Legal news

Last days to apply for Society committee places
Four convener posts among positions available

Three shortlisted for In-house Rising Star Award
Winner to be announced after next week's annual conference

Motor Insurers' Bureau revises claim form for GDPR compliance
Old forms no longer being accepted

Thorntons retains seven trainees on qualifying
Dundee, St Andrews and Perth offices see new solicitor roles

Partner promotion at Gilson Gray
Keith Anderson recognised in Litigation team

Pension fund wins appeal over successor law firm partnership
Proof allowed on case that contributions claim transmitted

Birthday honours CBE to Jim Murdoch for human rights work
MBEs go to three solicitors and advice workers

“Opt-out” organ donation bill comes before Holyrood
Ministers propose safeguards to ensure people's wishes followed

More transport powers for local authorities under new bill
Service provision, low emission zones and smart ticketing among proposals

Maclays merger boosts Dentons' UKMEA figures
"Strongest ever" results as investments across region bring returns

Judge refuses CJEU reference in Brexit revocation challenge
Lord Boyd declines to seek ruling on "hypothetical" issue

Policing of 1980s miners' strike to come under independent review
John Scott QC to try and bring closure for those in bitter episode

Peebles High wins Dewar Debate final
Perth High runners-up in Society schools competition

Refurbished advocates' library opens in Glasgow
Warm welcome for third leg of improvements at High Court

JUSTICE report concerned at waiving of police station rights
Study finds 70% of suspects decline legal advice

Supreme Court dismisses NI abortion appeal – but finds breach of rights
Majority holds Human Rights Commission had no standing to bring case

Holyrood passes gay pardons bill
Unanimous support at stage 3 for law to cancel old convictions

MSPs seek views on bill imposing health staffing duty
Call for evidence on Health and Care (Staffing) Bill

TLT appoints Scotland banking partner
Douglas Gourlay joins from Weightmans

Dentons chooses ex-RBS executive as UKMEA managing director
Lisa Sewell appointed to succeed Brandon Ransley

Daily Record fined £80,000 for contempt
"Blatant contempt" in two reports, one published against legal advice

Growing demand shown by Supreme Court's annual report and accounts
More applications for permission from home and overseas

Harper Macleod unveils biggest promotions round
Two partners along with new senior solicitor and senior associate grades

Promotions and appointments at Macdonald Henderson
Four moves to boost corporate team