Legal news

Megrahi applicant refused permission for UKSC appeal
Court holds no compatibility issue raised to take to Supreme Court

Harper Macleod names eight new partners
Promotions bring partner strength to 74, 43% female

Five promoted at Ledingham Chalmers
Senior associate, associates and senior solicitor named in north offices

Lawyers' mental health concerns revealed
Survey discovers stigma fears over speaking out

Full bench re-examines aspects of Moorov rule
Rape a separate category to domestic abuse; case overruled on long time gap

Blackadders unveils 14-strong promotions round
John Dargie becomes Aberdeen partner as Peter Robertson retires

Urquharts marks end of an era as last in family retires
Fourth generation senior partner Roderick Urquhart steps down

Sale and leaseback retained care home zero-rating: UKSC
Court allows operators' appeal against VAT charge

Thorntons' Charity Wills Campaign passes £500,000 mark
Online November 2020 effort raises a further £60,000

SLCC proposes levy cuts after budget revisions
General levy to come down by 5%, with bigger cut for new lawyers

Inglis to succeed Reid as chair of Mitchells Roberton
Managing partner Morag Inglis to chair firm from 1 April

2021 Scottish Legal Awards to focus on COVID response
Entries in 18 categories due by 19 May

Lord Hodge, Lorne Crerar chosen for FRSE honour
Supreme Court judge and Harper Macleod chairman among 79 new Fellows

Pinsent Masons promotes 19 partners, two in Scotland
Rona Kostulin and Ronan Lambe among those to join partnership

Macdonald Henderson joins commercial law alliance
Glasgow firm becomes sole Scottish member of global network

Shoosmiths awarded platinum IIP accreditation
Award follows thorough accreditation process

Salmond launches new political party
Ex-First Minister to stand in May election

Changes to organ donation law
Opt out system begins today in Scotland

Final bill passed as Holyrood rises for election
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill given unanimous support

Holyrood bills face possible UK challenge
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills said to affect Westminster powers

Brodies adds three to Planning team
Appointments to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices

All areas show rise in January house price figures
Average Scottish sale price 6.9% higher than January 2020

Public boards law able to count trans people as women
Judge rejects challenge to Gender Representation Act

Church closure rules struck down on priest's challenge
Court of Session rules Scottish Government's COVID-19 regulations excessive