Legal news
Biometrics Commissioner Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support at Holyrood after "consensual" debate
Distance learning a consumer contract, sheriff rules
German student could only be sued for fees in Germany
Cases becoming more complex, Discipline Tribunal reports
Annual report reveals more sitting days for stable number of cases
Crown application granted, defence refused in new s 275 case
Judge voices unease at reasons, but allows unopposed move
QC launches justice campaign for Scotland's “witches”
Claire Mitchell QC seeks pardon, memorial and public apology
Stephen Boyle proposed as Auditor General
Holyrood to be asked to approve nomination as next office holder
Proposed defibrillator register bill "could save lives"
Anas Sarwar MSP wants to see compulsory register of defibrillators
Disposition a non domino invalid for prescription: appeal sheriffs
Disposition to party in same capacity ex facie a nullity
Lord Drummond Young retires from bench
Senior judge leaves Court of Session after 19 years
SEMLA announces "Unconscious Bias" event
Workshops to focus on influence on behaviour and decision making
Women's equality project launches "Next 100 Years"
Successor to centenary celebrations seeks to accelerate pace of change
Hewitson steps down at Munro & Noble
Executry partner retires after almost 40 years
Bill published to promote heat networks
Ministers aim to develop schemes and reduce emissions
MSPs inquire into SDI business expansion role
Committee seeks views on whether international development support working
CAP continuity law needs sunset clause, MSPs report
Ministers should not be able to use broad powers indefinitely
Four lawyers among 2020 FRSE intake
Lord Carloway, Dr Joe Morrow, Menzies Campbell and Stephen Tierney elected
DWF completes Mindcrest acquisition
Legal firm takes over US legal and managed services business
UK will not be part of Unified Patent Court, ministers confirm
Brexit red lines prevail over business streamlining
SLCC cannot complain to itself, judge rules
Breach of natural justice though no other avenue to raise misconduct matter
Employment lawyers offer advice for coronavirus restrictions
Employers should balance health and safety against business continuity
Custody for under-25s should be last resort, Council proposes
Scottish Sentencing Council consults on proposed guideline
Panel revealed for SYLA Women in Law event
Annual debate to take place on 10 March
Judges grant order against Heathrow third runway
Policy statement failed to take account of climate change commitments
JABS lay member appointment extended
Neelam Bakshi to serve a further six months