The Sheriff Appeal Court has ordered an online car dealer to refund a £99 deposit, described as “non-refundable” in standard terms and conditions, by reference to consumer contract regulations after finding that the sheriff erred in dismissing the buyer’s claim of his own mot
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The strange thing about St Andrews is that decent mid-range bistro/brasserie restaurants have always been thin on the ground. Today's lunch companion John Barnett, a contemporary who forged a successful career as an international banker armed with a law degree from Dundee University, is now resident
Around one in 10 Scots would pay £500 a year to ditch adverts across all social media platforms, according to new research that suggests consumers are growing increasingly weary of targeted marketing.
A lord ordinary has refused a petition for judicial review by a West Dunbartonshire social tenant, finding that the local authority’s refusal to rehouse the petitioner and her family on medical grounds did not contravene equalities legislation. The petitioner and her adult children complained
Macdonald Henderson has advised Scottish rum producer Titan Spirits on a strategic investment by an Irish private investor. The transaction represents an important milestone for Titan Spirits as it continues to develop its brand, expand its market presence and pursue its long-term growth strategy. T
Lawyers acting for an Argentine animal rights group have persuaded a court that goldfish are sentient beings and succeeded in rescuing a pair of fish from an inadequate tank displayed in the window of a Buenos Aires sushi restaurant. Lawyer Matías Trufero, acting for Jaulas Vacías (Emp
The Crown Office has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Sheena McLure, a 51-year-old who died on 29 December 2023 after an accident involving a quad bike on the Kilchoan Estate, near Melfort, Argyll. A Preliminary Hearing is set
A village on Lake Como has banned shirtless men from walking through its streets. Varenna, a fishing village on the eastern shore of the lake, has introduced fines for anyone walking through the town bare-chested or in swimwear.
Major book publishers yesterday raised an action against Google in New York for allegedly taking copyrighted content, using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and then generating content that "directly" competes with the original authors' work. The action notes, “The scale and spe
The Lawscot Foundation is recruiting new committee members to boost its fundraising efforts to support aspiring solicitors facing socioeconomic barriers. As the charity celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is looking for volunteers to join its Fundraising Committee to develop a new fundraising strate
The Scottish Land Commission has published new advice setting out practical steps to expand community ownership across Scotland and help more communities benefit from owning local land and assets. Next Steps for Community Ownership in Scotland draws on the significant progress already made — m
A company director has lost his appeal against a minority shareholder’s petition for an immediate buy-out after the UK Supreme Court found the director’s “covert single-handed campaign” to delay the sale of the company amounted to a breach of his duty of loyalty. The appellan
The co-founder of an $8 billion asset management firm is suing after being fired for breaching the very return-to-office policy that he himself signed off on. William Nieporte, who co-founded Bramshill Investments, was dismissed in 2022 after failing to comply with an order requiring staff to work f
A sheriff principal has issued a warning about relying on AI-generated legal submissions after a party litigant cited fictitious case law in an unsuccessful appeal. Sheriff Principal Nigel Ross made the remarks after dismissing an appeal by Susan Bakshi in a dispute with property management firm Jam
South Dakota’s governor marked the completion of a new women’s prison by cutting a “ribbon” made from razor wire. Governor Larry Rhoden used the substitute for a traditional ceremonial ribbon on Friday to celebrate the completion of the South Dakota Women’s Correctional
