Legal news

Dailly calls for controls on representing limited partnerships
Society should prevent acting where transparency rules not observed

Anderson to retire from Clyde & Co
Specialist litigator steps down after 40 years in practice

Employers' insurers liable for door steward's fatal assault
Lack of intention to kill disapplied policy exclusion

Law to tackle period poverty to come before Holyrood
Cross-party and public support for proposed member's bill

Sellers' right to deed covering further payment held prescribed
Obligation to deliver was not one “relating to land”

Two partners lead Blackadders promotions round
Ellen Munson and Stuart King head six who move up

Partner promotion for BTO commercial property lawyer
Jennifer Whitelaw advanced in Glasgow office

Associate appointment at Harper Macleod
Andrew Kerr boosts Inverness real estate strength

Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Family lawyer Lindsey Ogilvie recognised

Regulation still top priority for Society, member survey finds
95% also support continuation of dual role

Help to Buy extended to 2021 in Scotland
Ministers predict 4,000 more households will benefit

Falkirk's MTM expands into Glasgow
Third office for specialist criminal defence firm

Landlord registration system proposed to be strengthened
Consultation runs on legal compliance and increased fees

Gender pay gap 21% at Law Society of Scotland
Solicitors' body below size but chooses to disclose figures

James & George Collie announces partnership changes
One partner appointed as three retire

Ministers consult on statutory "appropriate adult" provision
Support for the vulnerable coming into contact with the justice system

Carers' rights legislation now in force
Personalised plans will help access to advice and support

Millar & Bryce makes senior consultant hire
John King joins after Registers career

MSPs to review Police and Fire Reform Act five years on
Justice Committee calls for views on whether aims have been met

SYLA confirms rescheduled Civil Day Conference
Litigation event now to be held on 16 April

Road traffic fixed penalty extension goes out to views
Scotland to be brought into line with England & Wales

Largest human rights claim costs UK Government £60m
Compensation paid out for unlawful cut to solar energy subsidies

Commission rounds off work on contract law with final report
35 recommendations include new rules on formation and breach

Committee backs gay pardons bill
Stage 1 report concludes that benefits will flow