Legal news
Solicitor calls for mutual support in virus emergency
Law firm leaders should show initiative and reach out to teams
"At least 4-5 years" for Scotland to join EU: report
Study considers legal and political processes post-independence
No new jury trials in Scotland until further notice
Started trials will complete, but Lord Carloway orders no further juries
SLAB relaxes rules to help virus-affected cases
Time limits, and levels of information, not to be strictly enforced
Law Commissions call for election law streamlining
Single, modernised set of rules should replace fragmented statute base
Human Rights Court adopts anti-coronavirus measures
Hearings cancelled; application time limit suspended for a month
EYBA Conference, Macfadyen Lecture now virus calloffs
Lecture rescheduled for November; conference put back to 2121
Phishing emails prey on coronavirus fears
New range of scams to obtain email or financial details
Virus helpline for Scottish business now live
Ministers launch COV-ID 19 business advice and guidance facility
Posting ex-partner's photo not sexual offence: Appeal Court
Sheriffs hold accused driven by malice, not sexual purpose
Symptom-free people should still attend court: guidance update
SCTS says it is acting in line with current medical advice
Animals and Wildlife Bill passes stage 1
MSPs unanimously agree general principles of bill
LexFactor band contest is latest virus cancellation
Lawyers' "Battle of the bands" postponed till at least May
Wightman defeats souvenir plots company's defamation claim
MSP's blogs were fair comment and factually largely true
Scottish Legal Awards hit by coronavirus
Event postponed due to growing concerns
Burges Salmon makes banking director hire
Amy McVey joins from Brodies
Lockerbie bombing case to go back to Appeal Court
Commission refers application for further review of conviction
Unclaimed benefits should spur Governments to act, MSPs say
Report calls for collaboration to reduce unclaimed billions
Biometrics Commissioner Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support at Holyrood after "consensual" debate
Distance learning a consumer contract, sheriff rules
German student could only be sued for fees in Germany
Cases becoming more complex, Discipline Tribunal reports
Annual report reveals more sitting days for stable number of cases
Crown application granted, defence refused in new s 275 case
Judge voices unease at reasons, but allows unopposed move
QC launches justice campaign for Scotland's “witches”
Claire Mitchell QC seeks pardon, memorial and public apology
Stephen Boyle proposed as Auditor General
Holyrood to be asked to approve nomination as next office holder