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Earlier this year, David Flint (pictured right) and Rebecca Ferguson discussed the ECJ overturning the General Court and Commission decision in Intel that clarified how rebates are to be treated in competition law. In another setback for the Commission, the EU General Court has annulled, in part, a

David Hoey David Hoey looks at the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision in a case on holiday pay for miscategorised employees, with very serious implications for employers.

Professor Conor Gearty In an article first published on the LSE Brexit blog, Professor Conor Gearty scrutinises the notion of “a happy Brexit” and outlines ways in which the EU Withdrawal Bill will constitute a large transfer of power to the executive branch and may lead to the restriction of ci

David Flint David Flint and Rebecca Ferguson look at a second investigation into tech giant Google over exclusivity arrangements and other matters.

A pub manager who was barred from showing certain live football matches has been found in contempt of court after a broadcaster brought proceedings for breach of interdict. A judge in the Court of Session ruled that Robert Stewart, premises manager of The Village Inn in Edinburgh, wilfully breached

David Flint David Flint and Rebecca Ferguson look at an atypical cartel case.

Mike Kemp Mike Kemp explains his views on why the time-bar should be removed for abuse victims over 18 where there is a power imbalance.

Alan McIntosh, senior money adviser in Inverclyde Council, writes on the Common Financial Tool. In the first year of implementation of the Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 (BADAS), the number of sequestrations in Scotland dropped by 44%; Debt Payment Programmes dropped by 50%; and alth

David Flint David Flint and Rebecca Ferguson give an overview of the EU's attempts to crackdown on cartels.

Lord Glennie (right) delivering the keynote lecture

A police inspector who was jailed for fraud has been told he will have to repay more than £100 thousand. David Brown admitted using the names of family members, businesses and strangers to create false insurance policies and then claiming £92,000 commission.

Thirty new legal members and 19 ordinary members have been appointed by the Scottish ministers to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland and assigned to the Housing and Property Chamber by the President of Scottish Tribunals, Lady Smith. The announcement follows a recruitment round by the Judicial App

Watermans' Scott Whyte (centre, right) welcomes the new mascot to SCAA along with SCAA vice chairman Mike Beale (second from left) and crew (from left) paramedic Craig McDonald, paramedic Rich Garside and senior pilot Captain Russell Myles.

Terra Firma Chambers is delighted to announce that James Findlay, Stephen O’Rourke and David Parratt have been appointed Queen’s Counsel. Fourteen new appointments have been made by Her Majesty the Queen on the recommendation of the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. This brings the number of silks

David Flint David Flint looks at a case illustrating the fine line between necessary and unnecessary restrictions in the competition rules.