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Elephants are not people, the top court in the US state of Colorado has ruled. In a unanimous judgment, the Colorado Supreme Court conceded that the animals ...

The procurator fiscal has lodged a first notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of ...

Dear Editor, I read with interest the article from the Scottish Law Agents Society regarding the survey conducted on solicitor regulation and, in particular, the views expressed of ...

Left: The lord justice general teddy stands resplendent in his ermine-lined robe with its characteristic pattern of hanging black-tipped tails. Right: Elegance incarnate: The robe of the ...

We will soon be able to store passports, driving licences, and other key documents in a digital wallet on their smartphones, according to plans announced by Science ...

The Scottish Land Commission has proposed changes to the Land Reform Bill, currently being considered by Holyrood. The bill introduces some important new steps to increase transparency, ...

The family of Emma Caldwell has renewed their call for a judge from outside Scotland to chair the public inquiry into her murder, following a meeting with ...

A man who used a 3D printer to assemble a deadly assault gun in his bedroom has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. ...

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have said the Scottish government must do more to boost the number of community payback orders being issued and improve enforcement, after new ...

The remains of a body are discovered in an abandoned warehouse in Scotland but the victim, the motive and cause of death are all unknown. Soon a ...

The Law Society of Scotland supports proposed changes to modernise criminal justice procedures, but says such reforms must be accompanied by increased funding for the criminal justice ...

French authorities are seizing record amounts of “love honey” products containing erectile dysfunction drugs, marketed as natural aphrodisiacs. Over 31,000 tonnes were confiscated last year, mainly in ...

Macdonald Henderson has advised Glasgow-based financial advice firm Verum Wealth on its sale to UK national firm Foster Denovo. The addition of Verum Wealth marks FD’s seventh ...

Ryan Macready has joined Dallas McMillan Solicitors as a senior associate. He said: "After an incredibly rewarding journey at Macdonald Henderson, I am excited to share that ...

Irwin Mitchell Scotland has added personal injury partner Fern Mapp its team. Ms Mapp brings with her 14 years of experience in personal injury litigation specialising in ...