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The Supreme Court hearing on whether Scotland can call an independence referendum without the consent of the UK government begins today. The case deals with whether Holyrood has the necessary powers to call a referendum. Over the next two days a panel of judges will consider arguments before releasi

The vast majority of criminal defence solicitors in Edinburgh have suffered mentally and physically from the work they do. A survey by the Edinburgh Bar Association (EBA) found that 87.5 per cent of members agreed that their role as a criminal defence solicitor has had a negative impact on their men

Michael Johnston has joined the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) as a solicitor. Formerly of Miller Hendry in Perth, he worked within the firm’s residential property department and specialised in conveyance on sale, security work, title disputes and the sale and purchases of house

An SNP politician has been rebuked over the tone of his remarks about the Supreme Court and the decision it reaches in the current referendum litigation. Michael Russell suggested that the court will “fail the people of Scotland” if it rules that Holyrood cannot hold its own independence

The second episode of The Ice Cream Wars tells the inside story behind the investigation, trial and convictions that would lead to a 20 year battle for justice that gripped Scotland.

A doctoral student investigating the experiences of image-based abuse of adults in Scotland is looking for help from solicitors. Image-based abuse is the creation or sharing of intimate images, or the threat of sharing them, without consent.

Last week, news of an accident involving Scottish record-breaking cyclist, Christina MacKenzie, spread through the cycling community and beyond. Christina holds the women’s record for cycling from Land’s End to John o’Groats in 51 hours and 5 minutes and the NC500 Women’s rec

The United Kingdom Constitution Monitoring Group (UKCMG) has warned that the UK constitution is under increasing strain, threatening the quality and stability of our democracy.

The largest research study ever undertaken into female entrepreneurship highlights the disparity between male and female-led companies in Scotland and the rest of the UK.  Drawing on data from over 4.5 million businesses UK-wide, statistics from the accurate analysis by The Gender Index data re

The Inner House of the Court of Session has rejected a reclaiming motion by the insurers of a Maltese tour company against a decision to dismiss a personal injury action raised against them due to the state immunity of a third party. Pursuer Simon Morrison originally raised the action for damages ag

An event to celebrate the achievements of the Lawscot Foundation’s first graduates has raised a further £1,200 to support aspiring lawyers.

A giant potato weighing more than 3,600 kilograms and measuring over four metres long has ended up in hot water with traffic police. The potato – which isn't real – is being driven around the United States on the back of the Big Idaho Potato Truck as part of a marketing campaign by the I

An event marking the opening of the new legal year in Ukraine has been cancelled as a result of missile strikes across the country. The Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA) had invited legal professionals from across Europe to virtually attend tonight's event, which was set to be addressed by Vsevolod Kn

Dallas McMillan Solicitors has announced that Rosslyn Milligan has been assumed as a partner of the firm. She joined Dallas McMillan in August 2020 to head the firm’s private client team and has overseen significant growth in that department since her arrival.

Brodies LLP has appointed leading litigators Clare Bone and Malcolm Gunnyeon. Based in Glasgow, Ms Bone is a top-ranked health and safety and corporate crime lawyer with more than 20 years' specialist experience. Awarded Hall of Fame status by Legal 500 for continued excellence in the field of healt