Scotland Case Commentaries

Waiver of Legal Professional Privilege and "Without Prejudice" Privilege in Public Procurement: Insights from Roche Diagnostics LTD v Greater Glasgow Health Board and Abbott Laboratories LTD [2024] CSOH 90

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Waiver of Legal Professional Privilege and "Without Prejudice" Privilege in Public Procurement: Insights from Roche Diagnostics LTD v Greater Glasgow Health Board and Abbott Laboratories LTD [2024]...

Limitation of Permission to Appeal Under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Insights from LM v Advocate General for Scotland ([2024] CSIH 28)

Date: Sep 20, 2024

Limitation of Permission to Appeal Under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Insights from LM v Advocate General for Scotland ([2024] CSIH 28) Introduction The case of LM v Advocate...

Exclusive Patent License Obligations and Competition Law: Insights from Rocep-Lusol v Lindal Dispenser [2024] CSOH 89

Date: Sep 20, 2024

Exclusive Patent License Obligations and Competition Law: Insights from Rocep-Lusol v Lindal Dispenser [2024] CSOH 89 Introduction The case of Rocep-Lusol Holdings Limited (the "Pursuer") versus...

Balancing Emotional and Physical Abuse Allegations in Determining Medical Fitness to Practice: Insights from Appeal by Dr Muhammad Rashid Masood [2024] CSIH 27

Date: Sep 18, 2024

Balancing Emotional and Physical Abuse Allegations in Determining Medical Fitness to Practice: Insights from Appeal by Dr Muhammad Rashid Masood [2024] CSIH 27 Introduction The case of Dr Muhammad...

Establishing Jurisdiction Through Framework Agreements: Insights from Caledonia Water Alliance v Electrosteel Castings (UK) LTD

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Establishing Jurisdiction Through Framework Agreements: Insights from Caledonia Water Alliance v Electrosteel Castings (UK) LTD Introduction The case of Caledonia Water Alliance against Electrosteel...

Enhanced Requirements for Judicial Reasoning in Immigration Decisions: Analysis of [2024] CSOH 88

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Enhanced Requirements for Judicial Reasoning in Immigration Decisions: Analysis of [2024] CSOH 88 Introduction The case of A B and C vs. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] CSOH 88)...

MEX Group Worldwide LTD v Stewart Owen Ford & Others: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Multi-Domiciled Conspiracy Cases

Date: Sep 13, 2024

MEX Group Worldwide LTD v Stewart Owen Ford & Others: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Multi-Domiciled Conspiracy Cases Introduction The case of MEX Group Worldwide LTD against Stewart Owen Ford & Others...

Admissibility of Relationship Evidence in Sexual Offence Trials: Insights from HMA v MJ [2024] HCJ 3

Date: Sep 12, 2024

Admissibility of Relationship Evidence in Sexual Offence Trials: Insights from HMA v MJ [2024] HCJ 3 Introduction The case of HMA against MJ ([2024] HCJ 3) adjudicated by the Scottish High Court of...

Limitation Periods and Credibility in Civil Rape Proceedings: PW (AP) v KM ([2024] CSOH 85)

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Limitation Periods and Credibility in Civil Rape Proceedings: PW (AP) v KM ([2024] CSOH 85) Introduction In the case of PW (AP) against KM (Court of Session) ([2024] CSOH 85), the Scottish Court of...

Crown v Docherty [2024] HCJAC 36: Establishing Comprehensive Cumulo Sentencing in Firearms Offenses

Date: Sep 4, 2024

Crown v Docherty [2024] HCJAC 36: Establishing Comprehensive Cumulo Sentencing in Firearms Offenses Introduction In the landmark case of Crown v Docherty [2024] HCJAC 36, the Scottish High Court of...

Comprehensive Legal Commentary: Upholding Comprehensive Sentencing in Multi-Offense Indictments

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Affirmation of Comprehensive Sentencing in Multi-Offense Indictments: Iain Packer v HMA [2024] HCJAC 38 Introduction The case Iain Packer v His Majesty's Advocate ([2024] HCJAC 38) delves into the...

Res Judicata in Group Litigation: Establishing Binding Precedent in McCluskey v Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Res Judicata in Group Litigation: Establishing Binding Precedent in McCluskey v Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd Introduction The case of Laura McCluskey vs Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd ([2024] CSIH 26)...

Limits of Vicarious Liability and Duty of Care in Employer-Employee Misconduct: NM v Henderson [2024] CSOH 84

Date: Aug 24, 2024

Limits of Vicarious Liability and Duty of Care in Employer-Employee Misconduct: NM v Henderson [2024] CSOH 84 Introduction The case of NM against Graeme Henderson and another ([2024] CSOH 84) was...

Duty of Care in Employment: Insights from George Carroll v. Dumfries and Galloway Council [2024] CSOH 81

Date: Aug 21, 2024

Duty of Care in Employment: Insights from George Carroll v. Dumfries and Galloway Council [2024] CSOH 81 Introduction The case of George Carroll against Dumfries and Galloway Council ([2024] CSOH 81)...

Prescriptive Period Commencement and Burden of Proof in Wrongful Interim Interdicts: Insights from McGowan v. Springfield Properties Plc [2024] CSIH 31

Date: Aug 21, 2024

Prescriptive Period Commencement and Burden of Proof in Wrongful Interim Interdicts: Insights from McGowan v. Springfield Properties Plc [2024] CSIH 31 Introduction The case of Martin McGowan v....

Exclusion of Enrolled Solicitors from Lay Representation: Saddiq Ahmed v Kamall Ahmed [2024] CSIH 25

Date: Aug 14, 2024

Exclusion of Enrolled Solicitors from Lay Representation: Saddiq Ahmed v Kamall Ahmed [2024] CSIH 25 Introduction The case of Saddiq Ahmed against Kamall Ahmed ([2024] CSIH 25) adjudicated by the...

Lawful Deductions from State Pension Credit for Social Fund Loans: Analysis of [2024] CSOH 79

Date: Aug 10, 2024

Lawful Deductions from State Pension Credit for Social Fund Loans: Analysis of [2024] CSOH 79 Introduction The case of Alan Houston v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2024] CSOH 79)...

Clarifying Indemnity Obligations: Insights from Flemming Hansen v Close Invoice Finance LTD [2024] CSOH 78

Date: Aug 10, 2024

Clarifying Indemnity Obligations: Insights from Flemming Hansen v Close Invoice Finance LTD [2024] CSOH 78 Introduction The case of Flemming Hansen against Close Invoice Finance LTD ([2024] CSOH 78)...

Duty to Consult Fairly in Public Planning Decisions: The Cains Trustees Case

Date: Aug 10, 2024

Duty to Consult Fairly in Public Planning Decisions: The Cains Trustees Case Introduction The case of Cains Trustees (Jersey) LTD and another for Judicial Review of a decision of the Highland Council...

Timing of Equality Impact Assessments Under the Equality Act 2010: Aberdeen City Council Judicial Review [2024] CSOH 77

Date: Aug 8, 2024

Timing of Equality Impact Assessments Under the Equality Act 2010: Aberdeen City Council Judicial Review [2024] CSOH 77 Introduction The case of Simon McLean v Aberdeen City Council filed as [2024]...