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Susan O’Brien The statutory national public inquiry into historical abuse of children in care begins today.

Developers whose plans for a six-turbine wind farm near Glen Affric were refused have launched a legal challenge in the Court of Session against the Scottish governmentplanning reporter's decision.

A postman in Cupar who was fired following allegations that he stole mail has been reinstated by an employment tribunal. David Mitchell, 57, was dismissed last December after 27 years with Royal Mail. His bosses accused him of stealing greeting cards containing money and gift vouchers, but failed to

The UK's third-largest trade union is facing legal action from its own members, who say the union did not reach an agreeable settlement over an equal pay dispute with a local authority. Hundreds of low-wage women workers at North Lanarkshire Council are looking into negligence claims against the GMB

Adrian Mahoney Falkirk Council is to call for equitable funding for CCTV services across Scotland after it was forced to cut CCTV monitoring in Justice Secretary Michael Matheson's own constituency.

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Philip Argo Oil and gas specialist lawyer Philip Argo has joined HBJ Gateley’s Aberdeen office as a consultant, as the firm further strengthens its offering to the energy sector.

http://www.clt.scot/paralegal Thursday the 25th September marked a special day for graduates of the Specialist Paralegal Qualifications offered by CLT Scotland and accredited by the University of Strathclyde.

Shailash Vara Ministers will today set out plans on outlawing “backhanders” paid by barristers to solicitors to secure cases.

Steve Eckersley The Information Commissioner's Office has imposed a £200,000 fine on a Scottish firm authorised to make green energy assessments by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Angela Constance The Scottish government has "no intention at all of abolishing the position of rector" at Scotland's universities, education secretary Angela Constance has said.

Allan Hogarth Leaked diplomatic cables have revealed that the UK made secret vote-trading deals with Saudi Arabia to guarantee both countries were elected to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2013 The Guardian reports.

Dan Cutts Weightmans celebrated the opening of its Glasgow office last night with a soiree at the Gallery of Modern Art.

Michael Matheson Powers which would let police search children for alcohol could be brought in after a public consultation the Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has said.

Gavin Millar QC A media lawyer has warned that terrorism legislation could be used by police to obtain information on journalists' sources.