Legal news
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Six rewarded in Lindsays promotion round
Commercial Property team leads list of those recognised
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More assets can now be seized as criminal cash
New law brings betting slips, casino chips and gaming vouchers into scope
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Crofting reform plans outlined
Two-phased approach proposed by Cabinet Secretary
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Holidaymakers protection strengthened
New rules come into effect in July
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Poor immigration decision making is "threat to rule of law": LSEW
Figures show half of all appeals are upheld
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Law at Work expands its empire
Combined firm has strong presence in north east and central belt
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Sandra McDonald to leave Public Guardian post
Intention to continue working in field after July departure
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Lawyer calls for review of "anti-business" immigration rules
Jamie Kerr criticises salary rule after breach of cap on foreign workers
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SSE wins appeal over £107m tunnel collapse claim
Split Inner House holds rockfall at hydro plant was contractor's risk
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Associate promotion at Miller Hendry
Leann Brown recognised in Dundee Private Client team
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Faculty's "Tumbling Lassie" charity ball sells out
340 to attend event in aid of human trafficking charities
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Dailly calls for controls on representing limited partnerships
Society should prevent acting where transparency rules not observed
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Anderson to retire from Clyde & Co
Specialist litigator steps down after 40 years in practice
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Employers' insurers liable for door steward's fatal assault
Lack of intention to kill disapplied policy exclusion
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Law to tackle period poverty to come before Holyrood
Cross-party and public support for proposed member's bill
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Sellers' right to deed covering further payment held prescribed
Obligation to deliver was not one “relating to land”
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Two partners lead Blackadders promotions round
Ellen Munson and Stuart King head six who move up
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Partner promotion for BTO commercial property lawyer
Jennifer Whitelaw advanced in Glasgow office
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Associate appointment at Harper Macleod
Andrew Kerr boosts Inverness real estate strength
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Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Family lawyer Lindsey Ogilvie recognised
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Regulation still top priority for Society, member survey finds
95% also support continuation of dual role
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Help to Buy extended to 2021 in Scotland
Ministers predict 4,000 more households will benefit
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Falkirk's MTM expands into Glasgow
Third office for specialist criminal defence firm
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Landlord registration system proposed to be strengthened
Consultation runs on legal compliance and increased fees