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Photo via Flickr Russian gangs are carrying out elaborate fraud operations targeting solicitors handling property purchases that allow them to steal money on the day of completion.

An MSP who has been a long-standing campaigner for anti-human trafficking legislation in Scotland has hailed a double initiative by a group of advocates. Jenny Marra MSP is supporting two “Tumbling Lassie” events to examine the law on slavery in Scotland and to raise funds for charities which he

Jackie McRae (left) and Gillian MacNulty after their charity dip in Loch Lomond A daring duo from Pagan Osborne are on the crest of a wave after smashing their fundraising target for Alzheimer Scotland.

Pictured (l-r): Jonathan Guy and Murray McCall Anderson Strathern has appointed partner Jonathan Guy as the new head of its expanded insurance and health & safety unit.

Scottish Ministers have appointed Iain Farquhar Maclean as the new deputy chair of the Scottish Land Court. A panel was formed to provide advice to Scottish ministers on suitable candidates to fill the office of deputy chair.

Yves Bot The Scottish government's plans to create a minimum unit price for alcohol could adversely affect the free movement of goods the Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has said.

A man has pleaded guilty to attacking a sheriff as he walked towards a court building. On 22 July last year, Mark Ross, 28, was refused entry to Edinburgh Sheriff Court as he was drunk.

L-R,David Beveridge (Managing Director), Laura Forrest (Solicitor), Caitlin O’Dowd (Trainee) and Fraser Morrison (Associate Director). Macdonald Henderson has announced major new appointments and promotions.

Ian Angus Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace has announced the appointment of Ian Angus as a solicitor within the firm.

Mark Parkhouse England-based law firm TWM Solicitors is the latest to take on a partner from McClure Naismith LLP, which entered administration last week.

Trish McLellan The Law Society of Scotland is extending access to a confidential support and advice service to all of its registered paralegals.

Heather Nisbet Heather Nisbet looks at some important issues in overage deals in the second half of her two-part blog.

Michael Matheson Two reports on Police Scotland's call handling and use of stop and search were released today as Justice Secretary Michael Matheson prepares to appear before MSPs.

Kate Frame The lawyer acting for the family of Sheku Bayoh, who was killed in police custody in May, has criticised thePolice Investigations and Review Commissioner(PIRC) and its powers ahead of a meeting this morning.