Legal news
BTO appoints new chairman and chief operating officer
David Gibson and David Walker promoted as Alan Borthwick steps down
Parole hearings could give limited role to victims, Faculty suggests
Personal statements by victims and families could be put before board
Stricter controls on curfew breaches proposed in bill amendments
Ministers propose new police powers to enter and search
Extended domestic abuse offence comes into force
Psychological abuse and controlling behaviour now criminal
Solicitors Morisons LLP go into administration
Assets acquired by Thorntons and Blackadders
Civil standard of proof for discipline cases? Tribunal seeks views
Consultation opens on following trend in professional conduct matters
Responses support shift in levy burden, SLCC states
Board still to make final decision on budget
Who will be this year's In-house Rising Star?
Nominations open for 2019 award
Thorntons appoints immigration associate
Gurjit Pall moves from in-house role
New committee adds to Society's AML efforts
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group
Edinburgh lawyer joins UK trade mission to Nigeria
Laura Tainsh selected for environmental law and waste management skills
Administrative justice system needs "recharge": Society
President points to Scottish social security approach as model
Non-Domestic Rates Bill will remove private school exemption
£7m annual bill likely following loss of charitable relief
Macnabs unveils estate agency partnership
Legal firm concludes deal with Harper & Stone to enhance property services
EU Parliament adopts controversial Copyright Directive
Predictions that new law will aid internet giants it aims to control
Society in call for Council election candidates
Ten seats in four constituencies open in this year's poll
Work starts on new Kirkcaldy court complex
Two criminal courtrooms could pave way for justice complex
Crime figures show downturn in latest year
Overall 16% year-on-year decline in 2017-18
Immigration Bill deprives UK's EU citizens of rights, MPs report
Human Rights Committee flags up powers vested in Home Secretary
Raeburn Christie acquires Connons of Stonehaven
Practice transfers as principal Gordon Christie retires
Settling after quantum defence bars simple procedure expenses cap: sheriff
But court uses discretion to make equivalent award
Police and fire reforms brought consistency despite failures, MSPs say
Post-legislative scrutiny calls for further changes
Holyrood needs proper say in post-Brexit policy, MSPs report
Committee calls for new forum for exploring differences of view
Digby Brown top firm again at Scottish Legal Awards
Honours widely shared at 2019 event