Opinion

Charles Livingstone

David Flint and Rebecca Henderson look at a recent case on trademarking colours.

Kevin Clancy Kevin Clancy discusses the possible implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment on prohibition notices.

Kirstin Nee Kirstin Nee explains the importance of identifying ransom strips.

Margaret Anne Clark discusses the ways in which HM Courts & Tribunals Service could deal with legacy employment claims following the abolition of fees last year.

David Alexander David Alexander comments on a recent case on the recoverability (or otherwise) of VAT on expenses from the unsuccessful party.

Martin Campbell Martin Campbell looks at whether tax measures have had their intended effect in Edinburgh.

Jennifer White Jennifer White outlines the provisions of proposed trade legislation.

Robert Burns

Paul Kirkwood Solicitor and commercial mediator Paul Kirkwood asks whether Scotland should follow Ireland in introducing mediation legislation.

Families Need Fathers Scotland suggests some schools' treatment of non-resident parents falls foul of equality laws. FNF Scotland's submission to the consultation on the Scottish government's proposed Education Bill argues that it is time to overturn the custom and practice that gives 'non-resident'

David Flint and Rebecca Ferguson look at how the CMA's approach to mergers in the grocery market is changing.

Jonathan Cooper OBE Barrister Jonathan Cooper OBE of Doughty Street Chambers looks at the protections guaranteed by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the consequences of its loss, especially for the LGBT community.

Shona McCusker In the wake of Carillion's collapse, Shona McCusker looks at the contractual protections available to construction parties.

Colin Hulme