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An independent investigation has recommended that Police Scotland undertakes a review of the guidance given to officers regarding monitoring people being transported in police vehicles. The recommendation comes after a 25-year-old woman suffered severe burns when she set fire to her clothing in the

The European Commission has announced the opening of a formal antitrust investigation into Amazon over its use of sensitive data from independent retailers who sell on its marketplace. The investigation will consider whether Amazon collects competitively-sensitive information about marketplace selle

Via Macleod & MacCallum: Bob Glover of Inverness Food Stuff was delighted to receive a cheque from the firm's Alison Martin. Mac and Mac have chosen Inverness Food Stuff as their nominated charity.

A multi-million dollar damages award in favour of a man who sued Bayer after he developed cancer linked to subsidiary Monsanto's weed killer Roundup has been slashed by over two-thirds. Plaintiff Edwin Hardeman was initially awarded $75 million in punitive damages and around $5 million in compensato

A man has been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle half a kilo of cocaine across continents under his wig. Police in Barcelona Airport became suspicious of the man, who had just arrived from Bogotá, Colombia, because of the size and height of his wig.

A Hibernian fan who was jailed for confronting Rangers captain James Tavernier during a match has failed in an appeal to have his custodial term quashed. Cameron Mack, 22, who was sentenced to 100 days’ imprisonment in April 2019 after pleading guilty to a charge of breach of the peace, claime

The UK government will make a definitive statement setting out its decision about a judge-led inquiry into torture later this week, de facto Deputy Prime Minister David Lidington MP announced in Parliament.  The commitment came in response to an urgent question asked by Ken Clarke MP, who

A holistic approach to drug addiction is necessary to free users "entrenched" in their habits, a sheriff at Scotland's only drugs court has said. Sheriff Lindsay Wood presides over Glasgow Drug Court, established in 2001 to reduce drug-related offending.

The Scottish Council of Law Reporting (SCLR) has a new team at the top, and for the first time both senior positions are held by women. Jackie McRae has moved up to chair, and her place as vice-chair has been taken by Angela Grahame QC.

IP attorney firm Murigtroyd is among the top Scottish performers listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), with its shares up +35.33 per cent as other companies endure "growing pains" in 2019. Analysis by wealth management firm Brewin Dolphin showed that shares in Scottish companies listed

A reception has been held at the Scottish Land Court to mark the donation by Lord Gill of his agricultural law library to the court. Even in retirement, Lord Gill remains the foremost authority on agricultural law in Scotland, with his magisterial work on the subject now in its fourth edition.

The publishers of Scottish Legal News and Irish Legal News are seeking to fill the position of trainee online journalist in their Dundee office. The successful candidate should have an interest in news and current affairs, be familiar with social media, possess strong communication skills and have a

A tool designed to help solicitors when preparing to terminate commercial leases at the end of their contractual term is the brainchild of an Edinburgh solicitor who has won this year’s Innovation Cup. Now in its second year, the Innovation Cup is a competition run jointly by the Law Society o

Dumfries and Galloway Solicitors Property Centre (DGSPC) has joined Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre (ESPC). Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, said: “We are delighted to welcome DGSPC agents to ESPC and are keen to ensure a smooth transition for sellers, agents and house hunters alike.

A polygamy-themed beer has been rejected for sale in North Carolina because “polygamy is illegal". The beer, Polygamy Porter, is already sold in at least 20 other US states – including Utah.