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A Scottish businessman who helped develop the fastest selling entertainment product in history is suing his former employer for $150 million, alleging he was removed by “deception”. Leslie Benzies was the former boss of Rockstar North and director of the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

Football fans have been left confused by archaic heraldry laws that have forced clubs to scrap their crests, The Herald reports. More than 20 clubs may be in breach of ancient laws, dating back to 1592, if their badges contain elements such as saltires, lions, shields or thistles.

Joanna Cherry QC Joanna Cherry QC, MP for Edinburgh South West is the first member of Parliament from the SNP to be shortlisted for the 4th Annual Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Award.

A 27-year-old man who changed his name to Buzz Lightyear to raise money for charity has won a year-long struggle to have a UK driving license issued in his acquired name. According to Mr Lightyear, his application was initially refused on the basis that it could cause reputational damage to the DVLA

The parents of a child who suffered brain damage during birth have failed in a challenge to a judge’s decision to refuse their claim for damages against a health board over hospital’s staff’s alleged negligence. The couple argued that the Lord Ordinary’s judgment did not constitute a “reas

Lord Carloway , Photo Credit: Phoebe Grigor

A cross-border effort has “dismantled” a Romanian crime gang trafficking women into Scotland’s sex trade. Police Scotland, in conjunction with Europol and DIICOT – Romania’s counter-mafia police – raided properties in Glasgow.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has confirmed the inadmissibility of an action brought by former commissioner John Dalli in relation to his resignation allegedly requested by ex-President José Manuel Barroso. On 16 October 2012 a meeting took place between Mr Barroso, then Preside

Police Scotland has warned that because bars and pubs can legally be deemed “football grounds”, football fans who flout the law during the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday risk being banned from future matches. Chief Inspector Stephen Stiff said the minority of people who “spoil the occasion

Wayne Lawrence DWF is to acquire niche law firm Fox Hartley to strengthen its insurance, litigation and product liability capability.

Leaders of nine bars from four continents at a reception in Parliament Hall. Photo Credit: Phoebe Grigor.

Mark Harris Awarding-winning paralegal Mark Harris will be among the experts addressing next week’s Scottish Paralegal Association Conference.

A man in Belfast is being treated for head injuries after the brick he allegedly hurled at a charity office window bounced back and hit him. The man, in his 40s and currently unnamed, was detained by police outside the Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide (PIPS) charity office in north Belfas

Mike Polson Ashurst has signed up to support the Law Society of Scotland’s "Street Law" programme in schools across the country.

Sheriff Principal Craig Scott QC A motorist who was ordered to forfeit his £15,000 car after admitting two significant drink-related road traffic offences within a period of just over a week has failed in an appeal against what he claimed was a “disproportionate and excessive” penalty.