Legal news

Progress despite COVID: Sentencing Council annual report
Report for 2020-21 records substantial work on guidelines since approved

Court of Session live streams first appeal hearing
Case "of international significance" to be available online today

Real estate partner hire by DLA Piper
Finlay Campbell joins from Brodies

First proposals for Tied Pubs Code out for views
Market rent only leases and guest beer agreements given priority

Two appointments at Scullion LAW
Solicitor advocate Judith Hutchison and solicitor Paolo Martone join firm

Inner House restores further claim in legal firm saga
Settlement with Burness Paull did not preclude action for balance of loss

HSE tackles work-related stress in new campaign
Regulator calls for mental health risk to be treated like physical risk

Edinburgh law student awarded Kirk Murdoch Scholarship
Felix Main named as third winner of financial and mentoring prize

Bail and release from prison reform proposals published
Consultation opens on balancing reintegration and public safety

Conveyancing Direct ceases trading
Society advises clients to appoint new solicitor to complete moves

Restore former legal aid values, Society tells minister
Joint letter with SSBA sets out specifics to secure future of system

Alyson Cowan joins TLT in Glasgow
Lawyer becomes an associate with firm

Call for release of more Scottish family case judgments
Shared Parenting Scotland seeks to increase public knowledge of court cases

Using new tech in policing could breach rights: Faculty
Response warns of dangers from possible misuse of AI

Draft National Planning Framework backs up green agenda
Planning applications will have to show they help meet climate targets

New SEMLA/law firms programme for legal career hopefuls
First event next week features trainee panel session

Google defeats iPhone user action in UKSC ruling
Judges hold individual loss must be shown for Data Protection Act claim

Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement up for review
Consultation open on five yearly review of vision and principles

SLCC shortlisted for public service project award
"Agile methodologies" work recognised in Scottish Public Service Awards

High Court approves young people sentencing guideline
Policy to encourage rehabilitation comes into effect on 26 January

MSPs call for views on Good Food Nation Bill
Public invited for comments as stage 1 scrutiny begins

Three new partners at Davidson Chalmers Stewart
Two promoted in Edinburgh as Nicola Scott joins from Brodies

Scale back proposed remote hearings rules: Faculty
In-person should be default for contentious matters: response

Court COVID safety measures continued till January
“Precarious” winter health position justifies continued safeguards