Legal news
Sheriff rules on proof of course of behaviour for abuse
Corroboration not required of each separate incident libelled
David Jackson named as next Shoosmiths CEO
Head of Commercial Group to take over from Simon Boss next May
FOI figures down in first COVID year: annual report
Commissioner asserts importance of information in pandemic response
Digital evidence contract awarded for Scottish courts
Project will enable all parties to access evidence efficiently
CMS offers COP26 insights hub
Free to access resource will be updated during conference
28 begin their devilling at Faculty
Second largest group of prospective advocates begins nine month training
More locations for weekend custody courts during COP26
Paisley, Hamilton and Falkirk now to see Saturday sittings
Shoosmiths moves to larger Glasgow base
Lease at The Garment Factory signals further expansion in Scotland
Lord Hodge to give Clark Foundation anniversary lecture
Supreme Court Deputy President to speak on technology and the rule of law
Paralegal promotions at Lindsays
Six advance to senior paralegal
Tribunal claimant must seek interim diligence in court
Supreme Court: lack of employment tribunal power not a breach of EU law
Fee-sharing firm Spencer West opens in Scotland
David Morton and Jonathan More to lead new operation
28 associate promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
16 new senior associates and 12 associates named in October round
Minister proposes to simplify short term letting rules
Letter confirms controls more in line with Civic Government Act
Good Food Nation Bill introduced
Measure would support plans for food industry and healthy eating
Social Security Scotland debt cases could move to FTT
Ministers consult on transferring jurisdiction from sheriff court
Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost
Legislation is passed by MSPs
Continuing PoA researchers invite solicitor input
Study seeks to understand how processes affect family caregivers
Advocate General names panel of standing juniors
New post of Second Standing Junior announced as 19 advocates appointed
Pinsent Masons mourns Vincent Connor
GlobalScot and head of Hong Kong office passes away after illness
Rights bills beyond Holyrood powers: Supreme Court
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills would affect Westminster powers
Miller Samuel Hill Brown appoints Family Law head
Siobhan Kelly joins from Beltrami & Co
Dundee's Baillie Shepherd joins forces with Gilson Gray
All directors and employees team up with larger firm
Edinburgh partner appointment for DLA Piper
Allan Leal joins from Burness Paull