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