Legal news

UK Government's article 50 prerogative powers argument published
"People's Challenge" group wins right to release grounds lodged in court

Rumours surface of MacRoberts-Morton Fraser merger plans
Firms refuse to comment on "late stage" report

Society sets off on trainee roadshow
Four events provide networking and advice opportunity

FOI performance improving, Commissioner's annual report reveals
Fewer appeals following failures to respond to requests

Time to make the reforms work, Lord President says at legal year opening
Success will depend on "continued commitment" of all

Debtors had relevant damages claim for post-Wilson enforcement: sheriff
Common law right if execution unjustifiable though formally regular

Mixed picture as total recorded crime falls again
Clear-up rate stands at 51.6%

Society staff give CSR help to early years charity
Five devote a day to building bottle greenhouse

Court of Session direction ends summer vacations
Traditional terms abolished from 2017-18 for flexible programming

Associate hire and senior promotions at Anderson Strathern
Hannah Currie joins as Margaret Coady and Jon McGee advance

Merger adds to Harper Macleod's Inverness team
Allen & Shaw joins forces with expanding practice

Lawyers below unemployed in Happiness Index, new scoring claims
Scotland league shows part timers in Highland most content

Clearer definition and public education needed to tackle hate crime: report
Advisory group calls on ministers to lead discussion on improvements

Airbnb short lets breached "use as private residence" duty: E&W tribunal
Lessee held in breach of covenant over short term lettings

Matheson instructs Scottish undercover policing review
HMICS to parallel Pitchford inquiry after UK Government refuses extension

Gibson Kerr and Marwicks in Edinburgh merger
Firms combine to enhance property and other services

Court rules changing for non-lawyer representation of legal entities
Authorisation process to apply from 28 November

European decision allows challenges to legality of austerity measures
Principle upheld as court dismisses Cypriot compensation claims

Holyrood's Finance Committee protests over delayed budget
"Unacceptable" lack of information ahead of December announcement

19% average private practice gender pay gap south of border: LSEW survey
Median salary up 4.8% in 2015 to £54,000

Online crime figures harder to track, police audit reports
Current recording practice "does not capture the scale"

Solicitor restricted in practice for divorce action failings
Tribunal awards compensation for repeatedly misleading client

Blackadders builds in Glasgow with partner hire
Stephanie Carr joins from Harper Macleod

Thirteen new Queen's Counsel named
Twelve advocates and one solicitor advocate appointed