Legal news
Second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill published
Debt, LBTT and student accommodation among the areas for special relief
Journal to publish only digitally during pandemic
Magazine format retained but no paper version
Society names new regulation director
Rachel Wood appointed to succeed Phil Yelland
Inverness hearing will be first virtual sheriff court
Commercial case will test new video platform
Jury trials to resume in England & Wales
Small number to take place from next week under vetted arrangements
MSPs call for evidence on easing the lockdown
COVID-19 Committee encourages sharing views ahead of any decision
Gilson Gray hires real estate director
Mark Sabey joins from Burness Paull
Consumer Scotland Bill passes final stage
All-party support despite concerns over crowded field of organisations
Faculty calls for moveable transactions reform
Submission to Holyrood committee calls for easier regime for business
Ministers bring forward homelessness protection measure
Unsuitable Accommodation Order extended to all homeless people from today
Private landlords offered loans to meet COVID rent loss
Scottish ministers offer interest-free loans to make up lost rental income
SYLA announces online AGM
Virtual meeting to take place on 28 May
Commercial partner hire for Rooney Nimmo
Neil Anderson joins from Ledingham Chalmers
Vikki Melville to head Clyde & Co in Scotland
Litigator becomes managing partner as David Tait steps down
Prisoner release regulations laid before Holyrood
Phased release of short term prisoners to take place over this month
TLT hires two partners in Scotland
Stacey Cassidy and Michael Spence join firm
Seven partners lead Brodies' annual promotions
Carly Forrest is lateral partner hire as 36 promoted
Two hires for Lindsays' commercial teams
Katherine McAlpine and Rhian Griffiths join practice
High street firms at risk of collapse, LSEW warns
England & Wales survey finds 71% fear closure
Justice Committee calls for views on Hate Crime Bill
Stage 1 scrutiny opens on bill to restate law
Tributes pour in for Derek Ogg QC
Respected counsel and campaigner found dead at home
Board member joins Scottish Courts & Tribunals
Dr Sophie Flemig begins term on SCTS board
Burges Salmon adds fifth Scottish partner
Katie Russell joins Edinburgh office on first anniversary
Children Bill must be resourced, Justice Committee warns
Stage 1 report supports bill but calls for better infrastructure