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OnlyFans is facing a class action lawsuit led by a disgruntled customer who accuses the adult content platform of misleading with the words "full access". The complaint filed with a California court alleges that the platform pulls a "bait-and-switch" on customers by promising "full access" if they s

A man sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid work for assaulting his wife in front of her child has lost an appeal by stated case against his conviction after the High Court of Justiciary found that evidence from a friend of a de recenti statement could be used as a primary source of evidence in the absen

Global law firm Clyde & Co welcomed more than 215 clients and colleagues to its annual Burns Supper in London.  The evening brought together senior representatives from across the firm’s UK and international client base to network informally, celebrate Scottish culture and enjoy the c

Contractor GEOAmey is to be replaced as Scotland’s prisoner escort provider next year following numerous serious failings, among them the escape of a violent rapist from custody. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) confirmed on Tuesday that Mitie has been awarded the new contract, just weeks aft

One of the real treasures in the Faculty’s archives is its oldest Minute Book, which opens rather abruptly with the words “The Tuell of November, 1668”. There’s no grand introduction – just a practical list of names and contributions, collected to support “poore

Drummond Miller has announced the appointment of Richard Andrew as partner in its conveyancing team in its Bearsden office. Mr Andrew brings over a decade of experience in property law, advising clients on all aspects of residential transactions from initial instruction through to completion. Prior

A Labour MP has launched an attack on Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed jury trial reforms, warning he could force a by-election unless the plans are abandoned, and revealed that his opposition is rooted in a personal experience of being falsely accused of a crime. Karl Turner, the former shadow sol

Macdonald Henderson has advised Faskin Group, a well-established roofing business based in Paisley, on its disposal to Cardo Group. Founded in 2010 by Frank and Karen O’Hara, Faskin Group has grown into one of Scotland’s most trusted names in roofing.

The Sheriff Appeal Court has quashed a Dundee motorist’s conviction for dangerous driving after finding that CCTV evidence that contradicted a police witness’ evidence that there would have been a head-on collision had he not turned his vehicle ought to have resulted in no finding that t

Dallas McMillan has announced a number of promotions and new appointments. Ryan Macready has been promoted to partner and Chloe Neil to associate in the firm’s personal injury team.

Legislators have been left red-faced after approving a law which included references to fake minerals named after lawyers. North Dakota's new law on mining critical minerals mentions "friezium" and "stralium", apparently references to Christopher Friez and David Straley, lawyers for North American C

Thousands of offenders have had their alcohol levels tracked over the new year period by electronic tags that monitor their sweat levels. The tags – worn by 5,000 people who have been released from jail or are serving a community sentence – have kept them sober over the festive season an

The Sheriff Appeal Court has quashed an absolute discharge given to a motorist found speeding at over 100mph outside of Kilmarnock with bald rear tyres and instead fined him £1,125 and disqualified him from driving for 22 months, following a Crown appeal against the sheriff’s decision. M

A lord ordinary has retrospectively certified six expert witnesses instructed by two homebuyers to report on alleged defects in a property they purchased from a developer in their second action arising from the purchase of the property, having held that it would be uneconomical to prevent them from

Digby Brown has confirmed its annual Winter Dinner Dance for Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS) raised a landmark £121,203.