Legal news
Call for views as children's rights action plan takes shape
Consultation opens on Children and Young People Act scheme
Shepherd & Wedderburn marks 250th birthday with best results
Revenue and profit both reach new highs in year to 30 April
Backing from Society for Government's "Consumer Scotland" plan
Claim that gap exists from lack of single consumer body
Review opens into investigations of mental health deaths
Ministers invite people to contribute their experiences
Law Societies join other professionals in seeking post-Brexit rights
Joint letter to Prime Minister sets out needs to support service sector
Politicians to appeal ruling against Brexit question referral
Judge grants protective expenses order to five parliamentarians
Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues
Vulnerable Witnesses Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee issues call for evidence ahead of stage 1
Lawyer warns of competition law risk from price setting software
Growing use of optimisation tools could bring price-fixing charge
Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards
Householders succeed in claim for Japanese knotweed encroachment
Court of Appeal upholds decision against Network Rail
Survey and evidence open to public ahead of Transport Bill scrutiny
Bus services, parking and smart ticketing top MSPs' agenda
Simple Procedure Rules amended from end of this month
Time to pay application among changes introduced
MSPs to run health check over dog control law
Views on effectiveness invited as part of post-legislative scrutiny
Additional first time buyer LBTT relief comes into force
£175,000 threshold applies to those buying first home
MSPs invite views on new Land Control Register rules
Committee inquiring into whether regulations fit for purpose
Faculty launches International Human Rights Award
Scottish bar to honour those who stand up for rights overseas
Raeburn Christie acquires Ellon firm Winchesters
Douglas Winchester to become consultant as staff relocate
Glasgow trainee wins risk management Innovation Cup
Risk tracker tool takes Law Society of Scotland prize
Faculty welcomes seven new advocates
Most have some years' experience as solicitors
Human Rights Committee "shocked" by Windrush detention cases
MPs and peers condemn Home Office for wrongful treatment
Ledingham Chalmers acquires Gray & Connochie
Eleven staff move as Roy Adams retires
Call for views issued on proposed new organ donation law
Holyrood committee also sets up online survey
Prescription (Scotland) Bill approved at stage 1
MSPs promise further debate on council tax and benefit recovery