Legal news

Ministers' Prescription Bill adopts SLC proposals
Latent damage test to be redefined, among other reforms

Faculty promotes equality with Fair Instructions Policy
Each stable to monitor instructions with equality and diversity officer

Workplace Equality Fund opens to applications
Grants available to employers across many sectors

Commission project aims to have authorities budgeting for human rights
EU money will support delivery of "masterclass"

Thorntons reports 2016-17 growth on the back of investment
Turnover up 4.5%; profits jump 18%

Miller Hendry makes six appointments and promotions
Two senior associates lead private client and conveyancing moves

Judge refuses permission for judicial review on article 50 withdrawal
Legality of withdrawal notice held not a factor in Government policy

Community payback orders bringing results, figures show
Completion rates vary, but better than former community service

Clark Foundation invites applications for this year's awards
Students and practitioners welcome to apply for grants and scholarships

Society opens committee recruitment round
Four convener posts among vacancies on 15 committees

BTO announces 10 associate promotions
Insurers' Representation team accounts for seven

Incapacity Act reform proposals go out to views
Ministers seek to restore Scots law's leading position

Society launches Lawscot Foundation case study video
Young carer who became law student tells his story

Ministers given too much power by EU Withdrawal Bill, peers report
Committee calls for more effective parliamentary scrutiny

Home Office rejects call to regulate Sharia councils
Islamic specialist's report calls for councils to operate within the law

Domestic Abuse Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Cross-party backing for new offence, though definition doubts remain

Aberdeen Considine appoints two banking litigation partners
Myra Scott and Laura Petrie join from Ascent Performance Group

Scottish EDGE opens next funding competition round
Up to £150,000 available for best innovative proposals

Partner promotion as Burness Paull forms specialist disputes team
Stuart Murdoch to head financial services regulatory and disputes practice

Training grant for Scottish Women's Aid ahead of new abuse law
Funding to support special tuition on coercive behaviour

MSPs back social housing regulator changes
Stage 1 report supports bill to keep RSLs in private sector

LawCare seeks people for "emotional health" focus group
Support charity welcomes £7,000 award from Wesleyan grant