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Compass Chambers has announced the appointments of new silks Gordon Balfour KC, Emma Toner KC and Yvonne Waugh KC. The trio were among 14 new King's Counsel appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has said it is investigating how a shirt was advertised for sale with a doctored image of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering a healthcare CEO in New York City. The now removed listing showed a smiling Mangione modelling a short-sleeved shirt in what may hav

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders saw average selling prices rise by 4.5 per cent year-on-year.

Dentons has elected Susan Kelly as non-executive chair of the firm's global board. Ms Kelly is a banking partner in the firm’s Edinburgh and London offices, serving as a member of both the Dentons UK, Ireland and Middle East LLP’s board and the Firm's global board. She will step into the

Ainslie Morrison has been promoted to associate within the family team at Hunter & Robertson Solicitors. Ms Morrison joined the firm as a senior solicitor and brings over five years of experience in family law, guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives with clarit

Glasgow and Central Scotland based estate agent and solicitors, Pacitti Jones, is expanding its legal practice in Glasgow through the acquisition of Rutherglen-based Carr Berman Crichton (CBC).  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and

A court in the US has decided against ordering Google to divest its Chrome and Android business in a competition case concerning its search monopoly. The US Department of Justice launched the long-running legal proceedings during the final months of the first Trump administration in October 2020, su

Livingstone Brown has pledged its support to eight charities by signing up to Will Aid for another season.  

TLT has expanded its office at Cadworks in Glasgow, marking another milestone in a year of growth. Designed from scratch to support TLT's flexible approach to working, TLT World, the enhanced office offers 60 additional desks, more meeting rooms and new areas that "foster innovation, connection and

Keoghs has strengthened its legal services offering with two appointments. As part of Keoghs’ continued expansion in Scotland, two partners join from Clyde & Co. Karen Dance brings over 25 years’ experience in insurance litigation, specialising in defended reparation cases. 

Stronachs LLP has appointed five new trainee solicitors and retained four newly qualified solicitors. Each of the new trainees will have the opportunity to work across different departments over the two-year programme, supported by partners and senior lawyers throughout.

The beloved costumed mascot of a popular US restaurant chain was arrested in front of bewildered children after being accused of credit card theft. Florida man Jermell Jones, 41, was dressed as the eponymous rodent mascot of Chuck E. Cheese – even wearing a giant foam head – when he was

A former lord president has said that two major public inquiries that cost £25 million in total have achieved “very little”. In a letter to MSPs considering judge-led public hearings, Lord Carloway, 71, who retired this year, criticised the inquiries into tainted blood and Edinburg

North Carolina’s law enforcement watchdog is proposing new standards that would explicitly ban police officers from having sex while on duty, in uniform, in police vehicles, or with subordinates and trainees. The initiative, led by the state’s Criminal Justice Education and Training Stan

Shoosmiths in Scotland has appointed Steven Stewart as partner within its growing real estate division. Mr Stewart is based in Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office, leading the Scottish planning and environmental practice for the firm.