Legal news

Ministers must act urgently on Brexit uncertainty: senior judge
Lord Chief Justice says national interest demands end to delay

US murder charge Scot loses second human rights extradition challenge
Strasbourg court stands by previous ruling despite subsequent case law

Nine advance in Thorntons promotions round
Six progress to associate and three to senior solicitor

SLAB announces local meetings on draft criminal code and fees
Series of eight begins on 18 July

Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds

Ownership Effect Inquiry calls for written evidence
Submissions on employee ownership invited from businesses and individuals

Leading figures welcome Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers’ Association
Lord Advocate, Society President, Dean of Faculty speak at launch

Rangers loses employment benefit trusts tax appeal
Supreme Court upholds ruling that payments liable to PAYE and NICs

After 349 years, RFPG has first woman Dean
Nicola Irvine elected to lead ancient Glasgow faculty

Senior solicitor promotions at Gibson Kerr
Hazel McLauchlan and Stuart Millar recognised in Edinburgh office

Shelter Scotland appoints principal solicitor
Fiona McPhail to lead charity's legal team

Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members

Proposed member's bill would extend free personal care to under-65s
Consultation runs as ministers undertake feasibility study

Pinsent Masons reports further growth in 2016-17
Unaudited results show 11% turnover rise

Miller Hendry takes on staff from closed Crieff firm
David Smart and Liz Dawson join from Graham & Finlayson

Coulters expands in wake of strong results
Additions to sales team and new office hub for property firm

Society announces new board appointments
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group

Sharing intimate images offence comes into force
Five year maximum penalty for disclosing without consent

Social Security Bill goes out to public views
Holyrood committee issues call for evidence

Growth follows record year at road traffic specialist firm
Appointments and promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law Scotland

Private client partner promotion at Lindsays
Peter Murrin advanced in Glasgow office

Cloch Solicitors makes associate promotion
Sheona Burrow recognised at boutique firm

Offensive Behaviour Repeal Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee calls for evidence on member's bill

Courts gain new powers over trafficking and exploitation offenders
"TEPOs" can impose restrictions on those convicted