Sunday, April 26th, 2020 Remote Hearings start in Court of Session with Sheriff Court to follow
From 21st April, there was a resumption of essential civil business in the Court of Session with the Inner House sitting as an online Court for...
View moreThursday, April 2nd, 2020 Coronavirus - Further Update
We thought it would be helpful to provide a general update on where matters stand.
View moreThursday, March 19th, 2020 Further Coronavirus Update
The Coronavirus outbreak continues to have a significant and developing impact on our court system and practices. SCT has issued updated...
View moreWednesday, March 18th, 2020 Coronavirus Update
A further update as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop with far-reaching and unprecedented consequences. We can confirm...
View moreFriday, March 6th, 2020 Man who swallowed his false teeth wins almost £200,000 in damages
In this action for clinical negligence which went to proof before Lady Wise, the pursuer was successful in showing that his medical treatment at...
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 Emma Toner Appointed As First Ever Female Editor Of Session Cases
we are delighted to announce that Emma Toner has been appointed as the Editor of Session Cases. Emma started as a reported for Session...
View moreWednesday, January 29th, 2020 Sumburgh Inquiry
The Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of four passengers on a helicopter carrying offshore workers near Sumburgh in August 2013 was formally...
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 Angela Grahame QC returns to full time practice after stepping down as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Advocates
Angela Grahame QC FCIArb has returned to full time practice today after standing down as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Advocates. Angela had held...
View moreWednesday, January 8th, 2020 Scottish Legal Aid Board Liable for Interest to Solicitors Firms
This important case for solicitors firms engaged in legal aid work, holds that the Scottish Legal Aid Board (“SLAB”) are liable in...
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Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 Determination Published Re Clutha Fatal Accident Inquiry
The determination of Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull has been published today following the Clutha Fatal Accident Inquiry. Peter Gray QC, Claire...
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