Category Archives: News

Legal Aid lawyers earn money from Legal Aid shocker!

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

More news in the Sunday papers about the evil Glasgow Bar association. Hot on the heels of revelations that the GBA had hired a PR firm (No!), is the news that a number of the lawyers involved in the GBA … Continue reading →

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Scottish Sheep “funded terrorism”

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

A peculiar one this, but if it’s true then never again will I scoff at the requirement to run money laundering checks on clients who seem unlikely candidates for organised criminals. It seems even our four-legged friends are getting in on the act! Continue reading →

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BPI tackles music piracy

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

One of Scotland’s most prolific music pirates was jailed for more than three years earlier this week. Continue reading →

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Gay Rights “No Excuse for Bullying”

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

A Christian registrar from Islington who was bullied and threatened with the sack because of her religious beliefs on same sex unions has succeeded in her claims of unlawful discrimination by the council. Continue reading →

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Suing eBay

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

The Times Online is reporting that a ruling against eBay by a French Court earlier this week would lead to similar lawsuits to block the sale of fake goods on the internet auction site. eBay were ordered to pay nearly … Continue reading →

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Aamer Anwar contempt decision imminent

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

A judgement in Aamer Anwar’s case is expected at 10am on Tuesday 1st July at the High Court in Edinburgh. Continue reading →

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Free samples of Scotch Whisky to continue

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

To the relief of single malt fans the world over, the Scottish Government has reassured everyone that free tour drams will be protected. Continue reading →

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Ukraine in the Neck!

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

Council refuses to refund “illegal” parking fines 17 April 2008 The City of Edinburgh Council collected thousands of pounds of parking fines from cars parked outside the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh over an eighteen month period from August 2006 to … Continue reading →

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Dog Walking Collision An Accident

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

Black Labradors not likely to kill or maim. Continue reading →

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Harry Potter in the House of Lords

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

Cupboard under the stairs “not premises” Harry Potter fan art by Hakumo (http://hakumo.deviantart.com/) 10th February 2008 The House of Lords was recently (in the case of Majorstake Limited v. Curtis [2008] UKHL 10) called upon to consider the legal definition … Continue reading →

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