Legal news
Council vicariously liable for foster carers' abuse, Supreme Court rules
Principles for imposing liability met by law and practice at relevant time
Rural communities could lose out under broadband service scheme: Society
Response highlights effect on social inclusion and access to services
Rules will require notice to SLAB of s 19 applications for expenses
Form and supporting documents to be sent 28 days in advance
No error in refusing entry to man with British family: Inner House
Family had choice to leave or continue existing contact
Former MMS marketing director joins Lex Mundi team
David Sanders one of three senior appointments to global network
EU Withdrawal Bill "progress", but "power grab" dispute remains
Joint Ministerial Committee agrees principles of future frameworks
Sheriff Appeal Court can take fresh look in reviewing decree by default
Sheriff Principal holds she has discretion, but no recall grounds shown
Scottish Government backs UK dangerous substances consultation
Responses relating to Scotland "will be shared and considered"
Gilson Gray "Grace banquet" raises more than £82,000
Edinburgh and Glasgow children's hospital charities to benefit
SCTS announces new Glasgow Tribunals Centre
Move to Atlantic Quay premises to take place during 2018
Holyrood's Lobbying Register to come into force in March
Draft guidance published and register to open for familiarisation
Thorntons retains Best Large Employer title
Firm collects Business Insider title for second year running
House movers avoid Friday 13th, Registers' figures show
Fewer than half the usual Friday settlements on date for the superstitious
Society campaign will promote quality of solicitors' services
Trusted adviser theme goes with higher profile for "Find a solicitor" tool
Guide to restorative justice aims to ensure consistent delivery
Ministers issue guidance under Victims and Witnesses Act
Public urged to report hate crime as figures rise
Charities continue to record increase in incidents
Draft text on mobile recognised as will by Queensland court
Sufficient evidence of intention in wording of message
Draft surveillance codes fall short on legal privilege: Faculty
Scottish Government proposals "do not reflect importance" of protection
Another firm sets up no win, no fee scheme for commercial claims
Anderson Strathern joins Shepherd & Wedderburn in offering finance
BTO hails results from first year as LLP
Figures confirm strong growth over five year period
Two solicitors appointed to Scottish Civil Justice Council
Jacqueline Harris continues and Elena Fry joins rule making body
Partnership can give rise to duty of utmost good faith, Inner House affirms
Proof before answer allowed in case alleging failure to disclose
Further events added to SYLA programme for coming weeks
Cyber security, renewables careers and arbitration seminars announced
Three join Bond Dickinson as US merger confirmed
Womble Bond Dickinson to be born on 1 November