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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.

Balfour and Manson has won a tender process to provide legal services to the Faculty of Advocates – the first new appointment to the role for decades. The Faculty tendered for the external advice in areas including employment, property, charity governance, data protection and professional

A Vietnamese man who was jailed for three years after admitting being involved in a cannabis growing operation has had an appeal against his sentence rejected. Trung Dung Le claimed he was a victim of human trafficking who had been forced to commit the offences, but the Appeal Court of the

Anderson Strathern has hired corporate specialist Euan Tripp from Brodies, in a move that strengthens the firm’s corporate and commercial offering. Mr Tripp brings extensive M&A and corporate finance experience including from the property and hotels sectors, in Scotland and across the UK.

CMS has appointed contentious IP specialist Neeraj Thomas as an of counsel in the firm’s technology & media practice in Glasgow. He joins from Burness Paull, where he was a senior associate. Mr Thomas has extensive experience advising clients in disputes concerning patents, trademarks, sof

New research reveals that companies who take their insurers to court or public arbitration over non-payment of a claim win in around one in three cases. The findings are from Mactavish, an expert on commercial insurance governance and disputes, which reviewed every UK court case or arbitration appea

Donald Findlay QC features in a new BBC Scotland show exploring those criminal cases which continue to fascinate us. Crimes Files sees criminologist, Professor David Wilson, conduct in-depth investigations into both historic and contemporary crime cases as he interviews professionals who combat crim

A report by the working group on the regulation of property agents’ (ROPA) which proposes increased regulation, minimum qualifications, and the formal licensing of agents should be welcomed according to a property management firm. Apropos by DJ Alexander believes that these recommendations, wh

At the beginning of this month, Dario Demarco, a solicitor in Blackadders' corporate & commercial team in Glasgow completed the inaugural Trans Alba Race – a self-supported solo endurance bike race around Scotland.

Aberdeen University’s School of Law received a visit last Thursday from Ellen Wong, principal officer at the US Consulate General, in Edinburgh.

Celtic Football Club has kindly donated a 2018/19 home shirt to the Lawscot Foundation signed by some of the history-making treble treble winning team to help raise funds for less advantaged students in Scotland. The foundation is giving fans the opportunity to take part in a silent auction to win t

A 41-year legal battle – fought over the sum of 20 rupees – has finally come to an end. Ismail Khan, 68, from Gwalior in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, has been relieved of charges dating back to 1978, the Hindustan Times reports.

Two teenagers convicted of murder have had the punishments parts of their life sentences reduced following an appeal. Daniel Kinlan and Darren Boland, who were sentenced to detention for life with punishment parts of 10 years and nine months and nine years and 11 months respectively for th

Drug possession has been “virtually decriminalised” in Scotland, with prosecutors declining to take up the vast majority of cases, The Times reports. One in 30 recorded drug offences translates into a prison term, with offenders more likely to receive a warning.

Ayrshire potatoes have been granted special status under EU rules to protect them from imitation. The potatoes join a list of Scottish products including Stornoway Black Pudding, Scotch whisky and Scottish salmon which also enjoy protected geographic indication (PGI) status.