In another major step forward, today saw the first family proof conducted entirely by WebEx. Technology worked well, and the evidence was concluded. Julia Donnelly, head of ⁦LivBrownFamily⁩, acted for the defender. #virtualcourts ⁦Law Society Scotland⁩ livbrown.co.uk/our-team/julia…

More about Scotland’s first ever virtual family proof - Julia Donnelly ⁦LivBrownFamily⁩, who acted for the pursuer, offers her comments on the process. #remotecourts ⁦Law Society Scotland⁩ livbrown.co.uk/news/family/br…

As remote hearings become ever more common in Scotland, and may become the default for summary trials and family proofs, here are some thoughts on the practical implications for both lawyers and clients. #remotecourts livbrown.co.uk/news/news-anno…

Our senior partner, Julia Donnelly, was on BBC Scotland’s The Nine last night talking about the use of remote courts to keep the justice system moving in lockdown. Her client was able to progress his claim for contact despite many courts being put on hold.

Our experienced employment solicitor, Stephen Smith, answers some important questions around the gradual return to school for pupils and the implications for their working parents. For further info contact our office by telephone, email or social media #WFH #flexibleworking

livbrown.co.uk/about-us/caree… The first applications have arrived for our exciting new role in employment law - please see our website for job spec and how to apply. Familiarity with #socialmedia is one of the things we are looking for. #ukemplaw #lawjobs #backtowork #Employment

Congratulations to our Nicola Watson who recently passed her STEP Advanced Certificate in Wills and Executries with Distinction 👩‍🎓We offer knowledgable and reliable advice in relation to all private client matters. Visit our website livbrown.co.uk/private-client for further information

In an editorial last week, Scottish Legal News suggested that remote hearings (particularly for FAIs) were justice on the cheap. I don’t agree - this is my response. #remotecourts scottishlegal.com/article/stuart…

How the court deals with COVID-19 related offences comes into sharp focus. Our Darren Fleming looks at the recent Crown appeal of an unduly lenient sentence. #bestformofdefence livbrown.co.uk/news/criminal-…

And we’re back! Our Shettleston office is back open to the public today with social distancing of paramount importance. #StaySafeStayHealthy #bestformofdefence

Delighted to be ranked Band 1 for Crime in the new Chambers & Partners 2021 directory. Stuart Munro is also recommended for Financial Crime. ⁦LivBrown Crime ⚖⁩ chambers.com/guide/uk?publi…

Delighted to be top ranked by Chambers for crime. #bestformofdefence Crime, Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds, UK | Chambers Rankings chambers.com/guide/uk?publi…

Our very own Dr Sarah Munro, a solicitor in our Private Criminal Team, appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime programme to talk about #extradition. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Courts and Tribunals have been designated as essential services and regulations allow those summoned as #jurors and #witnesses to still attend at this time. The measures in our buildings are there to keep you safe and we need you to follow the rules.

Dr Sarah Munro: EAWs and extradition post-Brexit – the need for mutual trust scottishlegal.com/article/dr-sar…

Contact with children during Lockdown – what are the rules for parents? ⁦LivBrownFamily⁩ livbrown.co.uk/news/family/co…

Here’s a wee blog from our Alison Miller about being one of the few criminal trainees in the profession and what the future may hold for her career. #bestformofdefence livbrown.co.uk/news/criminal-…

Unusual case of ours recently heard in the Nobile Officium #bestformofdefence scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-s…

🚨 CRIMINAL TRAINEESHIP 🚨 We are looking to recruit a criminal trainee with a view to starting with us this summer. Please email CVs and a brief covering letter to: [email protected] #bestformofdefence