Legal news
Lord Reed sworn in as Supreme Court President
First Scot to hold post succeeds Lady Hale
Judges voice concerns over aspects of Children Bill
Submission to Justice Committee raises practicality and workability issues
Court criticises Crown and defence failings in delayed case
“Unacceptable” to delay balloting jury while joint minute typed
Shepherd & Wedderburn hires renewables specialist partner
Richard Turnbull joins from TLT
Tourist tax should have a national framework with local discretion
A tourist tax would be most practical and efficient if implemented as part of a national framework, with some built-in flexibility for local discretion.
Themis Advocates launches as rebranded Hastie Stable
Kiera Johnston takes over as senior clerk
Judicial review three month deadline runs from decision: judge
Later receipt may be factor in considering extension
Lady Poole joins Court of Session bench
Administrative law specialist welcomed by Lord President
Regime to support adults under investigation in force today
"Appropriate adult" services for the vulnerable now standard over Scotland
Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act
Lord Fairley takes seat on Court of Session bench
First of five recent appointments installed as senator
Health and safety prosecutions down, but stay vigilant: lawyer
Bruce Craig comments on pressures facing HSE
Four hires show Shoosmiths' Scottish growth intentions
Two partners and two associates join in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Scottish ministers face budget challenge over UK March date
Spending will have to be decided ahead of knowing final funding
Dentons announces expansion into Ireland
Two partners hired and rapid expansion predicted by largest law firm
Ministers to hold discussion events on jury reform
Open events will consider what should follow research findings
Proposed new consumer body given initial backing
Holyrood stage 1 report supports general principles
BTO figures show dip in latest year
Profits fall as IT investment increases
Clyde & Co offers dispute resolution agency service
Firms can outsource resolution while retaining client relationships
Lindsays predicts rise of "subject to sale" offers
Trend could be used to encourage conditional housing sale listings
Low carbon standards coming for new homes
2024 date for rules to reduce emissions
Balfour + Manson unveils new management lineup
Three partners to form senior management team
Start date for summary criminal case management pilots
Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley to test new approach
SYLA survey finds mixed views on new admission rules
Nearly half of sample opposed to court appearances after three months