Legal news

Cross-border protocol signed for exchanging child information
Bilateral agreement should speed up disposal of cases

Spain drops extradition attempt against Catalan professor
Discharge of warrant averts scheduled full hearing

SHRC in call to secure women's rights better
"Greater Government action needed" to combat day-to-day problems

Legal challenge to Holyrood Brexit Bill opens in Supreme Court
Seven Justices to rule on validity of Legal Continuity measure

Faculty of Advocates suggests review of 'appropriate adult' system before its extension
Staged process of change is recommended

Morton Fraser becomes provider to UK's largest SIPP firm
Firm appointed by Curtis Banks

Scullion LAW appoints Higson as Associate Director
Experienced family law practitioner joins Hamilton-based firm

Speakers to bring Brexit dimension to Law Society of Scotland annual conference
Impact of leaving EU to be put under the spotlight

Law Society of Scotland signs Brewin Dolphin as wealth management partner
Firm to provide support for solicitors

Faculty revises deadline for scholarship applications
Intending 2019 devils must apply by 31 August

Sentencing Council revises "Principles" guideline following public comments
Post-consultation version to go to High Court for approval

Gillespie Macandrew latest to report 2017-18 growth
Revenue up 6% and profit up 8% in year to 28 February

Police biometric data use to come under commissioner oversight
Ministers consult on proposals to safeguard ethical practice

Tram contractors lose appeal to prevent inquiry releasing "sensitive" data
No prima facie case made of commercial sensitivity

German court awards succession rights in deceased's Facebook account
Contract held to be part of daughter's estate

Now England & Wales gets a legal services regulation review
Stephen Mayson of UCL to explore issues raised by CMA study

Sheriff suspension lifted following case settlement
Peter Watson to return to judicial duties

Kate Dowdalls QC appointed to Scottish Law Commission
Family law specialist to become full time commissioner

Extended driving disqualification provisions come into force next week
Courts must give additional ban where custody also being served

SSC Society elects non-Edinburgh President
Dumbarton solicitor advocate Douglas Thomson takes up office

HBJ merger helps boost Addleshaw Goddard figures
2017-18 revenue up 23% as merger hailed a success

Supreme Court allows HMRC appeal in VAT repayment claim
Group could not rely on former member's claim to defeat time bar

Orkney solicitor wins Highland seat on Society's Council
Serena Sutherland comes top of four candidates in by-election

CCBE calls on Poland to change tack over judiciary
Forced retirements "undermine rule of law"