Legal news

Bench resource on remote jury trials published for all
Revised guidance covers remote jury centres and written directions

QC to chair Edinburgh Council death inquiry
Pinsent Masons to support investigation into Salisbury Crags death

Public bodies failing in racial equality, MSPs report
Committee calls for action on diversity and ethnic pay gap

Gillian Carty elected to chair Shepherd & Wedderburn
Insolvency specialist chosen as Paul Hally steps down after six years

Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need

Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases

SCTS procurement team wins ‘highly commended’ prize
Success at virtual GO Awards Scotland ceremony

Allan Argue launches his own practice
Firm focuses on personal injury claims and employment law

Burness Paull promotes funds partner
Ruaridh Cole recognised for role in team's success

IBA stages two open-access Scottish focused events
First Minister interview, and dispute resolution panel session, on tomorrow

Legal firms compete for social mobility ranking
Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 shows 28 legal concerns in top 75

Associate appointment at Turriff firm
Catherine Bury joins from Ledingham Chalmers

Practice note confirms summary case reduction scheme
South Strathclyde pilot becomes official across Scotland from 1 December

DWF launches scheme for aspiring BAME solicitors
Week long paid placement will give work experience to six

Scottish Barony Register custodian to hand over duties
Alastair Shepherd to succeed Alastair Rennie from 1 December

Litigation partner hire for BTO
Stephen Humphreys joins from Shepherd & Wedderburn

House of Lords welcomes new Advocate General
Lord Stewart of Dirleton QC takes title from home village

WJM acquires J Gibson Associates
Founder Jeff Gibson preparing to step down

MSPs seek views on new Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 opens on measure to enable new temporary orders

Simpson & Marwick hires director after Aberdeins move
Jill Andrew joins from Shoosmiths

Family situation supported stepdaughter's rape account
Combination of circumstances permitted inference of no consent

Homeowner incentives for energy efficiency extended
Cashback offer on renewable heating and energy efficiency loans

Brexit need not affect professional regulation: Faculty
Response to BEIS counters suggestion of UK-wide approach

Minister welcomes defamation bill progress
Plans pass stage one at Holyrood