Legal news

Scots legal sector gains international marketing arm
Society, firms and SDI partner to launch dedicated marketing resource

Ministers postpone Police Scotland-British Transport Police merger
Proper integration not possible by April 2019 target

Society considers rule change for earlier admission
Some trainees could appear in court at earlier stage

Morisons adds two to real estate team
Richard Duffy and David Perdikou join in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Act now to protect human rights post-Brexit: new Scots campaign plea
100 groups back "Scotland Declaration" calling for leadership

Judicial factor appointed to Austins of Dalbeattie
Society action follows sequestration of sole principal

Glasgow to host further pilot Alcohol Court Project
Sheriff Fleming to preside over court for alcohol related offending

Angus solicitors at odds over police duty scheme boycott
Firms sign up to scheme after two break ranks

Partner hire boosts Burness Paull's restructuring team
Michael Thomson joins from Pinsent Masons

Davidson Chalmers hires housebuilding team director
Stephanie Mackenzie joins from CMS

Law Society warns of redemption scam
Communications being intercepted and bank details changed

Online case tracker being launched
New system provides "important step on journey to electronic case handling"

Turcan Connell moves to larger Glasgow premises
Firm takes a short hop across St Vincent Street

Minister writes to NGOs following abuse case
Alasdair Allan looks for confirmation of safeguarding

Legal sector financial benchmarking survey 2018 is launched
Taking part can help 'bring firms' financial data to life'

Human rights fellowship established
Campaigners to be given chance to study and share expertise

MacRoberts appoints new legal director
Mahon joins corporate team

Call for views on Crown Estate Bill
Holyrood committee wants to hear from public and stakeholder groups

Scots need Finnish scheme to tackle homelessness, MSPs report
Call for permanent, not temporary housing, with further support

Ministers consult on LBTT first-time buyer relief
Details of working of scheme go out to views

Domestic assault conviction upheld despite complainer's denial
Combined evidence of neighbours proved offence and identity

Legislative muddle resolved in favour of citizenship applicant
Amendments read as correcting historic gender discrimination

New material admissible on health and safety notice appeal: Supreme Court
Judges uphold Court of Session decision to quash notice

Sheridan named as new TLT Scottish head
Disputes partner succeeds Tom McEntegart