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Scottish legal authorities have failed to explain the fate of an Aberdeen sheriff who was the subject of sexual misconduct allegations almost four years ago. Jack Brown was reported by a female lawyer, referred to as X, in 2018. He was suspended on full pay.

The Scottish government must ensure Police Scotland has the vehicles that it needs as it emerged that a quarter of the vehicles that the service relies on have in excess of 100,000 miles on the clock. Figures acquired under freedom of information legislation show that Police Scotland have 348 vehicl

The Law Society's new president has said criminal lawyers should refuse work for which they are not properly remunerated as they demand a 15 per cent increase in legal aid fees, in line with barristers. Lubna Shuja's appointment comes as solicitors have been offered a nine per cent rise, despite hav

Thorntons has been recognised for its legal expertise and experience in new rankings released by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories. Thorntons retained its rankings across 12 different categories including corporate and commercial, social housing, family and employment, securing a h

A new way to market properties for sale has been launched by a collective group of solicitor estate agents and ESPC. Offers being accepted subject to the sale of the buyer’s property is common practice in many property transactions across Scotland. This proposition is brought to market to targ

Spain has abolished the titles of the grandchildren of the fascist dictator General Francisco Franco as well as 30 others linked to him. The Democratic Memory Law, passed earlier this year, came into effect yesterday and removes the amnesty for the atrocities committed under Franco's 40-year rule, w

The Trusts, Fiduciaries and Executries Bar Group (TrustBar) will present a seminar in on Thursday 17 November 2022 in the Reading Room, Advocates Library, Parliament House, Edinburgh. Chaired by Gordon Watt, Advocate, the event will feature three talks: The seminar has been accredited by the Faculty

Compass Chambers is delighted to have been recognised as a leading set by Chambers UK in the latest edition of the directory which was published yesterday. Compass has received 47 individual rankings in 6 practice area categories. Compass is also ranked Band 1 as a set in 4 categories – Person

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a seminar entitled ‘Off-Payroll Working and IR35 – the Current Landscape’ at the Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh on Thursday 17 November 2022. Following the new Chancellor&r

Gibson Kerr has expanded its team with the appointment of Morgan Perrie as solicitor following her traineeship at another firm. Her move coincides with the promotion of Katie Fulton to senior solicitor following strong client and colleague recommendations.

Men should refrain from discussing sport and "opera" in the workplace to avoid excluding women and minorities, according to a judge. Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, said that conversations at work dominated by such discussions could prevent women and ethnic-minority people from taking part in

The Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, has spoken with dismay about the increase in cases alleging violence against women and girls. Speaking at the Law Society of Scotland's annual conference, Ms Bain detailed the nine per cent increase in domestic abuse cases to 33,000 last year and the rise in alleg

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned that companies are leaving themselves open to cyber attack by ignoring crucial measures like updating software and training staff. The warning comes as ICO issued a fine of £4,400,000 to Interserve Group Ltd, a Berkshire based constr

Lindsays has appointed a new director to its commercial property team. Bringing more than 20 years’ experience and a special interest in advising firms operating in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors, Martin Bennett's arrival comes as demand for advice in the sector grows and as part

In an un-bee-leviable story, a woman has denied releasing a swarm of bees upon sheriff deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice on her. Rorie S Woods, 55, from Massachusetts, faces charges of assault and battery and pleaded not guilty before being released on bail.