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Authorities in Washington DC have agreed to pay an undisclosed settlement to a man who claimed he was unlawfully detained after following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme music from Star Wars on his phone as a form of protest. Sam O’Hara sued the District o

Black Chambers is delighted to welcome a new member into the stable. Liam Kildare called to the bar on 26 June and brings 11 years' experience as a criminal defence solicitor with an Edinburgh firm where he was made partner before leaving to commence his devilling period at the Faculty of Advocates.

People diagnosed with mesothelioma will have fairer access to compensation under legislation to be brought forward this year following calls from campaigners. The law will clarify when the three-year time limit for raising a claim begins, addressing a longstanding problem where the clock can run out

A Michigan couple have been charged with second-degree murder after prosecutors alleged their seven-year-old son died weighing almost 18st (113kg) after years of medical neglect. Damien O’Brien, 40, and Jessica O’Brien, 41, were charged following the death of their son, Casper O’Br

Lord Mulholland, a former lord advocate, privately criticised the decision to settle the malicious prosecution claims arising from the failed Rangers fraud case, according to a leaked memo. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service ultimately admitted wrongdoing over its prosecution of former R

Shoosmiths has announced a record £80 million profit in its results for the 2025/26 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1m for the second consecutive year, as the firm continues to invest in innovative technology, clients and high value-work. Underlying turnov

A boutique legal studio built on decades of corporate and commercial expertise has launched in Dundee. Attuned is founded by Campbell Clark and Kirk Dailly, who bring a track record of supporting innovative and ambitious businesses through mergers and acquisitions, investment transactions and commer

Daniel Bain has joined Lindsays as a partner in its dispute resolution and litigation (DRL) team in Edinburgh. Mr Bain, known widely for his work in commercial property and contract disputes, said: “I feel that Lindsays is a great fit for my expertise, not just in property and commercial dispu

Arnot Manderson Advocates has welcomed Ed Cadden, Gregor McPhail, Jillian Merchant, Alan Calderwood and Garry Ferguson to the stable following their admission to the Faculty of Advocates on Friday. This follows directly on from the recent success of two well attended Better the Devil You Know Semina

Google will face an 11-week trial starting on 28 September in a legal action for over £1 billion in damages brought on behalf of thousands of UK app developers who were allegedly overcharged for using Google’s Play Store. With the trial now approaching, Google has failed in a last ditch

The opening of the new prison in Inverness has been delayed again, with the Scottish government saying the facility is now expected to be completed in spring 2027. Justice Secretary Neil Gray told Holyrood that construction issues had pushed back the completion of the £209 million HMP Highland

Ampersand has welcomed Laura-anne Langlands and Miranda Cannibal to the stable, following their call to the bar today. On the new members’ arrival, stable director Isla Davie KC, said: “We are delighted that Laura-anne and Miranda are joining Ampersand. They are already highly regarded a

Optimum Advocates has welcomed Chris Farrell, Eve Gilchrist and Iain Cahill to the stable today. Mr Farrell calls to the bar after 12 years as a solicitor. He practised primarily in criminal litigation. He has extensive experience of trial advocacy in a wide range of matters, including serious viole

Compass Chambers has welcomed Ross Fairweather, Carolyn McPhee and Jennifer Martinez Sillars to the stable after they called to the bar today. Prio to calling to the bar, Mr Fairweather worked in Anderson Strathern’s litigation department before joining Clyde & Co, working in their catastr

Mohsen Din, Florence Gibson and Molly Little have joined Westwater Advocates. They each bring excellent credentials, relevant experience and an abundance of energy and enthusiasm.