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A company which pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches after a railway bridge worker died from inhaling gas fumes has been handed a £200,000 fine. David Rodger, 44, died working on the Tay Rail Bridge on the day his employer – then named Thyssenkripp Palmers Ltd – was awarded a health and

Tavish Scott MSP Scottish Liberal Democrat Tavish Scott MSP has today accused SNP ministers of operating in shadows over their failure to extend freedom of information (FOI) legislation to organisations currently exempt.

Maria Botha-Lopez Selling prices for homes in east central Scotland have increased by an average of 4.7 per cent between September and November 2015, compared with the same time last year, according to the latest figures released by ESPC.

George Solley The new levy set to be imposed on the purchase of additional homes will spark a demand for properties across the Dundee area in the first quarter of 2016, a property expert has predicted.

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC Lawyers in China continue to face improper interference in their professional work and serious violations of their rights according to the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) which has called on the country to implement the latest recommendati

(L-R) Banking partner Jonathan Edwards, Deborah Abraham and Andrew Palmer. DWF has been recognised with a "Commitment Marque of Excellence", the national standard that recognises high levels of organisational performance.

Members and staff of the Faculty of Advocates have been thanked for their “wonderful” response to a collection of Christmas presents and treats for vulnerable families. Maria Maguire QC, assisted by Irene Cumming, Faculty Superintendent, organised the collection for the charity, Home-Start Glenr

A woman who was left permanently disabled after sustaining a “profound and irreversible” brain injury during her birth has had a late application to amend her claim against a health board refused. A judge in the Court of Session ruled that the minute of amendment, which proposed a new “risk di

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) will give its ruling on the SNP's attempt to crack down on cheap alcohol this week. The issue ended up in court after MSPs approved the plans for minimum unit pricing (MUP) in 2013.

George Donnelly A prominent Dundee solicitor has warned cuts to the legal aid budget have forced more people than ever to represent themselves in court as the Scottish government revealed further cuts to the budget last week.

A controversial form of hard gambling which can see players lose hundreds of pounds in minutes should be banned from bookmakers. This is the stark conclusion of a report published today by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Regeneration Committee following an inquiry into fixed odds be

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has released figures on the top 20 legal aid firms, advocates and solicitor advocates in 2014-15. For the third year running, Glasgow-based Livingston Brown Solicitors remains the number one legal aid earner – bringing in £1,924,900 in 2014-15, which is small i

Brian McConnachie QC The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has released figures on the top 20 legal aid advocates and solicitor advocates.

Paul Pignatelli DWF has announced its plans to move into 110 Queen Street in 2016. The move supports the strategic aims of the firm and, it said, enhances the working environment for its people.

Andrew Flanagan A watchdog has said £21 million is unaccounted for inPolice Scotland's accounts and that it is in a “critical” position without a long-term financial strategy.