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Jones Whyte has announced the appointment of Ruth McIntosh as its first professional support lawyer. Ms McIntosh, a Law Society certified specialist in essential business and leadership, joined Jones Whyte in 2020 and has played a key role in the firm’s growth.

Members of the profession and others will be saddened to learn of the death on 2 February of Professor Philip Love, who was formerly the professor of conveyancing and professional practice of law at the University of Aberdeen and latterly, vice-chancellor of the University of Liverpool.

Laura McCabe has joined DWF as a partner in its Scottish litigation team. She joins the firm after almost five years at Anderson Strathern. She brings 14 years of expertise in appearance work to her new role and has broad experience in most aspects of civil and commercial litigation. From fatal acci

A police force has apologised for an advert modelled after the video game Call of Duty. The ad, from police in Peoria, Illinois, copies the look of the game in order to attract recruits.

Anthony Kinahan, secretary of the Scottish Council of Law Reporting, is taking on the challenge of walking 100km in March to raise funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). Mr Kinahan said: "I suffered from a stroke almost a year ago. I have recovered well and have set myself thi

A Dundee lawyer has been found guilty of defrauding a client out of nearly £3,000.

Police responding to a report of dangerous driving found a 103-year-old woman with an expired driving license at the wheel of an uninsured car. Giuseppina Molinari, born in 1920, was fined and taken home by police in Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region after being pulled over in the early hours o

Dear Editor, You published an article on 21st March 2024 entitled “Outer House allows proof in civil damages claim raised by Emily Drouet’s siblings against abusive boyfriend”. I note that you describe Ms Drouet as having “committed suicide after being abused by her boyfriend

A four-figure reward is on offer for the return of a life-sized bronze stag statue stolen from a London garden. 'Henry', said to be worth up to £10,000 (around €11,600), was abducted from the front garden of interior design expert Alison Cork MBE, the Evening Standard reports.

Anderson Strathern has confirmed the appointments of a new director and associate. Ellen Eunson joins the firm as an experienced legal director specialising in rural law, covering a broad remit. This includes property sales and purchases, bank security work, succession planning, partnerships, agricu

Thorntons is introducing family-friendly policies. New mothers will receive treble the existing paid maternity, which is rising to 26 weeks at full pay and 13 weeks’ half pay. People who adopt will be entitled to the same benefits.

A popular careers clinic aimed at encouraging women who are considering becoming advocates will be hosted by the Faculty of Advocates again this year. The Women at the Scottish Bar Careers Clinic received positive acclaim when it was launched by the Faculty of Advocates last year. Participants took

The lawyer who represented a police officer who won a case against Police Scotland said the force has "weaponised" its process against officers who complain. Margaret Gribbon was giving evidence to MSPs who are considering new police complaints and misconduct legislation.