Legal news
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Last days to apply for Society committee places
Four convener posts among positions available
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Three shortlisted for In-house Rising Star Award
Winner to be announced after next week's annual conference
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Motor Insurers' Bureau revises claim form for GDPR compliance
Old forms no longer being accepted
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Thorntons retains seven trainees on qualifying
Dundee, St Andrews and Perth offices see new solicitor roles
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Partner promotion at Gilson Gray
Keith Anderson recognised in Litigation team
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Pension fund wins appeal over successor law firm partnership
Proof allowed on case that contributions claim transmitted
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Birthday honours CBE to Jim Murdoch for human rights work
MBEs go to three solicitors and advice workers
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
“Opt-out” organ donation bill comes before Holyrood
Ministers propose safeguards to ensure people's wishes followed
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
More transport powers for local authorities under new bill
Service provision, low emission zones and smart ticketing among proposals
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Maclays merger boosts Dentons' UKMEA figures
"Strongest ever" results as investments across region bring returns
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Judge refuses CJEU reference in Brexit revocation challenge
Lord Boyd declines to seek ruling on "hypothetical" issue
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Policing of 1980s miners' strike to come under independent review
John Scott QC to try and bring closure for those in bitter episode
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Peebles High wins Dewar Debate final
Perth High runners-up in Society schools competition
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Refurbished advocates' library opens in Glasgow
Warm welcome for third leg of improvements at High Court
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
JUSTICE report concerned at waiving of police station rights
Study finds 70% of suspects decline legal advice
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Supreme Court dismisses NI abortion appeal – but finds breach of rights
Majority holds Human Rights Commission had no standing to bring case
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Holyrood passes gay pardons bill
Unanimous support at stage 3 for law to cancel old convictions
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
MSPs seek views on bill imposing health staffing duty
Call for evidence on Health and Care (Staffing) Bill
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
TLT appoints Scotland banking partner
Douglas Gourlay joins from Weightmans
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Dentons chooses ex-RBS executive as UKMEA managing director
Lisa Sewell appointed to succeed Brandon Ransley
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Daily Record fined £80,000 for contempt
"Blatant contempt" in two reports, one published against legal advice
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Growing demand shown by Supreme Court's annual report and accounts
More applications for permission from home and overseas
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Harper Macleod unveils biggest promotions round
Two partners along with new senior solicitor and senior associate grades
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Promotions and appointments at Macdonald Henderson
Four moves to boost corporate team