Legal news
Scotland Office renamed after public confusion reported
Rebranding creates Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
Surrogacy laws come under Law Commissions' scrutiny
Joint review opens on regulation of standards and parental orders
SCCRC to undertake fresh review of Lockerbie bomber conviction
Commission says interests of justice favour application by accused's family
Further LBTT reliefs proposed for property investment funds
Ministers consult on bringing tax into line with stamp duty land tax
Faculty calls for reforms to incapacity law
Consultation response states that "paradigm shift" required
Society hopes revised "Profile of the Profession" survey will shed new light
Appeal for bigger response than the 3,400 who took part in 2013
Five new partners head Brodies promotions round
Eight new managing associates and 14 associates also recognised
Cancer Research Racquet 2018 event runs this month
Lawyers raising funds with champagne garden party
MSPs call for evidence on Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill
Equalities & Human Rights Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny
Two sheriffs appointed to All Scotland PI Court
Robert Fife and Robert Weir QC join designated specialists
Civil Litigation Expenses Bill given final Holyrood approval
Sheriff Principal Taylor's recommendations about to become law
Society publishes solicitors' GDPR guide
Booklet sets out steps to comply with new EU law
Rape victims should be kept out of court: Carloway
Complainers would give filmed statements and have evidence tested pre-trial
MacRoberts promotes two to partner
David McGuire and Robin Fallas win recognition
Abuse controls on Scottish limited partnerships proposed by UK ministers
Twelve-week consultation opens on package of reforms
Alcohol minimum unit pricing now in force
Arguments continue over 50p baseline charge
TC Young announces four promotions
Recognition brings two new partners and two associates
Five partner promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Edinburgh, Glasgow and London moves bring partner total to 78