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Consolidation across the patent attorney sector has been forecast by the founder of one of Scotland’s newer IP practices, The Herald reports. Founder of Creation IP, Bryn Williams (pictured), said his sector had seen a wave of small independent firms launch over the past 10 years but that he expec

The story of young Scots who smuggled themselves onto a boat bound for Canada in a tragic misadventure involving torture, bullying and ultimately death is told in a new graphic novel, The Scotsman reports. On April 7, 1868, a group of boys who came to be known as the "Arran Stowaways", managed to sm

Roseanna Cunningham Overall funding for land reform will be increased by £3.4 million this year, with the existing Scottish Land Fund budget maintained at £10m.

The Criminal Appeal Court has issued an opinion clarifying whether and when the admissibility of evidence seized under a valid search warrant may competently be challenged by preliminary issue minute. A full bench held that a distinction could be drawn where the challenge is to the granting of the w

Scottish legal figures have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Lord Mulholland, the former Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland QC (pictured right), was made a CBE “For services to Law in Scotland.”

Karen Bradley A UK government consultation on whether newspapers who are not signed up to a state-approved press regulator should pay costs in libel cases, even if they win, closes next Tuesday.

Angela Grahame QC Angela Grahame QC, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates discusses a new Faculty arbitration scheme intended to sidestep court delays and reduce costs.

Derek Mackay People are being urged to give their views on the Scottish government’s draft Referendum Bill before the consultation closes next week.

John Lamont Police Scotland compensation payouts have hit a record high, new figures show.

Campaigners on Barra are calling for official recognition of the island’s flag to help celebrate its identity. SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, is working with the community on the Isle of Barra to petition the Lyon Court to ensure the island’s flag gains official recognition fo

Katy Wedderburn considers the implications of Brexit on employment law six months after the vote. More than six months has now passed since the UK took the decision to leave the European Union (EU). So, now is a good time to take stock of the impact this will have, or has had, on employment law

Dundee Sheriff Court (Credit: Google Street View) A paralegal who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £40,000 from the estate of her ex-husband’s great aunt is facing prison.

Theresa May's plan to fight the 2020 election on plans to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights would require the consent of the Scottish Parliament, the SNP has said.The Telegraph reported that the Prime Minister hopes to put ECHR withdrawal at the heart of a post-Brexit election to

Michael Matheson With the new year now underway, it is just three months until a landmark law comes in to force in Scotland, making so-called “revenge p*rn” disclosures a criminal offence.