Legal news
Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power
SLCC welcomes English legal services review
Complaints body will "closely monitor" CMA study as it revises strategy
Company cleared in parking fraud case
"No case to answer" submission upheld after Crown evidence
Holyrood committee declines to back Alcohol Health Bill
Majority prefer Government approach to member's bill
CMA launches legal services market study for England & Wales
Outcome may inform consideration of position in Scotland
Parking company on fraud charges for invalid claims
Letters cited England-only legislation
FoI extensions announced to take effect from September
Grant-aided schools and privately run prisons among new additions
Dewar tournament school debaters take on historical injustices
62 teams contest this month's second round
English court review floats online, lawyerless resolution up to £25,000
Provisional views published for comment ahead of final report
Draft third party rights bill goes out to views
Commission opens short consultation ahead of contract report
Reclaiming motion fails in law firm pension rules challenge
Historic amendments had to be taken to have been validly made
"Urgent" steps needed to improve DWP pension statements, MPs say
Interim report calls for immediate action to counter confusion caused
Court of Session rules on two discipline cases
Penalty reduced in one case; judicial review dismissed in other
Two bills given unopposed stage 1 passage
Election dates and lobbying measures taken forward
New Lord President promises further action to tackle delays
Carloway promises to address issues in civil and criminal cases
MSPs to investigate proposed second home charge
Finance Committee calls for evidence on effect of LBTT surcharge
MSPs to consider impact of Trades Union Bill
Urgent committee report to be produced ahead of Holyrood debate
Promotions and partner hire at Aberdein Considine
Eight new faces join top table
Society welcomes retention of farmworkers' wages board
Equalities Committee support for ministerial decision
Incapacity law review opens to consultation
Ministers seek views on SLC report and other issues
Stress still dominant as LawCare callers increase
New reporting method gives clearer picture of demands on helpline
Thorntons signs property partner
Hugo Allan joins from Morton Fraser
Tax forecasts should be Fiscal Commission's job, MSPs say
Stage 1 report calls for crucial amendment to enabling bill
Finalists revealed for 2016 Scottish Legal Awards
59 shortlisted entrants chase 15 awards