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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.

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

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.

Bills of suspension against incidental warrants such as those to take samples or to search remain subject to the “supervisory jurisdiction” of the High Court of Justiciary rather than the Sheriff Appeal Court, appeal judges have ruled. The Criminal Appeal Court held that such bills are still for

Lady Dorrian Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the First Minister, has appointed the Rt. Hon Lady Dorrian QC as Lord Justice Clerk.

Thomas Ross Police Scotland is to remove domestic abusers from their homes during the Old Firm match on Sunday, The Herald reports, prompting concern from criminal law practitioners.

The House of Lords' Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) has today published the report of its inquiry into the Strathclyde Review of the House of Lords’ role in scrutinising secondary legislation. The committee rejects all of the three options for a change to the way the House of Lords

Professor Gwilym Pryce Increased house prices and shortened selling times have resulted in an encouraging start to the year for the west of Scotland property market, according to the Glasgow Solicitors Property Centre (GSPC).

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.

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.

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 hotel owner who was jailed for three years after being found guilty of human trafficking has had an appeal against his conviction and sentence refused. Shamsul Arefin, who was convicted of facilitating the arrival of four men from Bangladesh into the United Kingdom “with intent to exploit” the