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Thousands of Polish judges and prosecutors have signed an appeal urging authorities to follow recent rulings by an EU court to disband the country's disciplinary chamber for judges. At least 3,500 judges and prosecutors signed the appeal after Poland's authorities refused to abide by a ruling of the

Lindt has secured a court victory in its attempt to obtain trademark protection for its chocolate golden Easter bunny. The German Federal Court of Justice ruled in the Swiss company's favour in its case against German firm Confiserie Heilemann, maker of a different chocolate bunny.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

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A former monk who admitted two charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices against boys more than 40 years ago has been sentenced. Denis Alexander was a teacher at a Highland boarding school when the offences took place. His victims were between 12 and 14 years old.

The renewed attention brought to mental health law by the Scottish government’s ongoing review under John Scott QC renders David W Cobb’s new book particularly timely. Published this month, A Practical Guide to the Sheriff Court and Protecting Vulnerable Adults in Scotland not only provi

Anderson Strathern has made a duo of senior appointments, with a partner promotion and a hire to its residential property team. Jemma Richardson, deputy head of the firm’s residential property department, is appointed a partner, while Edwina de Klee joins as purchase & new business manager

A reclaiming motion by two siblings who occupied a castle in Helensburgh against a decree ordering them to vacate the subjects following sequestration has been refused by the Inner House of the Court of Session. George Amil and MV Overwaele, the defenders to an action by the second de

Thompsons Solicitors has established a new financial misselling unit. The move follows the firm's work in recent years representing drivers caught up in the “Dieselgate” scandal which saw manufacturers accused of installing technology to falsify emission levels.

DLA Piper's revenue for its offices outside of the US remained at just over £1 billion over 2020/21 while profits rose to £614m. The latest accounts from the firm show that revenue for its international LLP declined from £1.07bn to £1.05bn.

TLT partner and head of licensing in Scotland, Stephen McGowan, has published a book exploring the complex world of alcohol licensing in Scotland. Aimed at licensing practitioners, solicitors, local authority and police officers, as well as business owners, McGowan on Alcohol Licensing Law in S

The Law Society of Scotland has added to criticism of the prime minister over his remarks last week about the legal profession. Boris Johnson had suggested that “left-wing criminal justice lawyers” act against the public interest.

Addleshaw Goddard has announced firm-wide revenues of £321 million for the year to 30 April 2021, which represents year-on-year growth of 12 per cent. Total distributable profit was £136m. In Scotland, where the firm has offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, the business recor

European citizens are being detained and threatened with deportation, despite having applied for settled status – contrary to the Brexit withdrawal agreement. The Home Office has served EU nationals removal directions even though they could prove they had applied for settled status.

Richard Douglas-Home discusses the additional recommendations the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has made to the Chancellor for the simplification of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). In July 2020 the Chancellor requested that the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) carry out a review of Capital Gain