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The UK government’s bulk surveillance powers will be examined by the highest chamber of the European Court of Human Rights this week, the latest stage in a long-running legal battle over the UK’s use of previously-secret surveillance powers and its sharing of massive amounts of private c

Gilson Gray has taken over number six Rutland Square – increasing its total office space in the capital to over 13 storeys and its total office footprint to 21,000 sq. ft. Glen Gilson, managing partner at Gilson Gray, said: “As one of Scotland’s fastest growing companies, it’

Balfour and Manson has appointed two new associates to its personal injury team. Adelle Walker has joined from Digby Brown, while Peter Littlefair has been recruited from Lyons Davidson.

The number of sex discrimination claims made by workers has risen by 69 per cent to a five year high according to new research. More than 9,300 claims have been made in the past year, law firm GQ Littler said.

Mark Easton, a solicitor and experienced infrastructure investment professional, has been appointed as the new chair of Kingdom Initiatives, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association and part of the Kingdom Group. Kingdom Initiatives provides mid-market rented homes and other hou

The Information Commissioner’s Office (the ICO) has issued notice of its intention to serve a penalty notice (a fine) on British Airways (BA). The ICO intends to fine BA £183.39 million following last year’s personal data breach where “a variety of information was compromised

Via Dentons' partner Michael Dean: "It's not every day you welcome international judges; the Lord Provost of the City and eminent international law academics to the office for a chat over a drink! Being one of the most international law firms, Dentons was delighted to host an informal drinks gather

A man driving a hearse in a carpool lane was rapped after being told his dead passenger didn't count. The driver was pulled over after police spotted him driving solo in an "HOV lane", reserved for vehicles with at least one passenger.

A man who pled guilty to being concerned in the supplying of cocaine after providing a “safe house” for a friend has successfully appealed against a sheriff’s decision to impose a custodial sentence. James Houten was sentenced to 23 months’ imprisonment after admitt

Following an investigation, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39 million for infringements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The proposed fine relates to a cyber incident notified to the ICO by Briti

Brodies LLP has reported record turnover of £76.86 million for the financial year to 30 April 2019. This represents growth of 12 per cent, up from £68.59m the previous year. Profits before partner distributions also increased, up 14 per cent to £37.40m from £32.86m in 2018. I

Shepherd and Wedderburn has achieved record financial results in its 250th year, with revenue and profits rising four per cent and 3.6 per cent respectively in the year to 30 April 2019. Revenues for the year totalled £55.7 million, up from £53.5 million in 2017/18, and profits before pa

A Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by judges in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Bosco Ntaganda and his fighters disembowelled babies and smashed their heads, judges said.

The Roberton Review into the Regulation of Legal Services in Scotland commissioned by the Scottish government was published 10 months ago. The Competition and Markets Authority and the Scottish government have now responded. This latest document identifies the drivers of reform as proportionality, c

A new taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland is to be chaired by Professor Catriona Matheson from the University of Stirling. The taskforce will examine the main causes of drug deaths, promote action to improve the health outcomes for people who use drugs, and advise on fur