Legal news

Jack Brown appointed a sheriff in Aberdeen
Dundee solicitor joins the bench in Grampian sheriffdom

Gillespie Macandrew promotes two to partner
Amy McDowell and Fiona Cameron make final step up

SLCC "disappointed" at court ruling against hybrid complaints
Compensation potential affected as judges veto longstanding practice

Tougher scrap metal dealer controls in force from today
Records to be kept, and cash payments now illegal

McQueen Legal makes partner promotion - on maternity
Pamela McKeand joins all-female top table

Faculty wary of child abduction single appeal proposal
Response highlights Supreme Court role in setting principles

Crown Agent appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
David Harvie becomes prosecutor member

Heir hunters take steps to industry regulation
Association of Probate Researchers aims to provide public protection

Society launches "student associate" affiliate category
LLB and Diploma students eligible to sign up for range of benefits

MPs demand action against pregnancy discrimination
"Shocking" increase shows need for greater protection: report

Session Cases announces new editorial team
Julius Komorowski to succeed Andrew Stewart

Weightmans adds Glasgow property partner
Cassandra Auld joins from Pinsent Masons

Courts join in "Doors Open Day" programme
Thirteen venues across Scotland to welcome public in September

Andrew Steven given further term at Scottish Law Commission
Three more years for property specialist commissioner

EU lands Apple with a €13bn tax bill
Ireland to challenge decision that benefits granted illegally

Child forms need to avoid risk of confusion: Faculty
Family action forms should not ask for views twice, response tells SCJC

Senior public policy appointment as Pinsent Masons launches new unit
Andrew Henderson to head service focusing on post-Brexit scene

Inverness Justice Centre designs put on public view
One day only (30 August) for Spectrum Centre exhibition

Grant Smith promotes three as director moves to consultant
Two step up in Aberdeen office and one in Banff

MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law
Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise

Two sets of planning proposals out to views
Ministers consult on digital installations and environment impact changes

Cars seized as fine enforcement efforts continue
SCTS issues warning that defaulters will be tracked down

Russell to lead on Brexit talks for Scottish Government
Former Cabinet Secretary given key role in discussions with UK Government

Arbitration Act opt-out to end at new year, ministers propose
Consultation open on ending 2010 Act transitional provision