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The Blue Lobster in Stornoway

Tripadvisor removes Bernera dog dispute-linked review

Tripadvisor removes Claire Kellerman’s Blue Lobster Café review as hate speech amid dog access dispute and £10,000 legal action in the Western Isles, Scotland.

Court of Session finds Information Commissioner erred in law over Salmond files

Nicky Grant and David Perdikou.

Nicky Grant and David Perdikou.

Shakespeare Martineau promotes Edinburgh commercial property lawyer to legal director

Employment tribunal

Sandie Peggie legal team seeks NHS Fife emails as 'highly relevant' to tribunal claim

Solicitor Douglas McConnell believes measures to prevent wrongful conviction in criminal trials have been diluted.

Solicitor Douglas McConnell believes measures to prevent wrongful conviction in criminal trials have been diluted.

Solicitor warns justice system safeguards against wrongful convictions weakening

Solicitor Margaret Gribbon and nurse Sandie Peggie arrived in Dundee as the employment tribunal

Solicitor Margaret Gribbon and nurse Sandie Peggie arrived in Dundee as the employment tribunal

Employment tribunal

Revealed: the secret emails behind NHS Fife's controversial Sandie Peggie statement

Sign reading Employment Tribunal

Sign reading Employment Tribunal

Employment tribunal

Black waitress, 15, called ‘that’ and ‘it’ by Thurso hotel chef wins £13k in tribunal

Ilia Belov and his sister Nadjedzha Belova.

Ilia Belov and his sister Nadjedzha Belova.

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Bulgarian siblings who assaulted girls in Dundee to appeal against sentences

In a case that began in 2014, scientists were called to the stand to give evidence on the effects of Baudoinia, a fungus commonly known as whisky fungus, which caused black staining on their home.

In a case that began in 2014, scientists were called to the stand to give evidence on the effects of Baudoinia, a fungus commonly known as whisky fungus, which caused black staining on their home.

Court of Session

Scottish couple lose 12-year legal battle against Diageo over whisky fungus

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission has written to the country's courts, police, lawyers and prosecutors requesting they do not destroy papers relating to sex offence cases following a landmark ruling last year by the Supreme Court.

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission has written to the country's courts, police, lawyers and prosecutors requesting they do not destroy papers relating to sex offence cases following a landmark ruling last year by the Supreme Court.

Law Society of Scotland

Courts, police and prosecutors told not to destroy sex crimes files as appeals loom

Glasgow law student wins scholarship offering Pinsent Masons placements

Rockstar North building, the main studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series, at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Rockstar North building, the main studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series, at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Employment tribunal

Rockstar HR chief denies asking staff to ‘keep tabs’ on union membership

Lawyers offer reasons why Murrell's was withdrawn.

Lawyers offer reasons why Murrell's was withdrawn.

Nicola Sturgeon

Here's why defence lawyers believe Murrell's legal aid was withdrawn

Sandie Peggie faces loss of wages on January 1 as tribunal against RCN gets under way

Court of Session hears Scottish Government bid to keep Salmond files secret

Next Tuesday's case could have a profound impact on FOI

Next Tuesday's case could have a profound impact on FOI

The Salmond files case could change how Freedom of Information works in Scotland

Austin Lafferty, consultant solicitor with Austin Lafferty Solicitors, has just achieved his art Advanced Higher, 50 years after sitting his O Grade

Austin Lafferty, consultant solicitor with Austin Lafferty Solicitors, has just achieved his art Advanced Higher, 50 years after sitting his O Grade

Why one of Scotland's best-known lawyers went back to school at 65

‘It makes no sense at all’: The £7,000 dog fight that rocked a tiny Hebridean island

Marion Beck of Scottish Assistance Dogs Association with her dog, Willow

Marion Beck of Scottish Assistance Dogs Association with her dog, Willow

Like Great Bernera café dispute woman, I have an assistance dog. Don't judge me

Employment tribunal

McGill's Buses illegally sacked worker who refused drug test over Snapchat beer video

The judge concluded that a man returning to work after a period of leave

The judge concluded that a man returning to work after a period of leave

Employment tribunal

Estate agent that 'pushed out' new mother ordered to pay her £47,970

MSP demands legal aid review as island charities face ruin in café dog ban case

Weightmans grows revenue and profits for fifth year running as Glasgow team expands

A carer has been awarded more than £8000 after being sacked on the spot over the phone.

A carer has been awarded more than £8000 after being sacked on the spot over the phone.

Employment tribunal

Carer told 'You are f****** sacked' awarded thousands by tribunal judge

The Supreme Court made the ruling last November.

The Supreme Court made the ruling last November.

Law Society of Scotland

Twenty sex offenders bidding to get convictions quashed 'tip of very large iceberg'

There are not enough Legal Aid solicitors throughout Scotland

There are not enough Legal Aid solicitors throughout Scotland

Citizens Advice Scotland

Legal Aid in Scotland must work in reality, not just in theory

Brexit Secretary David Davis (left) and former First Minister Alex Salmond on the opening day of the Edinburgh Fringe chat show Alex Salmond Unleashed

Brexit Secretary David Davis (left) and former First Minister Alex Salmond on the opening day of the Edinburgh Fringe chat show Alex Salmond Unleashed

Sturgeon 'stitched up Salmond to hide truth about Murrell' claims Tory MP

Pizza Express is offering a main meal for £1

Pizza Express is offering a main meal for £1

Employment tribunal

Pizza Express swastika complainant accuses judge of winking during tribunal

Generic Interior of spa

Generic Interior of spa

Employment tribunal

Scottish spa brand counts cost of making pregnant worker redundant

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in November regarding what evidence can be heard in sex offence trials.

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in November regarding what evidence can be heard in sex offence trials.

Faculty of Advocates

Twenty serious sex offenders seek to have convictions quashed after landmark ruling

South Lanarkshire Council HQ

South Lanarkshire Council HQ

Sturgeon and Murrell ignored SNP councillor's warnings over £1m council scandal

At least 14 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine

At least 14 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine

'I'd be persecuted in Russia but I don't feel safe in Ukraine either'

The Bridge Inn, Ratho

The Bridge Inn, Ratho

Employment tribunal

This Edinburgh pub boss told worker to 'f*** off' for going to look after his kids

Court of Session

Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in

Scottish solicitors join case against Donald Trump executive orders in the U.S

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

Man, 53, died after being ‘negligently exposed’ to asbestos, court rules

An inspection was carried out after a student raised concerns about food hygiene at a Pizza Hut restaurant in Aberdeen

An inspection was carried out after a student raised concerns about food hygiene at a Pizza Hut restaurant in Aberdeen

Employment tribunal

Student wins £11k tribunal after restaurant chain ‘food poisoning' disclosures

The late First Minister Alex Salmond pictured in 2012.

The late First Minister Alex Salmond pictured in 2012.

Salmond £3m compensation case against government to proceed after rock star funding

A housing worker of North African origin has won her tribunal case after being told to 'learn how to speak Scottish'

A housing worker of North African origin has won her tribunal case after being told to 'learn how to speak Scottish'

Employment tribunal

Housing worker told 'learn how to speak Scottish' wins tribunal case

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the

Court of Session

Scottish ministers settle £392,500 legal bill after For Women Scotland court defeat

Leading KC Aidan O'Neill said it was hard to overstate the importance of the Supreme Court ruling in November last year.

Leading KC Aidan O'Neill said it was hard to overstate the importance of the Supreme Court ruling in November last year.

Rape shield laws

'Momentous': Top KC reveals judges 'objection' over rape trials ruling

The Scottish Government substantially redacted information relating to NHS Fife's improvement plan following the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal.

The Scottish Government substantially redacted information relating to NHS Fife's improvement plan following the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal.

NHS Fife 'improvement plan' after Sandie Peggie case restricted by ministers

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Ministers make major offer to raise legal aid fees in bid to end long running dispute

What are the nuances in the judgments of Sandie Peggie and Darlington nurses?

What are the nuances in the judgments of Sandie Peggie and Darlington nurses?

What the Darlington trans changing room case means for Sandie Peggie appeal

Sandie Peggie said she hopes her judgment can be overturned.

Sandie Peggie said she hopes her judgment can be overturned.

Sandie Peggie hopes NHS Fife ruling 'overturned' after Darlington trans row judgment

A homeless support worker has been sacked by the Salvation Army after suggesting refugees should be 'sent back on a boat'

A homeless support worker has been sacked by the Salvation Army after suggesting refugees should be 'sent back on a boat'

Employment tribunal

Charity refugee worker sacked over 'send them back on a f****** boat' outburst

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond

Why the Scot pushing for secret Sturgeon files is not 'hopeful' of release

Lawyers in Scotland are warning against plans in England and Wales to end jury trials for most offences.

Lawyers in Scotland are warning against plans in England and Wales to end jury trials for most offences.

Faculty of Advocates

Scottish lawyers issue fresh warnings over juryless trials following UK plans

Supporters of For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network outside the Scottish Parliament

Supporters of For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network outside the Scottish Parliament

'Cowardice': Sandie Peggie lawyer condemns Scottish Government over FWS ruling

Lawyers are considering how courts in Scotland will implement a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court.

Lawyers are considering how courts in Scotland will implement a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court.

Law Society of Scotland

Lawyers seek clarity from courts amid fears over resistance to rape shield ruling

It could become unlawful to dismiss an employee during pregnancy or for six months after returning from maternity leave

It could become unlawful to dismiss an employee during pregnancy or for six months after returning from maternity leave

Employment Rights Bill

Don't blink as some potentially seismic shifts are coming soon

A landmark judgement has been made today by the Supreme Court.

A landmark judgement has been made today by the Supreme Court.

Faculty of Advocates

Supreme Court issues landmark judgment on Scotland's rape shield laws

‘Significant number’ of clients contact law chiefs as legal firm ceases operating

‘Significant number’ of clients contact law chiefs as legal firm ceases operating

'Worrying time' for clients as historic Scottish law firm ceases operating

Alex Salmond pictured at the Alba Party manifesto launch in June 2024.

Alex Salmond pictured at the Alba Party manifesto launch in June 2024.

Alex Salmond legal aid decision for criminal trial revealed