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The General Court of the European Union has ruled that the repute of McDonald’s trade marks makes it possible to prevent the registration, for foods or beverages, of trade marks combining the prefix ‘Mac’ or ‘Mc’ with the name of a foodstuff or beverage. The Court today upheld the European

Graeme McWilliams Graeme McWilliams, legal adviser at Standard Life, has been appointed as convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Lawyers’ Committee (ILC).

Peter Boyd Boyd Legal Solicitors, a full service practice headquartered in Edinburgh, has undertaken a strategic review of its operations and parted ways with its high volume mortgage referral conveyancing team.

Alison Britton The Law Society of Scotland has supported proposals to introduce a no-blame redress scheme for the healthcare sector, but has said the proposed cap for financial compensation is too high at £100,000.

The Faculty of Advocates would welcome more defamation cases being raised in Scotland because, it says, the current low level threatens development of the law in the area and the country’s stature as a litigation forum. Responding to a Scottish Law Commission discussion paper on defamation, the Fa

Caitlin O'Donnell, The Scotch Whisky Association has appointed Caitlin O'Donnell, as legal counsel, joining a team of lawyers specialising in safeguarding Scotland's national drink.

Austin Lafferty House prices in the west of Scotland have picked up over the past three months with the overall average rising by 3.1 per cent over the year, according to the latest findings from the GSPC.

Perthshire Highland Games Junior Heavyweights with Colin Emslie Thorntons has agreed to provide sponsorship to Perthshire Highland Games, which includes 14 separate events across the county of Perthshire over the next four months.

Golden Plover Award: Winners with all representatives Lindsays is the proud sponsor of the 2016 Golden Plover Award and, in association with The Heather Trust and the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (Scotland), are delighted to announce that The Hopes Estate near Gifford is the well-deserved wi

Plans to transform a disused 18th Century Scottish court house into a film set for legal dramas, have been submitted to the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services to be discussed at their next meeting. The Stonehaven Town Partnership has already appointed an architect, project manager and solicitor f

An enterprising law student has set up a new website --www.brexiles.com -- to help and support young lawyers who are appalled at the Brexit decision and who now want to leave the UK. Tom Phillips, who recently completed the Graduate Diploma in Law at City University, set up the site as a response to

A Largs letting agent has become the first in Scotland to be sanctioned for breaching rules that secure the deposits of their tenants. The landmark ruling against Colvin Houston Ltd at Kilmarnock Sherriff Court – which was triggered by North Ayrshire Council’s Trading Standards team – could no

Brodies LLP has become the latest Scottish firm to report positive results as the economic recovery, now threatened by Brexit, takes hold.

Kirk Murdoch International law firm Pinsent Masons, which employs 550 people in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has today announced details of its unaudited financial results for 2015-16.

John Thom Two of Miller Hendry's associates have been promoted to partners as the Tayside-based solicitors and estate agents strengthen their team.