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Scottish law firm Burness Paull has reported profits of £23.8 million on turnover of £57.6 million for the year to July 2018. Latest results filed with Companies House have revealed the firm’s highest-earning partner enjoyed a profit share of £634,000 with

A Hibernian fan who was jailed for confronting Rangers captain James Tavernier during a match has failed in an appeal to have his custodial term quashed. Cameron Mack, 22, who was sentenced to 100 days’ imprisonment in April 2019 after pleading guilty to a charge of breach of the peace, claime

Burness Paull has reported a rise in turnover for its financial year ending 31 July 2019, posting an annual income of £58.5 million – up two per cent from £57.6m in 2017/18. Profit at the firm was £22m, down eight per cent from £23.8m. Burness Paull chair Peter Lawson s

Trustpilot, a platform for companies to build trust with consumers, has announced the appointment of Carolyn Jameson as chief legal and policy officer. Ms Jameson will report to Trustpilot founder and CEO Peter Holten Mühlmann and be part of the executive leadership team.

A motorist who was fined and given six penalty points after being convicted of driving without insurance and who claimed there were “special reasons” for her licence not being endorsed has had her appeal dismissed. The complainer, who failed to appear in court on six occasions to argue h

Lindsays has announced three promotions as part of its ongoing growth. Louise Norris has been promoted to director within the commercial property team, Lauren Pasi has been promoted to senior associate within the personal injury team and Tim Macdonald has been promoted to associate within

Homeowners who were ordered by a court to pay a proportion of the cost of maintaining the amenity grounds in their housing scheme after being sued by an estate and land management company have successfully challenged the decision. The Sheriff Appeal Court ruled that the proprietors were no

A lender which sued two customers for payment of outstanding sums due on car sale agreements has successfully appealed against decisions to refuse to grant decree in their favour after the actions were undefended. The Sheriff Appeal Court ruled that the sheriffs erred in considering that the vehicle

A man convicted of assaulting his partner has failed in an appeal against a sheriff’s decision to impose a non-harassment order. The appellant argued that the order was “not necessary” because the complainer was not was vulnerable and she did not want the protection, but the S

A man convicted of a so-called “revenge porn” offence after posting an intimate picture of a former partner on Facebook has successfully challenged a decision to place him on the sex offenders register. The Sheriff Appeal Court ruled that while the offence was motivated by a desire

A lawyer has been left with a £350,000 bill after losing a legal battle with his sisters over the estate of their late father, an esteemed judge. Lord Templeman, who was nicknamed "Sid Vicious" because of his sharp rebukes to counsel, died in 2014, sparking a family feud.

Lindsays has rewarded five rising stars with promotion. Two new partners have been appointed, along with a senior associate and two associates.

Five thousand people who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl have registered for a class action lawsuit that claims the resort and Tyrol region put private gain before public health, The Irish Times reports.

A man who was convicted of assaulting his former partner and of behaving in a threatening and abusive manner in breach of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 has succeeded in having the former charge quashed by the Sheriff Appeal Court. The convictions of the appellant,

Peter Braid installed today as a senator of the College of Justice at a ceremony held in Parliament House, where social distancing was observed. Lord Braid was installed before a bench of two judges, the Lord President, Lord Carloway, and the Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian.