Legal news
Professional practice test applied to treatment advice
Supreme Court clears doctor of negligence where others supported approach
Plexus bought out by Axiom Ince
Administration sale will preserve jobs on both sides of the border
Tied Pubs Act within Holyrood competence: Inner House
Court affirms decision to reject challenge by landlords
No change to short term lets timetable: minister
Call to scrap licensing scheme in wake of judicial review rejected
MacDonald Lynch acquires Archer Coyle in Glasgow merger
Archer Coyle partners become consultants in expanded practice
Deepfake scam warning in wake of Lewis advert
Money saving expert’s likeness used for bogus investment scheme
Holyrood Ministers call for drugs to be decriminalised
Scottish Government says move will help drug users
Susskind seeks National Institute for Legal Innovation
Lawtech pioneer believes single body needed to preserve role of English law
Four promoted at Complete Clarity Solicitors
New senior associate and three senior solicitors named
Inksters appoints two more Glasgow based consultants
Gerard Segal and Jacqueline Harkins boost Property and Private Client teams
MSPs seek better civil service oversight of decisions
Report on workings of Scottish Government calls for more coherent approach
Nine promoted across three offices at Thorntons
Legal director James Brogan named with associates and senior solicitors
Two partners head six DLA Piper Edinburgh promotions
Sarah Letson and Linzi Penman elevated to partnership
Two partner promotions at Gilson Gray
Michael Anderson and Cheryl Edgar recognised in Property team
Licensing scheme proposed for animal care businesses
Ministers consult on regulations for dog walkers and groomers among others
Eleven complete devilling and join Faculty
Calling ceremonies held for new advocates
Corporate partner hire for Gillespie Macandrew
Alan Gilfillan joins from Balfour+Manson
Brodies passes £100m revenue mark
Results for year to 30 April show turnover up 8% and profits up 6%
Sentencing Council publishes victim services web page
Information and support recognised as promoting justice system fairness
Edinburgh partner hire for Eversheds Sutherland
Renewables specialist Alan Cook joins from Pinsent Masons
LSA to open emergency housing helpdesk in Dumbarton
Funding received for second advice point for people facing eviction
Freeths launches in Scotland with twin partner hire
Paul Ockrim and Nick Taylor head new Glasgow office
Morton Fraser reports best revenue figure
Turnover up 8% to £25.7m in year to 30 April
Trevor Fenton joins Shakespeare Martineau
Triple qualified commercial and business adviser aims to build Canada links