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Celeb couple Victoria and David Beckham have registered their five-year-old daughter Harper's name as a trademark. According to European intellectual property office records, Victoria Beckham registered The Harper Beckham trademark in February.

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A man who attempted two bring two stun guns disguised as mobile phones into the UK after buying the weapons while on holiday has had an appeal against his five-year prison sentence refused. The Criminal Appeal Court ruled that Henry Morton failed to show “exceptional circumstances” that would ju

The Faculty of Advocates has offered comments on a number of clauses in a draft bill which is part of the final stages of the Scottish Law Commission’s project on aspects of the law of prescription. In response to a consultation on the Draft Prescription (Scotland) Bill, the Faculty told the commi

Some 70 advocates will be “staying ahead of the curve” when important changes to the criminal law are analysed at the Scottish Criminal Bar Association’s Spring Conference. The event, in Stirling on Friday and Saturday this week, is to focus on vulnerable witnesses, including vulnerable accuse

Susan Snedden The recent dispute between BrewDog and the Lone Wolf pub highlights that businesses often become involved in disputes about intellectual property (IP) – such as trade marks, patents and designs, writes Susan Snedden.

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A lawyer who drunkenly harassed diners in a Thai restaurant before launching a foul-mouthed tirade at police and patrons was eventually banned from a total of 225 bars and restaurants, it has emerged. Leon Monastirski was arrested last February after police were called by bosses at a Thai restaurant

The Faculty of Advocates’ ever-popular World Intellectual Property Day Conference moves into double figures this year, and will have the theme: “Innovation – Improving Lives”. As in previous years, the 10th conference is expected to be fully subscribed and those wishing to attend are urged t

Alan McIntosh Alan McIntosh summarises his new report on the Scottish government's faltering Debt Arrangement Scheme.

The Court of Session has refused to allow the relatives of a mechanical fitter who died as a result of exposure to asbestos to amend their claim in their personal injury action for damages against the state. A judge held that the new claim set out in the minute of amendment, which was lodged after t

The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee has endorsed the general principles of the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) Bill, but states that some aspects of the bill need further consideration to ensure the right balance is struck. The committee has endorsed the principle of removing the time bar for

In the wake of yesterday’s article on child tax credit legislation we are pleased to publish the following reader’s letter. As is the case with yesterday’s article we do not necessarily agree with its contents. Sirs,

Vanessa Kennedy Gilson Gray has appointed Vanessa Kennedy (pictured) as marketing director in a newly created role.

Willie McIntyre The eighth book in Willie McIntyre’s Best Defence series, Good News Bad News, is released today ahead of a launch party on May 5.