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Roseanna Cunningham Plans to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic stemmed cotton buds have been announced by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham.

Lord Pentland Lord Pentland writes on Scottish Law Commission plans to update Scottish defamation law for the age of social media.

David Flint David Flint, senior partner in the IP, technology & commercial group at MacRoberts, and Rebecca Ferguson reflect on a major EU competition ruling.

Bruce Crawford MSP Holyrood's finance and constitution committee has said it is not in a position to recommend legislative consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill.

Paul Adams Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is further expanding its legal team in the north of Scotland with two new associate appointments.

Bruce Battersby Lindsays has announced the appointment of Bruce Battersby as a senior solicitor in the firm's private client team in Glasgow.

Andrew Foyle Andrew Foyle, partner and solicitor advocate at Shoosmiths, reflects on the simple procedure rules introduced over a year ago.

Dr Nick McKerrell A law lecturer has warned that new rules mandating that police officers read apprehended suspects their rights could lead to an increase in unlawful arrest claims, The Herald reports.

David Gauke A solicitor has been appointed Lord Chancellor in the UK government for the first time following Prime Minister Theresa May's latest reshuffle.

Donald MacKinnon Donald MacKinnon, director of legal services at employment law firm Law At Work, writes on an important issue for employers in the new year.

Callum Sinclair Burness Paull has advised on two significant deals in Scotland's booming tech sector.

Lord Carloway High Court judges are unanimously opposed to proposals to let judges decide whether a prisoner should be deprived of the right to vote.

Murray Sinclair A morale crisis in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) is allegedly undermining the ability of lawyers to challenge ministers over government policies, The Herald reports.

David Dunsire Lindsays has expanded its corporate team with the appointment of David Dunsire, who has joined the firm as a consultant in Edinburgh.

Lindsay MacEwen Harper Macleod has named three new associates in its private client team, which provides personal legal services to individuals across Scotland.