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Pinsent Masons unveils FY20 results
Pinsent Masons has reported its results for the financial year ending in 2020 against four new benchmark metrics – a change for the business following the launch of a new strategy.
Bellwether Green adds Clark to its team
The Edinburgh and Glasgow-based firm Bellwether Green has added Caroline Clark to its Litigation and Regulation team.
End of an era for Inverness Castle
Inverness Castle has closed the door on more than 180 years as the sheriff courthouse for Inverness.
Blackadders announces new appointments
Blackadders has appointed Peter Duff as chairman following the retirement of Scott Williamson.
Shared Parenting Scotland expresses concern over pressure on courts
Shared Parenting Scotland has written to the Lord President, Lord Carloway to give early intelligence on the pressure building up on the courts.
MSPs ask for views on incorporating European Charter into Scots law
A Scottish Parliament committee is seeking views on a Bill to incorporate the European Charter of Local Self-Government into Scots law.
Dundee student receives Kirk Murdoch Scholarship
Emilia Gordon, a second year law student at the University of Dundee has been awarded the Kirk Murdoch Scholarship, a distinction that could lead to a traineeship with Pinsent Masons.
MoJ invites views on Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review
The UK Ministry of Justice issues a consultation paper on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review 2020
Aberdein Considine adds new partner to employment law team
Aberdein Considine strengthens its employment law team with the appointment of new partner, Nicola Gray
QC combines work and play
Former player, Matt Jackson QC, appointed to Scottish Rugby's discipline panel
Potential increase in retirement age for English judges could have implications for Scotland
A UK Ministry of Justice consultation on raising England’s mandatory retirement age for the judiciary to 72 or 75 could have implications for their counterparts in Scotland.
European Court of Justice rules Privacy Shield unlawful
Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that the Privacy Shield scheme for transfers of personal data from the EU to the United States is unlawful.
High court trials to restart
High court jury trials to start again in Scotland from 20 July
Supreme court dismisses appeal against evidence gathered by paedophile hunters
UK Supreme Court dismisses appeal against evidence gathered by paedophile hunter groups
Scottish Human Rights Commission publishes new COVID-19 briefing
The Scottish Human Rights Commission releases a new briefing on care homes and human rights during COVID-19.
Scottish prison population shows a sharp rise
Scotland's Chief Statistician releases new figures detailing Scotland's prison population
Amanda Millar congratulates new Dean of the Faculty of Advocates
Roddy Dunlop QC sole nominee to succeed Gordon Jackson
Summer promotions for six Thorntons lawyers
Thorntons announces new senior solicitors and associates
Historic Environment Scotland appoints Morton Fraser
Morton Fraser to provide full service to Historic Environment Scotland
Consultation on Prescription Act announced
Scottish Government consults on how to bring Prescription Act into force
LBTT reduction to take effect from 15 July
Threshold to rise in temporary boost for housing market
Dentons closes two offices in remote working move
Aberdeen and Watford staff to become remote working
Murray Snell appoints Gail Clarke
Private client associate joins MacRoberts group firm