Legal news
Two new sheriffs for the north
Chris Dickson and Olga Pasportnikov chosen for Grampian, Highland & Islands
ABS as term is now obstacle to reform, regulators believe
Blogger Iain Miller reports on international conference
Nine firms named for Scottish Government legal panel
Three former advisers dropped after tender exercise
Senior associate hire for Murray Beith Murray
Bell Meldrum joins from Boyd Legal
United Employment Lawyers network expands south
Scottish venture moves into England & Wales
Prisoners' solitary confinement not properly authorised: Supreme Court
Rules required confirmation by officials independent of prison
Moorov corroboration rejected over alleged nephew and niece offences
No case to answer as judge rules no underlying similarity of conduct
House prices down on quarter but up on year, Registers report
Figures for Q1 2015-16 show post-LBTT rebalancing
Provisional damages offer is admission of liability, court rules
Defenders not entitled to reserve right to proof on liability
Lobbying law plans need better focus: Society
Consultation response calls for different basis of regulation
Lords committee launches inquiry into "piecemeal" devolution
Peers seek to identify coherent principles for Union
Brodies reports further growth in 2014-15
Revenue up 11% and profit by 14% for year to 30 April
Research tax relief scheme fails at tribunal
Artificial medical research claim thrown out
Call for views as peers plan report on sexual violence in conflict
Committee to assess effectiveness of UK's prevention policy
Essay wins drug offence teenager absolute discharge
"Don't let me down", sheriff tells accused given second chance
Future of solicitors' Guarantee Fund goes out to views
Society consults on funding and who should be able to claim
Supreme Court rejects rights challenge to English "no win no fee" regime
Majority accept pre-2013 rules as proportionate and for legitimate aim
Killer Beggs wins human rights case for mail interference
Judge rules Prison Service took too long to ensure proper handling
Civil action numbers steady, latest figures show
2013-14 totals similar to previous year
Ministers consult on tribunal eligibility criteria
Draft regulations published on First-tier and Upper Tribunal members
Complaints Commission invites responses to "stakeholder survey"
Short questionnaire seeks views on focus and performance
Lord President selection process begins
Panel appointed to make recommendation as timetable set
Solicitors given "fair access" recruitment guidelines
Society publishes best practice for trainee and solicitor selection
Private car parking practices can be challenged, CAS claims
Legal opinion published as level of enquiries soars