EnvironmentPolicy

Scottish Government Confronts £170 Million Legal Challenge Over Scrapped Recycling Initiative

A major legal battle is set to begin as Biffa Waste Services sues the Scottish Government for up to £166.2 million over the failed deposit return scheme. The case highlights the complex interplay between devolved and UK-wide environmental policies. The full hearing is scheduled to last eight days.

Major Legal Proceedings Initiated

A judge has ruled that a significant £170 million court case against the Scottish Government should proceed to a full hearing, according to reports. The hearing begins on Tuesday and is expected to last for eight days, centering on a collapsed recycling scheme that has left substantial financial fallout.

GovernmentLegal

Comey Seeks Dismissal of Criminal Case Citing Trump Animosity and Unlawful Prosecutor Appointment

James Comey has filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against him, claiming selective prosecution influenced by Donald Trump. His legal team argues the prosecuting attorney was unlawfully appointed, challenging the case’s legitimacy.

Legal Challenge Filed in Federal Court

Former FBI Director James Comey has formally requested a federal judge dismiss criminal charges against him, alleging both selective prosecution and unlawful appointment of the prosecuting attorney, according to court documents. The motion claims President Trump’s public statements demonstrate “clear causal link” between his animosity and the prosecution.