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