Legal news
Planning Bill "unworkable" after amendments, Society warns
Holyrood stage 3 needs to cut complexity, and burdens on authorities
Anderson Strathern joins Meritas global network
First Scottish member of alliance of independent firms
Real estate partner hire at DWF
Kevin McGlone joins from Brodies
EHRC seeks input on future litigation policy
Consultation will help shape three year strategic plan
Promotions confirmed at Gillespie Macandrew
Firm claims growth over last 12 months
Algorithms in justice must be regulated, LSEW report claims
Better oversight needed to improve transparency and counter bias
Airdrie JP court building opens next week
New premises will be opposite sheriff court
Two longserving Thorntons Arbroath solicitors retire
Partner George Dunlop and associate David Dundas call it a day
First solicitor President of Chartered Insurance Institute Scottish Faculty
Alisdair Matheson to hold office for next year
School age payment for low income families opens to applications
New benefit completes Best Start Grant package
Women in Law UK announces first Glasgow event
Judicial Appointments Board chair among guest speakers
Harper Macleod promotes 26 at three levels
Two thirds women among those recognised
Shepherd & Wedderburn partner made head of diversity and inclusion
Yvonne Brady to oversee all firm's initiatives and focus groups
Office bearers change at Law Society of Scotland
John Mulholland and Amanda Millar become President and Vice President
Biometrics Bill published to control police use of forensic data
Code of practice will give guidance to Police Scotland and SPA
20mph limit plan rejected by Holyrood committee
Majority refuses to back principles of Mark Ruskell's bill
Angiolini awarded honorary membership at Society AGM
Former Lord Advocate recognised for career achievements
Judges' training organisation publishes strategic plan
Four objectives set out in Judicial Institute three-year plan
First conviction secured under new domestic abuse offence
Glasgow man admits abusive phone calls to ex-wife
Court affirms test for extending statutory appeal time limit
Applicant must have done all they reasonably can to comply
Female genital mutilation protections to be strengthened by new bill
Civil protection orders proposed for those at risk
Judicial interests register still on Justice Committee agenda
MSPs keep petition live despite Yousaf letter
Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence
Conservatives propose bill for whole life custody for "worst criminals"
Justice spokesman claims courts need additional powers