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Internal Markets Bill declares itself above the law
Provisions and regulations to have effect irrespective of inconsistent rules
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No defence to action to recover unlawful state aid
Inner House rules full amount must be paid following EU ruling
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Scotland faces hard act keeping up with EU law: Faculty
Bill submission warns of scale of task, and potential conflict
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MSPs seek views on EU law continuity bill
Committees taking evidence on bill to keep Scots law aligned with EU law
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Courts' power to depart from EU law: ministers consult
UK Government wants more courts freed from retained EU case law
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Ministers introduce new EU law continuity bill
Particular focus on environment in powers to keep Scots law aligned with EU
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CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights
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Insured's right to choose lawyer covers mediation: CJEU
Court rules on EU law rights under contracts for legal expenses insurance
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VW owners win preliminary ruling in "Dieselgate" claim
Judge finds emissions-cheating software a "defeat device" under EU rules
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No Amazon trade mark breach through storage alone: CJEU
Online retailer not marketing goods did not "use" mark it was unaware of
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Germany upholds challenge to Unified Patent Court law
Constitutional Court holds law requires two thirds majority
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"At least 4-5 years" for Scotland to join EU: report
Study considers legal and political processes post-independence
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CAP continuity law needs sunset clause, MSPs report
Ministers should not be able to use broad powers indefinitely
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UK will not be part of Unified Patent Court, ministers confirm
Brexit red lines prevail over business streamlining
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Faculty to stage event on Scotland in Europe after Brexit
Day-long March conference to look at rules on EU accession
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Criminality excluded customs duty time limit, Supreme Court rules
Three year limit automatically disapplied where proceedings likely
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Lords report rejects Withdrawal Bill guidance powers
Inappropriate to allow ministers to direct courts over EU law
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Inner House continues Brexit law compliance hearing
No order necessary against Prime Minister, but supervision continues
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No case for interim orders in challenge to Withdrawal Agreement: judge
Legal basis doubtful, and Parliament should be left free to debate
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Court refuses article 50 signature order against Prime Minister
Judge satisfied with assurances of compliance with EU Withdrawal Act
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UK and Belgian legal professional bodies sign post-Brexit agreement
Memorandum of understanding lays basis for continued cooperation
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"Right to be forgotten" does not extend globally, CJEU rules
Court rejects attempt to force Google to remove search results globally
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Society hosts Euro-elections hustings
All parties to be represented at Edinburgh event
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Justice Committee reports on "no deal" Brexit regulations
Report calls for assessment impact of 15 instruments