As Glasgow prepares to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, CMS Scotland's Kimberley Cross explains why protecting intellectual property, sponsorship rights and event branding is central to the commercial success of modern sporting events. Major sporting events capture public attention, but their comme
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Finance leaders are becoming increasingly optimistic about the role AI will play in improving business performance, with almost all expecting investment in digital technology to increase over the coming year, according to Deloitte's latest UK CFO Survey. The survey, conducted between 1 and 13 July,
The 20 people convicted of rape or other serious sexual offences who have already applied to have their cases reviewed may represent only a fraction of those likely to come forward, Thomas Ross KC has warned. The KC said the true number could turn out to be, in his words, the "tip of a very large ic
Turcan Connell has appointed Clive Phillips as a new partner as the firm looks to enhance its presence in the North East. Clive Phillips is a highly respected and long-established agricultural and rural property lawyer. He has built his career as a partner in leading legal practices in the sector wo
Members of the public are being invited to share their views on how complaints about the conduct of Advocates in Scotland are handled, as part of a new public consultation launched by the Faculty of Advocates. The consultation is on the Faculty’s Disciplinary Rules, which are the framework use
A new partnership has been forged to encourage more people in Scotland to put a power of attorney in place. Age Scotland has joined forces with Lindsays to help people appoint someone they trust to manage their finances and make welfare decisions on their behalf, should they need extra help.
The Lawscot Foundation’s strong relationship with Scotland’s judiciary has been renewed, with Lady Ross replacing longtime supporter Lord Ericht as a trustee for the charity. Lord Ericht, one of the Foundation’s original trustees, has stepped down after nine years on the Lawscot Fo
Former employees of BGL Contracts Ltd are preparing to commence a protective award claim following the company's collapse into administration and the loss of jobs. BGL Contracts Ltd, a Glasgow-based electrical fit-out contractor providing subcontracting services to clients across the leisure, hospit
Until last year, I never took an interest in my Ogilvy ancestors, and I wish I had left it that way. Farmers at the head of Glenisla for hundreds of years, they were tenants and kinsmen of the Earl of Airlie. In contrast to my English relations (war heroes and concentration camp survivors), they see
Silence may no longer be the safest option for accused persons in modern Scotland despite the example set by Nicola Sturgeon, writes Douglas McConnell. For decades, Scottish defence solicitors have offered a piece of advice so consistently it became almost instinctive: Say nothing.
Jamie Dunne’s focus is advising on technically complex matters in a clear, understandable and useful way. Which is something of a relief: as a lawyer working across competition law, public procurement and subsidy control he operates in one of the profession’s most technically demanding a
Amie Brown focuses on the impact recent reforms in upward-only rent reviews in England and Wales will have in Scotland. The recent decision to ban upward-only rent review clauses in English commercial leases marks a huge development in property law.
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
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 first direct exchange between the UK Supreme Court and the Italian Constitutional Court took place in Rome last Friday.
