Legal news
 
    Glasgow IP/IT specialist among Pinsent Masons partner promotions
David Woods one of 23 new partners from 1 May
   
    Bill proposes changes to PI discount rate calculation
Different investments, and three-yearly reviews, under new scheme
   
    Scots juror convicted of taking bribe
Glasgow woman told to expect prison sentence
   
    Appeal judges give leave for article 50 review proceedings
Campaigners seek to challenge UK Government stance on revocability
   
    SLCC must seek efficiency reforms to curb levy rise: Society
Response to budget proposals calls for major system changes
   
    LBTT group relief proposal goes to brief consultation
25 day window open for submissions
   
    Ashurst to host SEMLA education event
Evening will explore changing delivery of legal services
   
    Courtroom development planned for Kirkcaldy
New sheriff and jury facility in current police station
   
    Fire alarm rules to be strengthened for private homes
Rented housing standard will extend to owner occupiers
   
    Pinsent Masons sells off Cerico operation
Dow Jones acquires online compliance solutions business
   
    Renfrewshire Law Centre to close over funding issues
End of month finish for Paisley centre after 20 years
   
    Director appointments at Livingstone Brown
Three step up as further team leader appointed
   
    Dewar Debate semi-finals take place tomorrow
Sixteen schools compete for places in Holyrood final
   
    NQ seat added to Society Council elections
Nominations open on Monday for 12 places this year
   
    Digby Brown named Firm of the Year at Scottish Legal Awards
Glasgow proves popular venue as big night moves west
   
    Offensive Behaviour at Football Act repeal confirmed at stage 3
MSPs vote 62-60 against controversial SNP law
   
    Justice Committee calls for views on Management of Offenders Bill
Stage 1 consideration of reforms begins in April
   
    "Panama papers" law firm to close this month
Fallout from scandal has caused "irreparable damage"
   
    Dentons adds seven more firms in further global expansion
New deals strengthen presence in target growth areas
   
    Morton Fraser wins top Scottish SME award
Business Insider names the firm No 1 in SME 300
   
    Society, Faculty support Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill
Welcome for Scots law coming into line with international standards
   
    Offensive Behaviour Act dropped by Crown ahead of stage 3 vote
Lord Advocate instructs prosecutors to use other offences
   
    SEMLA and Burness Paull offer career "Insight" day
Students can apply to find out about life in practice
   
    Licensing rules consultation seeks to raise public engagement
Procedure regulations come up for review