Legal news

Solicitor criticised for misleading statements to jury
"Quite wrong" to attempt to discount docket evidence as corroboration

Morton Fraser signs up to 30% Club for diversity
Club asks all members to embrace "fully inclusive cultures"

Faculty calls for a rethink of Hate Crime Bill
Submission sees "potential unintended consequences" for freedom of speech

Ronnie Renucci QC elected Vice Dean of Faculty
Criminal Bar President wins two-way contest

Burness Paull mourns planning partner
Theresa Hunt passes away at age 40

Expanded Land Court could take in Tribunal: new paper
Ministers seek views on amalgamation, and other issues

Brodies posts further growth despite pandemic
Revenue up 7% and profit 3% in year to 30 April 2020

English profession needs further support, MPs report
Commons committee warns of risk to viability, and access to justice

Concerns voiced over panel to consider judicial review
Chairman previously called for curbs on courts' powers