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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

A Pembrokeshire couple who rescued two paintings from a skip while walking their dog have sold the artwork at auction for £16,000.

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40 per cent of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23 per cent in 2025, according to a new report from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 re

Overall, accused persons’ journey times in Scotland’s criminal justice system have decreased over the last year, according to new official statistics "in development" published today by Scotland’s chief statistician. Median journey times, the date an offence is first known to polic

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned financial firms that further action is required to prevent sanctions breaches, despite noticeable progress being made across the industry.

Business confidence in Scotland rose two points during May to 50 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up nine points at 62 per cent. When taken alongside their optimis

Harper Macleod is hosting its first Natural Futures Summit in September. Taking place on 15 September 2026 at Eden Court in Inverness, with the option to attend in-person or online, the summit will focus on the opportunities, challenges and solutions driving Scotland’s natural capital and ener

Several Scottish charities are to receive grants using unclaimed funds from the Gutmann v SW Trains legal case (boundary fare class action).  The Access to Justice Foundation has announced that it will channel £3.9 million to 16 organisations in regions where class members are based and w