Opinion

The UK government would be acting consistently with its election manifesto commitments, domestic growth agenda, and international climate commitments by approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields, writes Chris Sawyer. A consultation on the proposed development at the Jackdaw site closed l

Unless you have been living under a rock, you can’t fail to have noticed the rise of the e-scooter. Like a plague of locusts, they have invaded our streets, pavements, even communities, bringing with them accidents, collisions and anti-social behaviour. A favourite of the balaclava toting teen

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), working alongside European Athletics and a number of leading female athletes, has published guidance aimed at encouraging more respectful coverage of women's athletics, writes Katy Bourne. The recommendations, relevant to sports fans, clubs, teams, athletes and

Scotland’s seabed is six times the size of our land – supporting biodiversity, jobs and climate resilience. Yet, as a new report from Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has found, Scottish ministers are failing in their legal duty to protect it, writes Phil Taylor, director of Open S

Over the past few years, one of the most noticeable developments in my practice has been the growing number of clients who are choosing mediation to resolve family law disputes, writes Richard Smith. While mediation has long been an established option in Scotland, it feels as though we have reached

A common concern expressed by defenders who are served with an inhibition on the dependence is whether the diligence will affect their credit rating. The answer, in most cases, is no, writes Ahsan Mustafa. An inhibition on the dependence is an interim protective diligence available under Scots law.

While many UK employers are making progress in implementing measures to prevent harassment in the workplace, few have implemented systems to monitor their effectiveness and provide comprehensive training ahead of new legislative provisions coming into force, writes Susannah Donaldson. These were the

Section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA) significantly expands the scope of corporate criminal liability in the UK. Under the new regime, organisations can be liable where a “senior manager” commits a criminal offence when “acting within the actual or apparent scope of

New funding for Edinburgh fintech Aveni and the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab underscores Scotland’s growing strength in financial technology, with investment in AI, regulatory innovation and collaboration positioning the country as a leading hub for responsible fintech development, writ

The UK Supreme Court is set to clarify whether a company can recover losses suffered by a subsidiary after hearing a landmark appeal stemming from the closure of Glasgow's famed Rogano restaurant, with the ruling expected to have significant implications for commercial contract claims across the UK,

The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual work-related injury report has revealed the number of workers killed in work-related incidents has declined year on year, but by a smaller rate than in previous terms, writes Kevin Bridges. The construction, agriculture, forestry and fishing secto

Carole Ewart argues that Scotland's freedom of information laws should allow independent appeals against decisions by the lord advocate and procurators fiscal, ending what she describes as a blanket exemption that undermines transparency and access to justice. In the CFoIS draft FoI Reform Bill, a p

As Glasgow prepares to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, CMS Scotland's Kimberley Cross explains why protecting intellectual property, sponsorship rights and event branding is central to the commercial success of modern sporting events. Major sporting events capture public attention, but their comme

Silence may no longer be the safest option for accused persons in modern Scotland despite the example set by Nicola Sturgeon, writes Douglas McConnell. For decades, Scottish defence solicitors have offered a piece of advice so consistently it became almost instinctive: Say nothing.

Amie Brown focuses on the impact recent reforms in upward-only rent reviews in England and Wales will have in Scotland. The recent decision to ban upward-only rent review clauses in English commercial leases marks a huge development in property law.