Legal news
Criminal court business totals slip in latest month
Trials increase but total cases dealt with down on previous months
Yousaf accepts most of Hate Crime Bill stage 1 report
"Overwhelming majority" of committee proposals to be put forward at stage 2
Ministers confirm short term lets scheme
Existing landlords to have until April 2023 to apply for registration
Two court appointments at Scullion LAW
Associate and solicitor add to Scullion LAW criminal defence strength
SLCC's new analysis tool aims to avert future complaints
Analysis form will help address causes and impact of complaints
Edinburgh hospitality owners' level 3 challenge fails
Judge refuses interim suspension of decision to continue COVID restrictions
Livestock worrying bill needs amended, MSPs report
Stage 1 report supports principles but highlights concerns
Sentencing Council annual report shows project work progress
Annual report highlights developing work on specific topics
Forensic Medical Services Bill is passed by Holyrood
Landmark law to help victims of sexual offences
Fintech accolade for Burness Paull
Firm praised for advice to financial institutions
New members for Scottish Sentencing Council
Lord Matthews and Summary Sheriff Paul Brown appointed
Justice Committee backs Hate Crime Bill, if amended
Stage 1 report proposes further changes than agreed to date by Yousaf
Mov8 promotes Tracy McAlpine
New build specialist made director of New Build & Intermediary Conveyancing
Report backs Abuse Redress Bill despite waiver flaws
Holyrood committee supports general principles despite "fundamental issues"
Tech could help workplace harassment victims: IBA paper
Follow-up to 2019 IBA "Us Too?" report supports trust tech solutions
Faculty backs new Domestic Abuse Bill protections
Stage 1 submission supports proposed protection notice and order
Four associates lead Digby Brown promotions
Nine advanced across four offices
Tenant hardship loan fund opens to applications
Support offered to tenants with arrears since pandemic who lack other means
Five promoted at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
Associate and four senior solicitors named in Glasgow and Inverness
Eight named to review Human Rights Act operation
Glasgow's Tom Mullen among independent panel under Sir Peter Gross
Ken MacDonald re-elected Advocates in Aberdeen President
Brodies lawyer to continue leading Society through COVID challenges
Dean rebuts “not-very-contrite” Home Office response
Minister again claims immigration lawyers are “playing politics”
Increased animal cruelty penalties now in force
Further provisions in 2020 Act to commence in coming months
Supreme Court clarifies arbitrators' disclosure duties
Further appointment should have been revealed, but no risk of bias