Legal news

Stress still the major player in LawCare calls
Further rise in those seeking help in 2014

Lindsays makes two senior Dundee appointments
Family law partner and commercial property director add to team

Two sheriffs appointed for Tayside
QCs Gillian Wade and Simon Collins join bench

Home reports given positive review – with qualifications
Report recommends improved format, and notes conflict issue

Faculty fears conflict of interest in new oil and gas regulator
Proposed Aberdeen-based body could have interest in disputes it rules on

Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails

Croft house grant scheme comes up for review
Consultation opens on future rules and payments

Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings

Private rented sector proposals need more work, Faculty claims
Consultation response highlights clashes with policy objectives

More charities to benefit from water charges exemption
Applications now open for new scheme from April

Partner appointment boosts Burness Paull HSE team
Ray Gribben joins from DLA Piper

Money advice campaign marks new Financial Health Service
New website provides signposts to best information

Scottish Standard Clauses now in effect
Agreement reached on missive conditions for all parts of the country

Finalists announced for 2015 Scottish Legal Awards
Spread of practices make shortlist in 15 categories

Brodies marks new year with 600 employee count
Four solicitors among six new staff