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The Crown Office has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Karen Murphy, a 53-year-old who died by drowning in the River Leven on 9 February 2020 after absconding from the McNair ward at Gartnavel Royal Hospital on 13 January. A Pr

Fender is being sued by a German guitar retailer after sending cease-and-desist letters to rivals over Stratocaster-style "ST" guitars. A Düsseldorf court ruled last December that the Stratocaster's design deserved copyright protection, praising its "soft curves" and "timeless" look.

A new partnership has been forged to encourage more people in Scotland to put a power of attorney in place. Age Scotland has joined forces with Lindsays to help people appoint someone they trust to manage their finances and make welfare decisions on their behalf, should they need extra help.

Members of the public are being invited to share their views on how complaints about the conduct of Advocates in Scotland are handled, as part of a new public consultation launched by the Faculty of Advocates. The consultation is on the Faculty’s Disciplinary Rules, which are the framework use

The Lawscot Foundation’s strong relationship with Scotland’s judiciary has been renewed, with Lady Ross replacing longtime supporter Lord Ericht as a trustee for the charity. Lord Ericht, one of the Foundation’s original trustees, has stepped down after nine years on the Lawscot Fo

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. European Council lists four individuals and five entities over abusive surveillance

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Former employees of BGL Contracts Ltd are preparing to commence a protective award claim following the company's collapse into administration and the loss of jobs. BGL Contracts Ltd, a Glasgow-based electrical fit-out contractor providing subcontracting services to clients across the leisure, hospit

Most people in the UK don’t fully understand dog laws in the country, and often believe stronger protections exist than actually do, according to a new University of Stirling study. The research, led by Sarah Weir of the University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences and involving more than 1,

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.

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has issued updated guidance on the search and examination of patent applications following a Supreme Court judgment concerning AI inventions.

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

Jones Whyte has successfully concluded proceedings on behalf of 48 clients who suffered harm following hair transplant procedures at KSL Hair Clinic in Glasgow, recovering in excess of £2 million in damages. The claims were raised in Glasgow Sheriff Court, where the volume of actions arising f

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