Lawyers

Former wife of ‘violent abuser’ slams seven-year sentence

The Petrel in Imperial Dock on March 22. Picture: Andrew O'Brien

Survivors of tipped over ship suffering with 'life-changing' injuries

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

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

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

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

Short-term let rules 'unlawful' Court has ruled

Edinburgh short-term let rules 'unlawful', court rules

Prince Harry

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

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

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

Dancer at the Burke and Hare

Council's legal fees for strip club ban bid costs taxpayers £117k

Marco Biagi was a Scottish Government minister and is now an SNP city councillor. Picture: Julie Bull.

SNP council tax plans for Capital ‘ruled unlawful’
Lawyers said to have shot down plan ahead of Edinburgh council setting budget
Donald Turvill

Taxpayers face huge bill to cover Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees

Home Office vows law change to protect victims of sexual assault

Gold medalist Usain Bolt of Jamaica stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 4 x 100 meter Relay on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Usain Bolt loses £10m life savings in “potential act of fraud”

Kanye West lawyers look to publish newspaper ads to drop their client

Sex workers told of how the ban would cause hardship

Dancer says council is on 'moral high horse' as strip club ban reaches court

Actor Kevin Spacey leaves the US District Courthouse on October 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Kevin Spacey’s trial in Manhattan has begun

Managing partner Nick Scott: 'With our new office in Inverness, our clients will benefit from greater proximity to our lawyers.'

Edinburgh legal firm Brodies commits to further growth with Highlands launch

Kristin Winters is starring in the one-woman show Ghislaine|Gabler at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

One-woman Ghislaine Maxwell show to be staged at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The wrecked nose section of the Pan-Am Boeing 747 in Lockerbie, near Dumfries.

Judges reject family’s Lockerbie bomber appeal

Housing case was heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Council loses case over home in Edinburgh for Covid-vulnerable father-of-six

Uber drivers protest outside the Uber offices in London in 2019 (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

The Supreme Court has ruled Uber drivers are workers
Uber drivers are workers and will now be entitled to breaks, holiday pay and minimum wage after a years’ long legal battle
Alex Nelson

Supreme Court justices ruled on the latest round of a long-running fight between Uber operating companies and drivers on Friday.

Union hails ‘historic’ Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers are workers

Britney Spears's father Jamie has controlled her finances and personal life for 13 years (Getty Images)

Britney Spears's conservatorship explained as it goes back to court

Harry and Meghan are launching their own ‘honours list’ to rival the Queen’s - h...

Grenfell Tower suppliers knew its cladding ‘would burn with lethal speed’ - acco...

Protests have been t aking place in Kenosha, Wisconsin since Sunday night (Getty Images)

17-year-old charged with murder of two demonstrators in Wisconsin - here's what ...

Virgin is seeking protection from creditors in the US

Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection - what it means

CHICAGO - AUGUST 09: Ronnie Vannucci Jr., Brandon Flowers and Mark Stoermer of The Killers perform during the 2009 Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park on August 9, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Gentner/Getty Images)

What is hazing? Definition of the term as lawyers for The Killers dismiss claims...

Miguel Chui, a teenager from Edinburgh, speaks out about the institutionalised racism he faced at St Augustine's RC High School

Lawyers to probe Edinburgh school racism claims

The plan for the new Filmhouse was unveiled this week

No matter what happens, the consultants always win – Kevin Buckle

The owners of a Harry Potter memorabilia shop in Edinburgh face a High Court challenge from Hollywood. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh shop faces legal action with Warner Bros over Harry Potter stores

Conservative party leadership contender Boris Johnson leaving his office in Westminster. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

New Scottish courts bid to stop Boris Johnson from forcing through a no-deal Bre...

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale leaves Edinburgh Sheriff Court where she is facing a defamation action brought by pro-independence blogger Stuart Campbell. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Ruling on Kezia Dugdale homophobia claim to be made ‘within weeks’

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JK Rowling has launched legal action against former PA Amanda Donaldson. Picture: John Devlin

JK Rowling ex-PA saw employment as ‘blank cheque’, court told

Anti-Brexit campaigners with Union and European Union flags outside the House of Commons in London. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

UK can cancel Brexit, according to top law officer

The Ibrox side breached teh terms of their agreement. Picture: SNS Group

Rangers lose latest court battle with Sports Direct and now face legal bill

Lawyers for Alex Salmond will go to the Court of Session next month. Picture: TSPL

Court date set for Alex Salmond legal battle

Members of the Slater and Gordon team at the summit

Lawyers climb Arthur's Seat 72 times for charity

The Court of Session in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Judge throws out legal challenge to stop at-home abortion pill

Andrew Fitchie gave explosive evidence to the inquiry in October 2017. Picture:: TSPL

Lawyers claim key evidence at trams inquiry '˜affected by jet-lag'

The High Court in London where the case was heard

Transgender man who gave birth seeks to be baby's father

The best and worst April Fools' Day stories from around the UK

The case could eventually involve 200,000 women. Picture: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Tesco equal pay case could lead to Â£4bn bill

Simon Byrom took the city council to court.

Tree protester who fought Cowgate hotel landed with Â£50,000 legal bill

Kezia Dugdale outside the Palace of Westminster. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Pro-indy blogger launches court action against Kezia Dugdale

Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire. PIC: Creative Commons/Flickr/Neillwphoto.

National Trust for Scotland sued in castle nude photo row

Hearings are set to take place in the new year.

New evidence to be considered in Edinburgh murder case

A cyclist is taking legal action over a tram fall. Stock image

Cyclist sues Edinburgh Council Â£50k for tram fall

Charlie Gard's parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard arrive at court. Picture: PA

Charlie Gard's parents back in court to decide baby's future