Legal news
SLCC welcomes Society commitment to cut complaint times
Actions set out following report on timescales over conduct complaints
Commission tackles challenging issues in securities law
Final discussion paper covers non-monetary obligations and sub-securities
English law works for digital assets, Commission reports
Law reform proposals would strengthen regime for new types of property
Ministers propose to restrict scope of UNCRC Bill
Amendments due to Supreme Court ruling will confine duties to Holyrood Acts
Inner House launches regular live stream appeal service
Court of Session Live project will allow remote viewing of appeal hearings
Hamilton chosen as Scottish Information Commissioner
Ex-Scottish Police Federation chair to be nominated for information role
Faculty marks centenary of Margaret Kidd's admission
Event sees unveiling of new image of first woman advocate
Two senators promoted to Inner House
Lord Armstrong and Lord Beckett join Second Division
Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill goes out to public's views
Call for views issued on bill to allow local charge on paid accommodation
Court wi-fi access upgrades coming, SCTS confirms
Improvements programme will deliver further results from summer 2023
Bail and Release Bail passed despite opposition
MSPs vote 66-44 at stage 3 for reformed bail test and release provisions
Tributes paid to Winnie Ewing
SNP politician was also a former solicitor
Firework control zone provisions in force from today
Further legal measures add to clampdown on reckless use
Finalists named for 2023 Scottish Legal Awards
45 contenders for trophies at 29 September ceremony
Shepherd and Wedderburn adds to Haymarket relocations
Three major law firms now based in flagship development
Dentons joins move to Edinburgh's Haymarket Square
New Edinburgh base offers sustainability and close transport links
MSP proposes law to enforce child restraint guidelines
Consultation opens on "Calum's law" for monitoring and teacher training
Average house price continues modest annual gain
Official figures show 2% rise in year to April
Court case figures for May reflect shift towards solemn
Solemn business above pre-Covid levels; summary figures stay below
MSP seeks support for Commissioner for Older People
Views sought on proposed member's bill for older people's champion
Solicitor named for Judicial Appointments Board
Denise Loney appointed to fill in for absent member
Justice Reform Bill call for views opens at Holyrood
MSPs will conduct evidence sessions in three phases once submissions in
Bonus for Complete Clarity staff after strong results
Year to May 2023 sees 47% revenue growth
Views wanted on Scots law human rights plan
Proposals aim to reduce inequality in Scotland