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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

John Campbell

Consolidation across the patent attorney sector has been forecast by the founder of one of Scotland’s newer IP practices, The Herald reports. Founder of Creation IP, Bryn Williams (pictured), said his sector had seen a wave of small independent firms launch over the past 10 years but that he expec

The story of young Scots who smuggled themselves onto a boat bound for Canada in a tragic misadventure involving torture, bullying and ultimately death is told in a new graphic novel, The Scotsman reports. On April 7, 1868, a group of boys who came to be known as the "Arran Stowaways", managed to sm

Roseanna Cunningham Overall funding for land reform will be increased by £3.4 million this year, with the existing Scottish Land Fund budget maintained at £10m.