A father and son found guilty of attempted murder who claimed there was “insufficient evidence” to prove that they each participated in the assault have failed in an appeal against their convictions. The Criminal Appeal Court refused the appeal after rejecting the argument that the trial judge w
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Shepherd & Wedderburn’s commercial litigation team has secured a favourable ruling for their clients in The Trustees of the Johnston Press Pension Plan and others v. Sedgwick Noble Lowndes Limited and Mercer CSOH 21, a decision that confirms the common-sense approach applied by the Scottish co
The owners of the “Tartan Army” trade mark have failed in a legal bid to prevent another company using the name without its permission. Tartan Army Limited claimed that Alba Football Fans Limited was infringing its rights in terms of section 10 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 and EU Trade Mark Regul
Why a rugby ace’s mysterious retirement offers valuable lessons for holding on to business prize assets, writes Graham Millar.Johan Goosen announced his immediate retirement from rugby (aged just 24) and is now listed as a commercial director in his native South Africa.Rumour has it he wanted a mo
A 10-year jail term imposed on a former soldier who was convicted of more than 90 firearms related offences was not “unduly lenient”, appeal judges have ruled. The Criminal Appeal Court refused an appeal against sentence by the Crown, who argued that the sentence imposed upon Andrew Steven, also
Paul Motion BTO Solicitors has won the first Scottish case where compensation for distress has been awarded under the Data Protection Act 1998. The distress was caused by the oppressive use of CCTV cameras and it is believed to be the first case of its kind in the UK. BTO’s clients were awarded da
Around 100 Syrian parents and children enjoyed some unique Scottish hospitality - and Address to a Haggis in Arabic - at a Burns Supper hosted by the Faculty of Advocates.
Mike Dailly Solicitor advocate Mike Dailly, a former Labour campaigner, has defected to the SNP, citing fears the Conservatives will be in government for a generation.
The owner of The Willow Tea Rooms has won a trademark dispute over the use of the name, The Herald reports. The tea room was previously housed in a building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is a Glasgow landmark.
Martyn Evans An independent review of legal aid has been announced by the Scottish government.
Sheriff Lindsay Wood The Glasgow Drug Court has held its first "graduation". Sheriff Lindsay Wood explains what led up to this momentous event.
Angela Grahame As areas of traditional work are being closed down, the Faculty of Advocates is, to paraphrase the Star Trek prologue, looking to explore strange new areas of business, to seek new clients, discover new disputes to resolve, to boldly go where no advocates have gone before.
Three judges are reportedly in the running to fill the US Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last year, with President Trump expected to appoint an arch conservative to the bench. Trump’s top picks are believed to be William Pryor, Neil Grouch and Thomas Hardiman
Alexander Ward Lawyers from across the Commonwealth will come together this March to discuss legal issues in a globalised world at the Commonwealth Lawyers Association's (CLA) 20th biennial conference.
The Criminal Appeal Court has called for a review of the legislation and guidelines on sentencing for those convicted of making and being in possession of indecent images of children after quashing the extended sentences imposed on three men who were found with hundreds of pictures and videos depict
