Legal news
Bill to combat fuel poverty goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny
Ministers under fire for failing to launch Victim Surcharge Fund
£1m support fund still not operational nearly five years after Act
MSPs seek evidence of Brexit negotiations impact
Committee invites views to inform ongoing scrutiny
Two solicitor advocates among nine new QCs
James Cormack and Richard Goddard among those to achieve rank
Human rights have made real difference over 20 years, Commission insists
Briefing to UK Parliament highlights benefits in many contexts
Morton Fraser in private client deals with Addleshaw Goddard
MF focuses on tax and succession as property moves to Coulters
Fife firms Morgans and Macbeth Currie in merger
Combined business to practise as Morgans
Expansion drives DWF revenue growth
Turnover up 18% in year to 30 April
Harper Macleod becomes STEP Gold Employer Partner
Recognition for standard of training and development
MEPs approve controversial new copyright law
Campaigners vow to continue fight until final version settled
Edinburgh bar pulls out of JP court duty scheme
Shortage of members and low legal aid rates blamed for decision
MacRoberts sponsors Social Enterprise World Forum
Edinburgh gathering hosts 1,000 delegates
Eleven begin their training at Thorntons
Ten offices share supervision of intending solicitors
CMS recognised for young people development work
"Employer of the Month" award for business-education links
Dentons teams up with Women Returners scheme
Paid placements will help qualified lawyers re-enter profession
Geoff Clarke QC to chair Faculty Services Ltd
Peter Gray QC steps down after four years
Sheriff wrong to make final contact order when proof not over: Appeal Court
Proper case management might have prevented delays that occurred
"Arbitration's Age of Enlightenment" theme for Edinburgh 2020
ICCA announces first programme information for global event
Scottish Tribunals' first annual report published
President sets out work in new structure over 16 month period
Children's hearing referrals subject to new Lothian & Borders practice note
Sheriff principal seeks efficient disposal of proceedings and appeals
More notice for jury trials needed under amended court rules
Pursuer's request for jury precept must be 70 days ahead of diet
Discount percentage must apply to all elements of sentence
High Court requires same rules as fines for driving bans and penalty points
Self-build loan fund extended across Scotland
Government scheme available where mainstream finance refused
Remember A Charity in your Will Week launches
Charities and legal advisers showcase impact of legacy giving