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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.

Michael Matheson The Scottish government has called on the Home Office to extend its judge-led inquiry into undercover police activity to be extended to Scotland.

A woman has been jailed for eight months after she falsely accused a colleague of sexually assaulting her. Teresa Watson, 50, was found guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court of making the false accusation against Martin Canavan when the two worked together in a WH Smith branch in Aberdeen Airport.

A golf club which sued the suppliers of an electric trolley after a “Motocaddy” caught fire and caused extensive damage to a clubhouse have had an action for more than £500,000 damages refused. A judge in the Court of Session dismissed the club’s claim that the producers and importers of the

The Rt Hon. Lord Carloway (pictured) has been appointed by Her Majesty The Queen as Scotland's new Lord President. Lord Carloway succeeds the Rt Hon. Lord Gill who retired from the post as head of Scotland’s judiciary on 31 May 2015.