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Nearly 590,000 Americans who paid deposits of £74 for Donald Trump's gold-plated T1 smartphone have been faced with the reality that their money, totalling roughly £43.7 million, is gone, and the device may never exist. Unveiled by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump at Trump Tower in June 20

The impact of coerced debt as a form of economic abuse in Scotland has been revealed in a new study. The report, "It’s always there, like a shadow behind you”: Women’s Experiences of Coerced Debt and Recovery in Scotland, provides recommendations for cross-sector reform.

The University of Dundee has been reprimanded by the Scottish Information Commissioner after failing to respond on time to freedom of information questions concerning its anti-money laundering procedures. The Courier submitted an FOI request in October 2025 seeking details of how the university impl

Plans by the UK government to reform anti-money laundering regulation in Scotland are “misplaced, misguided and counterproductive” and risk weakening the fight against economic crime, the Law Society of Scotland warned today. The concern follows yesterday's King’s Speech, which inc

The Scottish Sentencing Council has launched a public consultation to seek views on a draft sentencing guideline for domestic abuse offences. The consultation, which will run for 12 weeks, is available on the council website and organisations and people from all backgrounds, legal or otherwise, are

Burness Paull's profits have risen 27 per cent to £45.7 million as turnover surpassed £100m for the first time. The firm's results for the financial year that ended 31 March 2026 saw annual turnover rise 12 per cent to £105.2m (2024/25: £93.5m).

The Homeless World Cup Foundation has announced a new partnership with Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac), who will join the organisation as an official legal supporter. As part of the partnership, MFMac will provide legal expertise and advisory support to the Homeless World Cup Foundation, helping st

The 2026 King’s Speech has confirmed the introduction of the Enhancing Financial Services Bill and the Small Business Protections Bill, aimed at modernising the UK’s regulatory landscape and tackling the "scourge" of late payments. The financial services legislation is designed to delive

A former Woolworths employee has been criticised by Australia’s Fair Work Commission after lodging a compensation claim over being told to cover up his exposed “bum crack” during a shift. In a ruling, deputy president Alan Colman dismissed the Victorian man’s application, fin

Newly elected MSPs will take part in their first formal meeting at Holyrood at 9.30am tomorrow. All MSPs will start their work in the Parliament by making an oath or affirmation, which must happen before they can take part in any other parliamentary business at Holyrood.

Lawscot Foundation co-founder Christine McLintock is stepping down after 10 years as inaugural chair, with two experienced trustees to take over the charity’s leadership. Retired solicitor Kay McCorquodale, who has been a Lawscot Foundation trustee since October 2023, will become the foundatio

Public Health Scotland has warned that Scotland’s homelessness crisis may represent a human rights issue as record numbers of children remain in temporary accommodation. In a new briefing seen by Scottish government officials, the agency said people experiencing homelessness “may not hav

A leading barrister has secured a reprieve from facing an unprecedented contempt of court case linked to his conduct during the trial of six Palestine Action activists. The case centred on a break-in at Elbit Systems, a British subsidiary of an Israeli defence company. Four activists were convicted

Lady Wise is to deliver this year's Sir Henry Brooke Lecture, hosted by the British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII). The hybrid event, which takes place on 9 July, will be held at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in London.

The Financial Conduct Authority is grappling with a sharp rise in whistleblowing reports, with new data suggesting the watchdog is struggling to keep pace with its growing caseload. According to figures published by the regulator, the volume of whistleblowing reports submitted in the UK climbed by a