Legal news
Partner promotion at Gillespie Macandrew
Charity lawyer Lianne Lodge rewarded for business growth
LSEW report sets out steps to gender equality
More than 40 recommendations in paper based on international research
Legal aid fee system review panel members announced
Eleven-strong body to advise on evidence-based approach
"Persuasive arguments" for allowing all prisoners to vote: Faculty
Political question, but right could be extended to referendums
MacRoberts makes changes to management board
Gillian Craig and Jennifer McKay join as two step down
Scots firms score in international IP awards
Brodies and Burness Paull pick up category prizes
Solicitors consulted on complaints handling practice rule changes
AGM to consider new rules under three headings
Courts have been respectful but not minimalist in devolution cases: Reed
Lecture by Supreme Court Justice covers devolution and role of courts
More trials but fewer adjournments reported in latest court figures
Criminal business statistics published for Q3 of 2018-19
Photocall for female lawyers to mark Women's Day
Society joins in UK-wide project to celebrate First 100 Years
Greenock Faculty appoints first woman dean
Jill Carrick becomes leader of 200-year-old legal society
SLCC commended for diversity good practice
Complaints body featured as case study by Ethical Standards Commissioner
Career moves unveiled at Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Five appointments and promotions boost Commercial and Court teams
MSPs seek views on whether freedom of information could be improved
Committee opens consultation on scope of and compliance with law
Society calls for reform of "problematic" cohabitation law
Report highlights limited time for financial claims as one main issue
Scottish housing market shows small gain in 2018, figures confirm
Average price rise partly offset by decline in sales
Power of attorney can be used for voter registration, guidance confirms
EHRC welcomes official clarification of permissible assistance
CCTV evidence can be sufficient proof of offence: Appeal Court
Real evidence, properly established, can be conclusive
Solicitors for the Elderly membership opens to Scots paralegals
Experienced accredited paralegals can take SFE qualification
Eighteen advocates accredited as FCIArb
Group completes special course at Aberdeen University
Specialist animal protection law firm claims to be first in UK
Advocates for Animals will support charities seeking compliance with law
Montgomery takes over as OSCR chair
Former SLAB head succeeds Rev Graham Forbes
Commercial real estate partner joins Morton Fraser
Alan Stewart hired from Dentons
Four prominent lawyers appointed FRSE
Three professors and Lord Advocate among new 2019 Fellows