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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has pledged to make Tesla’s new 'flying' Roadster legal in the state, joking that it could "leapfrog golf carts in The Villages". "We will make sure that it's legal," DeSantis wrote on X, following Elon Musk’s unveiling of the long-awaited vehicle at a Space

President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed of Allermuir has delivered his valedictory lecture ahead of his retirement next year, focusing on the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the ‘Law Lords’ – the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords – at an event in the court

The Jackdaw gas field is set to begin supplying British homes and businesses by the end of this month after the energy secretary agreed that the regulator could grant consent for production. The project is expected to increase domestic gas production by around six per cent at its peak, support the U

Communities will "have more opportunities to have their say" in shaping how Scotland's largest landholdings are managed under proposals now open for public consultation. The Community Engagement Obligations and draft large land holdings guidance under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 consultation

From artificial intelligence in employment tribunal proceedings to forthcoming changes to statutory time limits and the latest position on fire and rehire, the Faculty of Advocates Employment Law Group Annual Conference 2026 will explore significant developments currently shaping employment law. The

Ledingham Chalmers has appointed Sarah Morris as managing partner, bringing 25 years of experience with the firm to the role. Ms Morris leads the firm’s institutional litigation team and has extensive experience advising public sector clients, local authorities and major insurers. Having built

Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman has published tongue-in-cheek advice for workers hoping to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on release day but who have exhausted their paid leave. The government agency’s Instagram guide explains when employees are entitled to unpaid leave under the National Emplo

The European Court of Human Rights has been awarded this year’s Judicial Independence Award by the International Association of Judges. The prize is given to people and organisations that work to ensure that judges are free to make decisions based on the law and the facts of each case –

Kehinde Adeogun, director of legal services and policy at the Black Equity Organisation (BEO), is to discuss strategic litigation and racial justice in a lecture at the University of Glasgow next month. Her lecture, entitled On Racial Justice and the Law: In Conversation with Kehinde Adeogun, will t

More than 5,300 applications to Scotland’s Redress Scheme are awaiting a decision, almost double the figure a year ago, according to official statistics published today. The figures, covering the first 54 months of the scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care, show that 9,676 app

Anderson Strathern has strengthened its dispute resolution team with the promotion of commercial litigation specialist Eilidh MacEwan to partner. A solicitor advocate with more than 10 years' experience, she advises clients across the financial sector on a range of commercial disputes including inso

Axiom Advocates is proud to announce its outstanding results in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide, achieving Band 1 set rankings in 12 practice areas, alongside additional rankings across a wide range of disciplines. With an impressive 97 individual overall rankings, these results reflect the exceptional

A third year law student at the University of Strathclyde has been named as the 2026 recipient of the Kirk Murdoch Scholarship. Arisha Asghar, 20, from Glasgow, is the first member of her family to pursue a career in law.

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Alistair Blair. Mr Blair, 64, a farmhand employed by Graham's The Family Dairy, died on 4 November 2024 after sustaining fatal injuries in an incident at a storage shed at Birkenwood

Glasgow-based brain injury charity Headway Clyde has launched its ‘lifesaving’ ID cards nationally, thanks to a donation from Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP.