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A Brazilian woman who posed as a 12-year-old autistic girl for more than a year to secure free accommodation has been jailed for fraud.

Jellycat has launched a copyright claim against Home Bargains’ parent company, as the British toymaker steps up legal action against retailers it accuses of copying its distinctive stuffed toys. The company has filed a claim in the Patents Court against TJ Morris, the parent company of Home Ba

Restructuring, turnaround and insolvency professionals expect AI to reduce administrative burdens, according to new research. The report, The impact of AI in restructuring, turnaround and insolvency practice, by R3 in association with Alph4, reviewed how professionals in this area were using AI and

Applications are now open for the Supreme Court's 2026-27 Ask A Justice programme. The sessions provide a unique insight into the work of the justices and are an excellent opportunity for students with a keen interest in the law.

The Aberdeen Law Project has launched its new advice note service to help bridge the justice gap and aid the community in accessing legal assistance.  Researchers Steven Collingham and Anna Thomson at ALP have recently provided clients with two advice notes.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's RM6374 - Legal Panel for Public Sector framework, securing appointment across seven lots. MFMac has delivered legal services through the previous GCA public sector Frameworks since 2018, supporting organi

Schoolchildren at an Edinburgh high school listened intently during a recent presentation aimed at helping them understand consent, recognise the legal risks of harmful sexual behaviours, and understand the serious consequences of sexual offending. The presentation was delivered by Vice Dean of Facu

Scottish ministers are being urged to set out a timetable for establishing a specialist sexual offences court after MSPs were told the Crown Office had received no additional funding for the scheme. Plans for the court were included in the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Act, which was passed

A truck carrying about 50,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer has been stolen in California, prompting the brewer to offer the thieves a chance to return it without facing questions. The truck was taken from Montclair, California, while carrying 40,000lb of beer.

Palestinian lawyer and human rights campaigner Raja Shehadeh’s archive, documenting more than six decades of life in Palestine, has been preserved at the University of Edinburgh. Mr Shehadeh, a prominent lawyer and writer, began keeping his diaries in 1967, when he was 15, and has since record

The future of access to justice will be determined by new legislation the Scottish government has pledged to deliver within 12 months, according to the Law Society of Scotland. First Minister John Swinney has used his first Programme for Government since the May election to pledge that a Legal Aid (

Burges Salmon has reported an 11 per cent increase in turnover from £178 million to £197.2m for the financial year ending 30 April 2026. Profit per equity partner was £616,000, compared with £660,000 in 2024/25, total profit increased from £63m to £63.5m, while ne

The Centre for Scots Law at the University of Aberdeen has hosted a book launch for two of its members, Professor Andrew Simpson and Dr Euan West.

A council manager who stole high-end laptops worth more than £120,000 earmarked to help vulnerable people during Covid has been sentenced. Bobby Lee Smith, 37, held a managerial position within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Aberdein Considine LLP has welcomed IT expert John Kenwright as software development manager as it continues to invest in digital transformation. Joining from Clyde & Co, Mr Kenwright has extensive experience in software development, technical leadership and delivering business-critical technolo