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Hero Media & Entertainment today announced the acquisition of the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards, DRAMScotland.co.uk, Scotland’s leading news platform for the licensed trade, and HotelScotland-online.co.uk the country’s dedicated online trade news magazine serving the hotel sector. Th

Hate crime charges have increased by 17 per cent, new figures show. In 2025-26, the total number of charges reported containing at least one element of hate crime was 7,115, an increase of 17 per cent compared to 2024-25. This is the highest number reported over the period since 2003-04 when figures

Children in Michigan could be allowed to run lemonade stands without permits or licence fees under legislation approved by the state House of Representatives. The bill would exempt minors operating temporary food businesses on private property from permit requirements, provided they sell only lemona

The former chief lawyer at the Post Office is to face disciplinary proceedings over allegations of misconduct linked to the Horizon scandal. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said it has referred former general counsel Jane MacLeod to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. Ms MacLeod held the

Apple has begun a Supreme Court challenge against a ruling requiring it to pay more than $500 million to license mobile technology patents used in iPhones and other devices. The hearing before the court is the latest stage in a long-running dispute with patent owner Optis over the royalties payable

Hamiltons Law Accountants has announced a series of senior promotions and team expansion. 

LHV Bank has appointed Harper Macleod as its primary Scottish legal adviser supporting the bank’s continued growth in Scotland’s commercial lending market, including commercial real estate, hotels, pubs and leisure. The appointment is effective immediately and will see Harper Macleod as

Shared Parenting Scotland has been selected to host the 2027 conference of the International Council on Shared Parenting. The conference will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow from 8-10 September.

Authorities in Washington DC have agreed to pay an undisclosed settlement to a man who claimed he was unlawfully detained after following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme music from Star Wars on his phone as a form of protest. Sam O’Hara sued the District o

People diagnosed with mesothelioma will have fairer access to compensation under legislation to be brought forward this year following calls from campaigners. The law will clarify when the three-year time limit for raising a claim begins, addressing a longstanding problem where the clock can run out

A Michigan couple have been charged with second-degree murder after prosecutors alleged their seven-year-old son died weighing almost 18st (113kg) after years of medical neglect. Damien O’Brien, 40, and Jessica O’Brien, 41, were charged following the death of their son, Casper O’Br

Lord Mulholland, a former lord advocate, privately criticised the decision to settle the malicious prosecution claims arising from the failed Rangers fraud case, according to a leaked memo. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service ultimately admitted wrongdoing over its prosecution of former R

Shoosmiths has announced a record £80 million profit in its results for the 2025/26 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1m for the second consecutive year, as the firm continues to invest in innovative technology, clients and high value-work. Underlying turnov

A boutique legal studio built on decades of corporate and commercial expertise has launched in Dundee. Attuned is founded by Campbell Clark and Kirk Dailly, who bring a track record of supporting innovative and ambitious businesses through mergers and acquisitions, investment transactions and commer

Daniel Bain has joined Lindsays as a partner in its dispute resolution and litigation (DRL) team in Edinburgh. Mr Bain, known widely for his work in commercial property and contract disputes, said: “I feel that Lindsays is a great fit for my expertise, not just in property and commercial dispu