie (WJM) was part of the first group to take on the course, which is only available to "leaders and managerial members" of

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Hamas and other groups committed war crimes on 7 October, says HRW

A Holyrood committee has sought clarity on when a new law will come into effect which will prevent under-18s from being sent to prison in the wake of a tragic death. Following the death of 17-year-old Jonathan Beadle at HMP&YOI Polmont on Saturday, Holyrood's Criminal Justice Committee has writt

A medical negligence claim concerning a 12-year-old girl who suffered brain damage at birth has been settled for just under £21 million, making it one of the largest-ever settlements of its kind in Northern Ireland. Eoin Kearney of Derry-based Brendan Kearney & Co Solicitors, a member of A

Falkirk Council has become the first local authority to benefit from a new scheme that aims to make it easier for councils, public bodies, and community groups in Scotland to transform neglected and ownerless buildings for local benefit.

Thorntons has announced 22 new promotions across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Inverness and St Andrews operations following a year of exceptional growth.