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The Supreme Court today handed down judgment in a case defining the scope of an appeal under section 24 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The judgment in HM Inspector of Health & Safety v Chevron North Sea Ltd. also resolves the conflicting decisions of the Court of Appeal in Hague

Judith Robertson The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has expressed its disappointment that Holyrood's social security committee rejected an amendment to further enshrine the right to social security in law.

Samuel Moore Burness Paull has announced plans to adopt new legal technology developed by Nalytics.

Derek Penman A new report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMICS) states that undercover policing is a legitimate policing tactic and the necessary safeguards are in place to support its use by Police Scotland.

Campbell Newell International intellectual property (IP) firm Marks & Clerk has been identified as a top ranking firm for trade mark prosecution in Scotland.

Angela Grahame QC The lack of legal aid for arbitration has been raised with MSPs by the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Angela Grahame QC.

Judith Robertson A new initiative launched today aims to help Scotland’s public authorities put human rights at the heart of their budget planning.

Graham Ogilvy Scottish Legal News is pleased to report that we have had some excellent feedback from our Lawyers of Tomorrow feature which we ran last year.

A solicitor is looking for help with a new venture seeking to assist survivors of human trafficking, modern slavery, domestic-abuse and victims of ethnic, political and religious persecution. Jennifer Matthew, a senior solicitor in the dispute resolution team at MacRoberts in Edinburgh and vice-chai

Paula Lee Leigh Day has announced the launch of what is potentially, at £4 billion, the largest ever equal pay challenge in UK history, aimed at Tesco.

Laura Dunlop QC Art lovers will have the chance to learn about the Faculty of Advocates at a special free drop-in event at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh.

Graeme Dey The former Arbroath Sheriff Court building will be put on the open market if a community buy-out effort does not secure the cash soon, the Evening Telegraph reports.

Colin Hulme Burness Paull has secured a quartet of accolades for its intellectual property law practice.

Blackadders' dedicated incapacity law team is aiming to raise £1,000 for charity by "bagging" as many Munros as possible in a single day. The funds are being collected for Alzheimer Scotland to support its range of specialist services for people in Scotland with dementia and their carers.

Kate Frame The police complaints watchdog has revealed that it was nearly overwhelmed by cases involving senior officers.