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McDonald's wins EU protection for "Mc" prefix applied to foods

8th July 2016 | europe , intellectual property
General Court confirms annulment of rival "MACCOFFEE" mark

Prime Minister has power to invoke article 50, Government lawyers advise

6th July 2016 | europe , government-administration
Letwin reveals position but concedes court test likely

Court action seeks to ensure Parliament approves article 50 notice

4th July 2016 | europe , government-administration
Lawyers argue authority required before Government exercises power

Lawyer calls for united business front to keep Scotland in EU

30th June 2016 | europe
"Explore every avenue", Burness Paull chairman writes

Act of Parliament needed for article 50 Brexit notice, academics argue

27th June 2016 | europe , government-administration
Prerogative powers "cannot be used to remove rights under 1972 Act"

Scottish ministers start work on new independence referendum bill

24th June 2016 | europe , government-administration
First Minister wants poll before article 50 Brexit time runs out

"Start of monumental change": Society reaction to Brexit vote

24th June 2016 | europe , law society of scotland
Undertaking to monitor negotiations closely and inform members

Second independence referendum on the cards after Brexit vote?

24th June 2016 | europe , government-administration
Holyrood ministers seek to maintain relationship with EU

UK entitled to apply child benefit residence rule, EU judges decide

14th June 2016 | europe , welfare/benefits
Court dismisses Commission complaints of illegality and discrimination

Don't ban the "sharing economy", EU tells member states

3rd June 2016 | consumer , europe
Clamps on businesses like Uber and Airbnb should be "last resort"

"Remain" vote has legal consequences too, QC explains

30th May 2016 | europe
Kenneth Campbell address highlights effects of Prime Minister's deal

EU-based ex-pats lose final round in referendum vote bid

24th May 2016 | europe , government-administration
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal decision dismissing claim

Ex-pats to seek Supreme Court hearing on EU referendum voting rights

20th May 2016 | europe , government-administration
Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of challenge to 15 year rule

Referendum paper from Society aims to inform ahead of EU vote

20th May 2016 | europe , law society of scotland
EU impact on law, and effect of leaving, set out for solicitors and clients

Scots professionals launch campaign for clarity in Brexit debate

10th May 2016 | europe
UK200Group members seek better information on what vote would mean

Ex-pats allowed to appeal EU referendum voting bar decision

3rd May 2016 | europe , government-administration
Expedited hearing being sought before Court of Appeal

Continental Britons lose court challenge to Brexit vote bar

28th April 2016 | europe , government-administration
Fifteen year residence cutoff point not arbitrary, judges rule

Investigatory Powers Bill safeguards still not enough: Society

11th April 2016 | europe , human rights , information technology , law society of scotland
Client confidentiality, and EU law compliance, remain at risk

EU judge questions lack of referrals from Scotland

22nd February 2016 | europe
Ian Forrester lecture notes greater number from other small countries

Bolder action needed on digital subscription portability: Society

17th February 2016 | europe , information technology , intellectual property , law society of scotland
Proposed EU regulation should have wider scope

Angus growers cleared to sue ministers over aid withdrawal

11th February 2016 | europe , government-administration
"Incoherent and inconsistent" agency approach met state liability test

Alcohol minimum price illegal if "less restrictive tax measures" possible

23rd December 2015 | europe , licensing , tax
EU court says Court of Session must examine all evidence objectively

MEPs support further protection for lawyer-client communications

9th November 2015 | client relations , europe , professional regulation
Commission to be pressed for action as resolution adopted

Tax clearance rulings amounted to illegal state aid, Commission rules

21st October 2015 | europe , tax
Fiat Finance and Starbucks must pay more in Dutch and Luxembourg cases
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