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James McMillan Remotely Piloted Air Systems – also known as drones – have been the subject of much controversy lately, writes James McMillan.

Nominations are now open for solicitors hoping to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision making body. Becoming a member of the Law Society Council provides an opportunity to influence key decisions, contribute to the work of the society and help to represent and support local solicitors.

Women in Law Scotland (WiLS) is holding its formal launch event on Thursday 21st April 2016 at 6pm. The event is being hosted by the Law Society of Scotland at its new offices at Atria 1, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh and is being sponsored by Scott & Co.

Burness Paull has announced it is the official sponsor of Team Scotland at this year’s Homeless World Cup.

A man found guilty of carrying an “offensive weapon” in public after witnesses saw him brandishing two knives and chasing youths in a street “as if he was going to stab someone” has failed in an appeal against conviction. The Criminal Appeal Court dismissed the appellant’s claim that the s

Optimism among Scotland’s solicitors continues to rise, research carried out by the Law Society of Scotland has found. The annual survey of more than 500 solicitors from different sectors of the profession, which was carried out during 2015 by Ipsos MORI, gathered views on a range of issues.

Franklin Dehousse The European Court of Justice (ECJ) abused its own rules in order to double the number of judges in the General Court, one of its tribunal members has said.

The Faculty of Advocates has voiced misgivings about the draft of a new criminal offence of domestic abuse. While acknowledging immediately that drawing up an offence which encompasses threats, physical and psychological abuse, and coercive control is “not without difficulty”, the Faculty said i

(L-R): Kate Wyatt, Nina Taylor, Lauren Cook, Louise Norris, Sandy Lamb, Kirsty Cooper

Ian Maxwell Ian Maxwell of Families Need Fathers (FNF) Scotland calls for Scottish courts to publish more family law judgments.

Brian Inkster Crofting law expert Brian Inkster has said the Scottish government's recently launched consultation on the 2017 crofting elections is "flawed".

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New rules governing bin lorries are to be introduced following the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the 2014 Glasgow bin lorry crash that killed six pedestrians, The Herald reports. Crews will be given training in the use of driver controls and stronger health screening measures are to be brought i

A scheme to get prisoners into work following their release has seen all of its participants gain employment. Shaw Trust Scotland, an employment charity, ran the scheme at HMP Low Moss.

Lord Brodie A U.S. born woman who claims British citizenship through descent from her South African mother has successfully challenged a decision to refuse her application.