Legal news
Police custody letter of rights comes under review
Ministers consult on whether improvements needed
Court refuses article 50 signature order against Prime Minister
Judge satisfied with assurances of compliance with EU Withdrawal Act
Judicial Institute annual report published
Temporary judge induction added to training programme
65 new solicitors welcomed to profession
Sheriff Principal Lewis guest at admission ceremony
Holyrood Committee backs Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Minority opposes ending relief for independent schools
MSPs look into facial recognition and call for views
Justice Committee to scrutinise police use of ID technology
Call for education as smacking ban passes final Holyrood stage
Society warns of need for parental information campaign
Google iPhone class action given go-ahead after appeal
Judges rule data of value taken without consent
Taylor Law principal joins Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
Construction specialist Ross Taylor becomes partner
UK and Belgian legal professional bodies sign post-Brexit agreement
Memorandum of understanding lays basis for continued cooperation
Inksters launches "plug and play" network to support expansion
Solicitors invited to discuss joining "hub and spoke" model
Animal protection regime to be strengthened in new bill
Higher penalties and increased enforcement powers proposed
IBA report supports positive legal aid cost benefit
Improving legal services "as important for growth as hospitals and schools"
CMS names Scottish scholarship winners
Second award made due to quality of applications
Scots criminal defence firm opens in London
MTM dealing with growing caseload south of the border
Mixed sex Civil Partnership Bill comes before Holyrood
Reform will give same legal union options to all couples
Burges Salmon makes Scots banking partner hire
Stuart McMillan becomes fourth partner in Edinburgh office
Shepherd & Wedderburn hires private client consultant
Former Stronachs partner George Stevenson joins firm
Ministers consult on reform of dog control law
Views sought on how enforcement powers could be improved
Scotland to have lower personal injury discount rate than England
Insurers fear forum shopping as actuary sets -0.75% rate
Hardie to take over as Pinsent Masons Scots chair
Richard Masters steps down to pursue career outside profession
Six associate promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Four who began with firm as trainees among those recognised
Digital evidence system goes out to tender
Ministers seek provider for sharing capability across court workers
CMS makes litigation partner hire
Kenny Henderson joins from London practice