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Ford has rehired more than 300 experienced quality engineers after AI failed to match their expertise in vehicle production. The US carmaker had introduced AI tools, including automated quality inspections, as part of a wider push to improve efficiency. However, executives said the technology did no

The owner of a gay bar in Russia and two employees have been jailed for hosting drag shows in the first criminal case brought against people accused of belonging to the country’s banned “international LGBT movement”. A court in Orenburg sentenced bar owner Vyacheslav Khasanov, 37,

Budding lawyers across Scotland are poised to battle it out to win a £1,000 student prize and the chance to secure a legal traineeship.

The Law Society of Scotland has called for the Scottish government to proceed with a public consultation on whether the dual role of the lord advocate should be divided. The role of the lord advocate – who serves as both the Scottish government's senior legal adviser and head of the systems of

Drummond Miller has reopened its refurbished Bathgate office. The office, located on South Bridge Street, has undergone a significant refurbishment programme following a flood. New branding, updated interiors and improved client facilities have been created to make for a more welcoming and modern en

Animal protection charity OneKind has welcomed the Scottish government’s ban on the use, supply and possession of glue traps, which comes into force today. Glue traps cause significant and prolonged suffering, leaving animals struggling to escape, sometimes to the point of breaking their own b

Dawn Finlayson has returned as managing partner to MTM Family Law. Founded in 2012 by Carolyn MacBride, Shona Templeton and Sara Matheson, who is now a sheriff, MTM is dedicated to family law services. 

Greg Cunningham has successfully defended a case that involved multiple claims of sex and disability discrimination. Sandever v Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland involved claims against several individuals and going back to 2017. After 15 days of evidence and written submissions all

Hero Media & Entertainment today announced the acquisition of the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards, DRAMScotland.co.uk, Scotland’s leading news platform for the licensed trade, and HotelScotland-online.co.uk the country’s dedicated online trade news magazine serving the hotel sector. Th

Hate crime charges have increased by 17 per cent, new figures show. In 2025-26, the total number of charges reported containing at least one element of hate crime was 7,115, an increase of 17 per cent compared to 2024-25. This is the highest number reported over the period since 2003-04 when figures

Children in Michigan could be allowed to run lemonade stands without permits or licence fees under legislation approved by the state House of Representatives. The bill would exempt minors operating temporary food businesses on private property from permit requirements, provided they sell only lemona

The former chief lawyer at the Post Office is to face disciplinary proceedings over allegations of misconduct linked to the Horizon scandal. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said it has referred former general counsel Jane MacLeod to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. Ms MacLeod held the

Apple has begun a Supreme Court challenge against a ruling requiring it to pay more than $500 million to license mobile technology patents used in iPhones and other devices. The hearing before the court is the latest stage in a long-running dispute with patent owner Optis over the royalties payable

Hamiltons Law Accountants has announced a series of senior promotions and team expansion. 

LHV Bank has appointed Harper Macleod as its primary Scottish legal adviser supporting the bank’s continued growth in Scotland’s commercial lending market, including commercial real estate, hotels, pubs and leisure. The appointment is effective immediately and will see Harper Macleod as