Lawyers

Police guard the nose section of Pan Am flight 103, which was blown up over Lockerbie, on December 21, 1988 (Picture: Bryn Colton)

Lockerbie bombing trial delayed by US judge

The Scottish Solicitors Bar Association has expressed concern about defence lawyer numebrs. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

Exclusive 'Dire' shortage of defence lawyers impeding justice recovery

The Scotsman has a week-long focus on Scotland's justice system

Exclusive Justice Denied: Crown Office faces 'biggest challenge' in years

Barney Ross, Clerk of Faculty, Faculty of Advocates

Devilling system helps advocates maintain the highest standards

Many legal aid lawyers are set to retire in the next few years and too few trainees are coming in to replace them (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

Lawyers paid less than minimum wage is creating a crisis of justice Pat Thom

Pat Thom warned the consequences of the legal aid crisis will be 'far reaching'. Picture: Jamie Williamson

Exclusive 'Alarming shortage' of legal aid lawyers undermining access to justice

The 'full and unequivocal' apology issued to Duke of Sussex

Tony Parsons, 63, from Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire. Picture: Family Handout/PA Wire

Family of charity cyclist killed by drunk driver receive pay-out

Alison McKee, Partner and Head of Family Law at Lindsays

Separating couples urged not to rush into divorce post-Christmas

The next generation of lawyers are training to help those dealing with trauma and 'harrowing' back stories

Exclusive Scottish lawyers training to help those with 'harrowing' back stories

New figures from the Law Society of Scotland show the profession is going from strength to strength.

Bright future for Scots legal sector as unprecedented figures revealed

AI monitoring renewable energy grids

Scottish Legal Review: Identifying areas of growth and prosperity

Jacqueline Law, Managing Partner, Aberdein Considine

Scottish Legal Review Briefing: Aberdein Considine

AI technology

Scottish Legal Review: Winning ways to innovate

Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner, WJM

Scottish Legal Review Briefing: WJM

Calum Raine, Managing Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson

Scottish Legal Review Briefing: Womble Bond Dickinson

Ai Law

Scottish Legal Review: Real legal life and artificial intelligence

Renewables infrastructure

Scottish Legal Review: Sailing successfully on

Arts centre Summerhall has been running in Edinburgh since 2011.

Why Fringe has put Summerhall box office payments on hold

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon before giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, in March 2021. Picture: PA

Delay over publishing Sturgeon legal advice 'wholly unacceptable'

Kilgraston School, which closed earlier this year

Exclusive The 'domino effect' of Labour's VAT charge on Scottish private schools

Match Of The Day and One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas who is "speaking to his lawyers" after being sacked by the BBC. Picture: PA

Jermaine Jenas responds to allegation after being sacked while on air

Lawyers can help infected blood victims get what they deserve - Jamie Lyons

Some people are using AI to serve as a ‘free lawyer’ – but the software is ill-equipped to deal with nuanced and complex situations (Picture: Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images)

AI won't be replacing human lawyers any time soon - Rachel Loose

Rogano launched a mural project in 2020 in which artists covered the boarded up restaurant in colourful works telling the hidden stories of Rogano.

Explainer Here's how a court case will decide the future of Rogano

Law firms do not comply with requests for information by the statutory deadline in around a quarter of the SLCC’s comnplaints investigations (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Lawyers need to realise they are not above the law - Vicky Crichton

Jodi Gordon is a Partner at Cycle Law Scotland

Happy lawyers will make a difference for clients - Jodi Gordon

The Scottish Government has been consulting on plans to ban 'conversion therapy'

Consultation on controversial plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’ draws to a close

Views across Loch Ness from the shoreline close to Invermoriston. Locals claim they have been blocked from accessing the shoreline by a neighbouring estate. PIC: Flickr/Adam Fegan.

Danish estate owners 'block access to Loch Ness'

Many journalists who have campaigned against Section 40 from the outset will welcome the commitment in the King's Speech to “protect public interest journalism,” by repealing Section 40 through the inclusion of the Media Bill.

Section 40 repeal: Press freedom was never more in the public interest Gary Shipton

Netflix will launch another season of the Murdaugh Murders this month. Cr. Netflix

Murdaugh Murders: Here's when season 2 of true crime doc hits Netflix

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill in December last year.

'Nothing sinister' about use of section 35 order on gender reforms

Prestwick Airport has been owned by the Scottish Government since 2013

Scottish Government spent £2.5m trying to sell Prestwick Airport

The legal profession has voiced deep concerns about the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill

Ministers do not understand need for separation of powers or choose to ignore it

A Scottish Government Bill has been heavily criticised by Scotland's legal establishment

Lawyers attack reforms as 'risking seriously undermining rule of law'

Exclusive Secret discussions around handing Sturgeon's WhatsApps to inquiries 'shocking'

A couple are suing Southern Regional Hospital after their son was ‘decapitated’ during birth

Couple sue doctor after newborn was ‘decapitated’ during delivery

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

Pictured: 9 images inside Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

The case is set to be heard in September Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government fails in bid to postpone legal showdown over gender reforms

Georgia Harrison has won over £200k in damages

Georgia Harrison wins £200k in damages following revenge porn case

Corrections officer Sandra Fuentes (L) assists inmate Leslie Van Houten (R) as arrives for her parole hearing before members of the Board of Prison Terms 28 June 2002 at the California Institution for Women in Corona, California.

Leslie Van Houton: Ex-Manson cult follower released after 53 years

England’s 2003 World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rugby union brain injury legal action reaches High Court
A legal claim brought by more than 200 former rugby union players against three of the sport’s governing bodies alleging they suffered brain injuries during the...

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer to marry girlfriend he met through Peter Sutcliffe in prison

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer granted permission to marry in prison

Prince Harry

Prince Harry accused of ‘wasting time’ ahead of court appearance

Andy Drane is a partner, Davidson Chalmers Stewart

Good advice is essential for renewables projects - Andy Drane

Prince Harry has lost a second legal challenge against the Home Office over his security arrangements in the UK. Picture: Getty Images

Prince Harry loses legal challenge over UK security

The Stand comedy club U-turns on cancelling Joanna Cherry

Piers Morgan says ‘he was not aware’ of phone hacking at Daily Mirror

Prince Harry

Mirror publisher apologies to Prince Harry in phone hacking trial

SNP MP Joanna Cherry had been due to take part in an event at the Stand Comedy Club until staff objected (Picture: Russell Cheyne/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Joanna Cherry says speaking out in trans debate ruined her SNP leader chances

The SNP's Stephen Flynn

Joanna Cherry has my support, says SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin dropped after film set shooting

Former president Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.

UK time for Donald Trump appearance in New York court

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court in Park City, Utah. Terry Sanderson is suing the actress for $300,000, claiming she recklessly crashed into him while the two were skiing on a beginner run at Deer Valley Resort in 2016.

Why did Gwyneth Paltrow offer ‘treats’ to courtroom staff?

Edinburgh’s council taxpayers have had to fork out more than £100,000 to pay the legal fees in the authority’s failed bid to ban strip clubs.

Council pays out more than £100,000 in legal fees in failed sex club fight

Lawyers defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her conviction, claiming “a tsunami of tweets” were prejudicial and prevented her from receiving a fair trial.

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries