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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

A village on Lake Como has banned shirtless men from walking through its streets. Varenna, a fishing village on the eastern shore of the lake, has introduced fines for anyone walking through the town bare-chested or in swimwear.

Major book publishers yesterday raised an action against Google in New York for allegedly taking copyrighted content, using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and then generating content that "directly" competes with the original authors' work. The action notes, “The scale and spe

TLT has expanded its employment practice with the appointment of partner Scott Milligan in Glasgow. Mr Milligan joins TLT from Harper Macleod, where he oversaw a period of significant growth for the employment team. He brings almost 20 years’ experience advising clients in both the public and

TLT has reported record annual results after revenue rose 11 per cent to £208 million in 2025/26, doubling the firm's turnover over the past five years. The firm said net profit for the year was £27.3m, while profit per equity partner reached £635,000.

Almost all investors expect taxes to rise over the next year as Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, according to a new survey. Research by investment service Wealth Club found that 96.1 per cent of investors believe taxes will increase over the next 12 months, with more than half (52.6 p

The Scottish Land Commission has published new advice setting out practical steps to expand community ownership across Scotland and help more communities benefit from owning local land and assets. Next Steps for Community Ownership in Scotland draws on the significant progress already made — m

The Lawscot Foundation is recruiting new committee members to boost its fundraising efforts to support aspiring solicitors facing socioeconomic barriers. As the charity celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is looking for volunteers to join its Fundraising Committee to develop a new fundraising strate

The first direct exchange between the UK Supreme Court and the Italian Constitutional Court took place in Rome last Friday.

Professor Justin Borg-Barthet of the University of Aberdeen has been reappointed to the European Commission's Expert Group Against SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), recognising his continued leadership in efforts to protect freedom of expression and strengthen democratic parti

The co-founder of an $8 billion asset management firm is suing after being fired for breaching the very return-to-office policy that he himself signed off on. William Nieporte, who co-founded Bramshill Investments, was dismissed in 2022 after failing to comply with an order requiring staff to work f