Legal news

Resignations led to Morisons' collapse, administrators report
Firm considered non-viable following partners' notice

Faculty welcomes 2019 Eurodevils
Eight lawyers from six countries to learn about Scottish system

Right to food "should be written into law": report
Scottish Human Rights Commission calls for action to tackle inequality

Glasgow University conference marks role in women in law centenary
Lady Wolffe and Lady Hale lead speakers at commemorative event

MP proposes law to make Scottish banknotes legal tender
Alistair Carmichael wants businesses to have to accept them throughout UK

Sheridan fails with SCCRC judicial review attempt
No error of law in refusal to examine perjury conviction

Gilson Gray hires personal injury legal director
Former Morisons partner Ken Lauder joins firm

Three promotions at Lindsays as two re-elected to board
Lynsey Kerr becomes partner; Peter Tweedie continues as chairman

EHRC embarks on legal aid research into Scots discrimination cases
Victims and advisers invited to take part – deadline now extended

Lady Hale's Macfadyen Lecture published
Supreme Court President sets out three important functions of court

ICCA 2020 Edinburgh preliminary programme released
Call for speakers for global arbitration congress

Call for views as MSPs begin scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Stage 1 opens on bill to reform reliefs and revaluations

Master Policy brokers publish letters of engagement guide
Interactive Lockton guide provides points to consider

Discipline Tribunal south of border to adopt civil standard of proof
Protection of public interest, and reputation of profession, behind change

Better redundancy protection needed for returning parents: Society
Consultation response calls for provisions to match maternity leave

Two new partners lead 19 BTO promotions
Lynn Richmond and Lynne Cardow bring partner total to 47

MTM adds to Edinburgh defence team
Sophie Russell joins from Robert More & Co

Police should halt "cyber kiosks" pending legal clarity, MSPs say
Report criticises Police Authority for lack of effective oversight

Three charities gain from Gillespie Macandrew's £30,000 donation pot
Profit share and staff activities support young people's organisations

Gildeas acquires Glasgow firm Fulton's
Fulton's to continue as separate trading entity for property work

Rape corroborated with Moorov by sexual assault evidence
Court rejects argument that deletion changed character of offence

Scottish Government changes tack on EU continuity law
Ministers to abandon bill and propose other alignment measure

Crown opposes fetter on prosecution under anti-smacking law
Proposed presumption “at odds” with structure of justice system

Brodies adds to Aberdeen strength with two partner hires
Elaine Farquharson-Black and Bryan Wilson join firm