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A toddler pulled a loaded pistol from a backpack at a daycare in Canton in the US state of Michigan, on Monday, police said. No one was injured, and the child was quickly stopped by a teacher. Police Chief Joseph Bialy said the child’s parent, a police officer from a neighbouring jurisdiction,

A barrister must pay £6,767 in wasted costs after trying to undertake the first day of an employment tribunal hearing while travelling by train in Germany. Michael Engelhardt-Sprack had been permitted to appear remotely at the final hearing because he lives in Germany, practises in the UK and

Pinsent Masons has elected Richard Griffiths as managing partner. Mr Griffiths, who will succeed Laura Cameron with effect from 1 November, is global head of the firm’s property group. Under his leadership the group has grown by 13 per cent over the last two years.

Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn after details of his financial circumstances emerged, The Scotsman reports. The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) confirmed that it has stopped funding the former SNP chief executive, who was jailed for five years in June after pleading guilty to embezzlin

The roles of the lord advocate and solicitor general are to be scrutinised in a review chaired by Lord Boyd of Duncansby, First Minister John Swinney has announced. The review of the two law officer posts will consider:

Mary-Jay Morton has been promoted to partner at Laurie & Co, joining managing partner Linda Fyffe and private client partner Caroline Stephen in directing the firm’s operations in Aberdeen, Aboyne and Ballater. Since joining the firm in 2016, Ms Morton has carved a strong reputation for ex

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has today warned that protections from excessive restraint in mental health settings may not be preventing harm. In a new paper, Restrictive practices in Scottish adult mental healthcare – gaps in human rights protection, the SHRC outlines that prote

BTO Solicitors LLP has recorded turnover of £23.1 million, an increase of nine per cent on the previous financial year, while profit before members' remuneration and profit shares increased by 11.1 per cent to £7.9 million. Cash generated from operations continued to strengthen and the f

A Kentucky man who won a $167 million lottery jackpot last year has been arrested for the fifth time since his win. James Farthing, 51, was arrested early Sunday in the car park of a Walmart in Georgetown after police found him asleep in the passenger seat of a running Ford Mustang.

A Scots employment law solicitor is warning businesses they could face a growing range of legal and practical challenges as AI-powered smart glasses become increasingly accessible. Liam Entwistle, partner and employment law specialist at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), said employers sho

Freeths, which has an office in Glasgow, has announced record financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, with turnover rising by more than 12 per cent to £187.6 million and an 8.2 per cent increase in profit. The results mark Freeths’ fourth consecutive year of double-digit grow

Landlords will have strict timescales to investigate any report of damp or mould, provide written findings, and carry out necessary repairs under new legislation which comes into effect next week. The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 – also known as Awaab&rs

Scotland's courts and tribunals will face unprecedented demand in the year ahead, according to Scotland’s most senior judge.  At the opening of the legal year ceremony held in Parliament House yesterday, the Lord President, Lord Pentland said that the status quo is no longer sustainable,

Brodies LLP has strengthened its real estate practice with the appointment of Andy Tyler as a partner. He has built a broad real estate practice advising developers, investors, funders and occupiers across a range of sectors. He is particularly recognised for his work in the living sector, including

Gillespie Macandrew has received a Highly Commended recognition in the Excellence in Community Care & Social Responsibility category at the Scottish Legal Awards 2026.