Legal news

Six rewarded in Lindsays promotion round
Commercial Property team leads list of those recognised

More assets can now be seized as criminal cash
New law brings betting slips, casino chips and gaming vouchers into scope

Crofting reform plans outlined
Two-phased approach proposed by Cabinet Secretary

Holidaymakers protection strengthened
New rules come into effect in July

Poor immigration decision making is "threat to rule of law": LSEW
Figures show half of all appeals are upheld

Law at Work expands its empire
Combined firm has strong presence in north east and central belt

Sandra McDonald to leave Public Guardian post
Intention to continue working in field after July departure

Lawyer calls for review of "anti-business" immigration rules
Jamie Kerr criticises salary rule after breach of cap on foreign workers

SSE wins appeal over £107m tunnel collapse claim
Split Inner House holds rockfall at hydro plant was contractor's risk

Associate promotion at Miller Hendry
Leann Brown recognised in Dundee Private Client team

Faculty's "Tumbling Lassie" charity ball sells out
340 to attend event in aid of human trafficking charities

Dailly calls for controls on representing limited partnerships
Society should prevent acting where transparency rules not observed

Anderson to retire from Clyde & Co
Specialist litigator steps down after 40 years in practice

Employers' insurers liable for door steward's fatal assault
Lack of intention to kill disapplied policy exclusion

Law to tackle period poverty to come before Holyrood
Cross-party and public support for proposed member's bill

Sellers' right to deed covering further payment held prescribed
Obligation to deliver was not one “relating to land”

Two partners lead Blackadders promotions round
Ellen Munson and Stuart King head six who move up

Partner promotion for BTO commercial property lawyer
Jennifer Whitelaw advanced in Glasgow office

Associate appointment at Harper Macleod
Andrew Kerr boosts Inverness real estate strength

Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Family lawyer Lindsey Ogilvie recognised

Regulation still top priority for Society, member survey finds
95% also support continuation of dual role

Help to Buy extended to 2021 in Scotland
Ministers predict 4,000 more households will benefit

Falkirk's MTM expands into Glasgow
Third office for specialist criminal defence firm

Landlord registration system proposed to be strengthened
Consultation runs on legal compliance and increased fees