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CMS is joining forces with leading business groups and policy organisations to stage an event this month examining the prospect of opt-out class action law suits being introduced in Scotland. Under the opt-out proposals, currently under consultation by the Scottish government, affected individuals w

A medieval manuscript regarded as one of the earliest to tell the tale of King Arthur and the search for the holy grail is to be offered at auction for the first time after more than 700 years in private hands. Christie's will sell the richly illuminated tome in its valuable books and manuscripts sa

Law professors overwhelmingly preferred AI-generated answers over those written by fellow law professors – and flagged the AI answers as potentially misleading or harmful far less often, a study conducted by Stanford University has found. Led by Stanford Law School Professor Julian Nyarko, the

Private non-financial corporations (PNFCs) borrowed a net £5.5 billion of finance in April, up from £3.7bn in March, according to The Bank of England's latest Money and Credit release. The bulk came through £4.4bn of bank loans and £1bn of net commercial paper issuance, parti

The Royal Bank of Scotland has become the first bank in Scotland to allow companies to borrow up to £10 million against the value of their IP.

A new video commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council provides "insight" into the sentencing process in Scottish courts.

Napier University law graduate Megan Kane has become the first solicitor to train and qualify with legal firm Ralph Sayer. The Edinburgh-based business has enjoyed consistent growth since launching four years ago, and brought in Miss Kane in 2024 as its first trainee solicitor as part of a strategic

Actress Rosamund Pike interrupted the curtain call of her West End play Inter Alia to criticise an audience member she said had been texting during one of the production’s most emotional scenes. The actress, who starred in the 2014 hit film Gone Girl, returned to the stage alone after Sat

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has come under fire after launching legal action against a drag performer and environmental activist who performs under the name Pattie Gonia. The US retailer filed a lawsuit in California in January against Wyn Wiley, alleging the use of the name infringes its tra

Eventus Law has appointed corporate lawyer Donnie Munro, former senior partner at Harper Macleod, alongside corporate associate Aiden Paterson. The appointments come less than eight months after the firm launched in October 2025 and mark a significant milestone in its expansion.

New research released today from UK women's right's charity FiLiA reveals "women want strip clubs closed". The findings are presented in a new report, Life near Strip Clubs: Women's Voices from UK Cities, launched in Parliament yesterday to coincide with the start of a country-wide campaign, ‘

Yvonne Evans has been promoted to head of law at the University of Dundee. Ms Evans joined Dundee Law School in 2013 and is famed for making tax law a highly popular elective subject. She is a qualified solicitor and and specialises in trusts, succession, charity law and tax law.

A new explainer from "European experts" seeks to break down the concept of the rule of law for the public. Published by the Council of Europe, The new guide, The rule of law and why it matters – EXPLAINED, aims to strengthen understanding among the majority of citizens "who do not oppose the r

The Lord President, Lord Pentland, will talk about the challenges of using AI in the justice system at an event being held by the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG) this evening. He will provide a unique insight into the risks and benefits of using the new technology, saying: “As h

School learning environments across Scotland will become phone-free under measures announced by Education Secretary Màiri McAllan. Highlighting the damage phones can cause to pupils’ wellbeing and education, Ms McAllan confirmed forthcoming legislation to restrict their use in all of Sc