Legal news

Commercial court seminar seeks to promote dialogue
Interested parties invited to register for summer event

Faculty backs specialist environmental tribunal
Submission calls for link with proposed Energy & Natural Resources Court

Call for views goes out on Education Bill
Committee seeks views from those involved on what will improve outcomes

Solicitors urged to stand for Society's Council
Nominations open today for 10 seats in May election

Reformed bankruptcy law now in force
Minimal asset process, and mandatory money advice, among new provisions

Carers Bill out for views at stage 1
Committee keen to hear especially from young and adult carers

Evening fixture for Society's 2015 AGM
28 May meeting will set practising certificate fee for 2015-16

Lindsays hires further corporate partner
Douglas Roberts joins from MBM Commercial

Society seeks partner to create online property one-stop-shop
Tender invitation to develop conveyancing transactions portal

Further rights in force for children in care
Children and Young People Act measures effective from today

Dailly appointed to Money Advice Service board
Govan Law Centre principal solicitor one of three new non-executives

SLCC issues family law consumer guide
Tips focus on area with second highest number of client complaints

Director and associate promotions at Lindsays
Five advanced in different teams