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Internal Markets Bill declares itself above the law
Provisions and regulations to have effect irrespective of inconsistent rules

No defence to action to recover unlawful state aid
Inner House rules full amount must be paid following EU ruling

Scotland faces hard act keeping up with EU law: Faculty
Bill submission warns of scale of task, and potential conflict

MSPs seek views on EU law continuity bill
Committees taking evidence on bill to keep Scots law aligned with EU law

Courts' power to depart from EU law: ministers consult
UK Government wants more courts freed from retained EU case law

Ministers introduce new EU law continuity bill
Particular focus on environment in powers to keep Scots law aligned with EU

CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights

Insured's right to choose lawyer covers mediation: CJEU
Court rules on EU law rights under contracts for legal expenses insurance

VW owners win preliminary ruling in "Dieselgate" claim
Judge finds emissions-cheating software a "defeat device" under EU rules

No Amazon trade mark breach through storage alone: CJEU
Online retailer not marketing goods did not "use" mark it was unaware of

Germany upholds challenge to Unified Patent Court law
Constitutional Court holds law requires two thirds majority

"At least 4-5 years" for Scotland to join EU: report
Study considers legal and political processes post-independence

CAP continuity law needs sunset clause, MSPs report
Ministers should not be able to use broad powers indefinitely

UK will not be part of Unified Patent Court, ministers confirm
Brexit red lines prevail over business streamlining

Faculty to stage event on Scotland in Europe after Brexit
Day-long March conference to look at rules on EU accession

Criminality excluded customs duty time limit, Supreme Court rules
Three year limit automatically disapplied where proceedings likely

Lords report rejects Withdrawal Bill guidance powers
Inappropriate to allow ministers to direct courts over EU law

Inner House continues Brexit law compliance hearing
No order necessary against Prime Minister, but supervision continues

No case for interim orders in challenge to Withdrawal Agreement: judge
Legal basis doubtful, and Parliament should be left free to debate

Court refuses article 50 signature order against Prime Minister
Judge satisfied with assurances of compliance with EU Withdrawal Act

UK and Belgian legal professional bodies sign post-Brexit agreement
Memorandum of understanding lays basis for continued cooperation

"Right to be forgotten" does not extend globally, CJEU rules
Court rejects attempt to force Google to remove search results globally

Society hosts Euro-elections hustings
All parties to be represented at Edinburgh event

Justice Committee reports on "no deal" Brexit regulations
Report calls for assessment impact of 15 instruments